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How did Iligan come to be? Learn more about the humble beginnings and rich history of Iligan City, Philippines

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City History

Timeline of Generations

How did Iligan come to be? Learn more about the humble beginnings and rich history of Iligan City, Philippines

1565-1899
Spanish Period
Iligan City During Spanish Period by Ricardo Jorge S. Caluen. The earliest Spanish accounts refer to Iligan (or Yligan/Elegin) as the name of the settlement found at the mouth of the river that bears the same name (also Tambacan to many people). Higaonons as one of Mindanao's Lumad ethnic groups believed to be the first settlers of Iligan.

Iligan CityCity Government of Iligan

Serving every Iliganon in the City of Majestic Waterfalls

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Hotline Directory
Barangay Directory
Business Permit Guide
Bids and Procurement
Contact Directory
Emergency hotlines

Government

Open Data Philippines

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Permits, investments and facts for doing business in Iligan.

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Know the city, its mayor, history and profile.

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City Mayor Profile
City History

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1900-1941

American Period

Iligan City During American Period by Prof. Patrocenia T. Acut. Despite the defeat of General Pershing and his men, the Maranaos made Pershing an honorary datu when he befriended them. Iligan was already a town of the once undivided Misamis Province in 1832.

1942-1945

Japanese Period

Iligan City During Japanese Period by Prof. Leonor Buhion Enderes. The Japanese invaded Iligan on May 5, 1942. In occupied Iligan, Leo Garcia, Sr. was appointed Mayor till the end of World War II.

1950-1980

Modern Period

Iligan City During Modern Times by Prof. Geoffrey G. Salgado

Iligan City During Spanish Period (1565-1899)

By Ricardo Jorge S. Caluen

The earliest Spanish accounts refer to Iligan (or Yligan/Elegin) as the name of the settlement found at the mouth of the river that bears the same name (also Tambacan to many people). Higaonons as one of Mindanao's Lumad ethnic groups believed to be the first settlers of Iligan.

Iligan City During American Period (1900-1941)

By Prof. Patrocenia T. Acut

Despite the defeat of General Pershing and his men, the Maranaos made Pershing an honorary datu when he befriended them. Iligan was already a town of the once undivided Misamis Province in 1832.

Iligan City During Japanese Period (1942-1945)

By Prof. Leonor Buhion Enderes

The Japanese invaded Iligan on May 5, 1942. In occupied Iligan, Leo Garcia, Sr. was appointed Mayor till the end of World War II.

Iligan City During Modern Times (1950-1980)

By Prof. Geoffrey G. Salgado

The earliest Spanish accounts refer to Iligan (or Yligan/Elegin) as the name of the settlement found at the mouth of the river that bears the same name (also Tambacan to many people). Higaonons as one of Mindanao's Lumad ethnic groups believed to be the first settlers of Iligan.

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Iligan City Hall

Address: Buhanginan Hills, Palao, Iligan City, Philippines 9200Iligan City Hall
Phone: Office of City MayorCity Mayor: 221-1200
Phone: City Administrator: 221-1562
Phone: Chief of Staff: 221-2345
Follow Us: Facebook: iligancitygovernmentSocial

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01Timeline of Generations
02Iligan City During Spanish Period (1565-1899)
03Iligan City During American Period (1900-1941)
04Iligan City During Japanese Period (1942-1945)
05Iligan City During Modern Times (1950-1980)
06We would like to hear from you
07Iligan City Hall

Contact Iligan City

We would like to hear from you. Iligan City Hall, Buhanginan Hills, Palao, Iligan City, Philippines 9200. Office of the City Mayor. Follow us on Facebook: iligancitygovernment.

Iligan City Hall, Buhanginan Hills, Palao, Iligan City, Philippines 9200City Government of Iligan

Office of the City MayorCity Mayor: 221-1200221-1200

City Administrator: 221-1562Office of the City Mayor

Office of the City MayorChief of Staff: 221-2345221-2345

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Official Gazette

Office of the President

Senate of the Philippines

House of Representatives

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GOVPH · Republika ng Pilipinas

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Naubos na ang pagsasalin para sa araw na ito. Ipinapakita ang Ingles na bersiyon; subukan muli bukas.

Republic of the PhilippinesCity Government of IliganServing every Iliganon in the City of Majestic Waterfalls

Section

Residents

Emergency hotlines, barangays, departments and contacts for residents.

Directories

Department Directory
Barangay Directory

Contact

Contact Directory

Home
Residents
Business

Home/Government/History

History

How did Iligan come to be? Learn more about the humble beginnings and rich history of Iligan City, Philippines

Government

Government
City Mayor Profile
City History

Timeline of Generations

How did Iligan come to be? Learn more about the humble beginnings and rich history of Iligan City, Philippines

1565-1899
Spanish Period
Iligan City During Spanish Period by Ricardo Jorge S. Caluen. The earliest Spanish accounts refer to Iligan (or Yligan/Elegin) as the name of the settlement found at the mouth of the river that bears the same name (also Tambacan to many people). Higaonons as one of Mindanao's Lumad ethnic groups believed to be the first settlers of Iligan.

Iligan CityCity Government of Iligan

Serving every Iliganon in the City of Majestic Waterfalls

Quick links

Hotline Directory
Barangay Directory
Business Permit Guide
Bids and Procurement
Contact Directory
Emergency hotlines

Government

Open Data Philippines
Freedom of Information
Official Gazette
GOV.PH

Section

Business

Permits, investments and facts for doing business in Iligan.

Start

Investment Promotion Center
Business Facts Figures

Programs

Digital Transformation Program

Section

Government

Know the city, its mayor, history and profile.

About

City Mayor Profile
City History

Section

Transparency

Bids, orders and open data for public accountability.

Open Government

Executive Orders
City Quick Facts

Section

News

Latest news, events and visitor information.

Updates

Events Updates
Explore Iligan

Search this site

1900-1941

American Period

Iligan City During American Period by Prof. Patrocenia T. Acut. Despite the defeat of General Pershing and his men, the Maranaos made Pershing an honorary datu when he befriended them. Iligan was already a town of the once undivided Misamis Province in 1832.

1942-1945

Japanese Period

Iligan City During Japanese Period by Prof. Leonor Buhion Enderes. The Japanese invaded Iligan on May 5, 1942. In occupied Iligan, Leo Garcia, Sr. was appointed Mayor till the end of World War II.

1950-1980

Modern Period

Iligan City During Modern Times by Prof. Geoffrey G. Salgado

Iligan City During Spanish Period (1565-1899)

By Ricardo Jorge S. Caluen

The earliest Spanish accounts refer to Iligan (or Yligan/Elegin) as the name of the settlement found at the mouth of the river that bears the same name (also Tambacan to many people). Higaonons as one of Mindanao's Lumad ethnic groups believed to be the first settlers of Iligan.

Iligan City During American Period (1900-1941)

By Prof. Patrocenia T. Acut

Despite the defeat of General Pershing and his men, the Maranaos made Pershing an honorary datu when he befriended them. Iligan was already a town of the once undivided Misamis Province in 1832.

Iligan City During Japanese Period (1942-1945)

By Prof. Leonor Buhion Enderes

The Japanese invaded Iligan on May 5, 1942. In occupied Iligan, Leo Garcia, Sr. was appointed Mayor till the end of World War II.

Iligan City During Modern Times (1950-1980)

By Prof. Geoffrey G. Salgado

The earliest Spanish accounts refer to Iligan (or Yligan/Elegin) as the name of the settlement found at the mouth of the river that bears the same name (also Tambacan to many people). Higaonons as one of Mindanao's Lumad ethnic groups believed to be the first settlers of Iligan.

We would like to hear from you

Send us your feedback, comments and suggestions to help improve our services

Contact Us — Contact us

Iligan City Hall

Address: Buhanginan Hills, Palao, Iligan City, Philippines 9200Iligan City Hall
Phone: Office of City MayorCity Mayor: 221-1200
Phone: City Administrator: 221-1562
Phone: Chief of Staff: 221-2345
Follow Us: Facebook: iligancitygovernmentSocial

On this page

01Timeline of Generations
02Iligan City During Spanish Period (1565-1899)
03Iligan City During American Period (1900-1941)
04Iligan City During Japanese Period (1942-1945)
05Iligan City During Modern Times (1950-1980)
06We would like to hear from you
07Iligan City Hall

Contact Iligan City

We would like to hear from you. Iligan City Hall, Buhanginan Hills, Palao, Iligan City, Philippines 9200. Office of the City Mayor. Follow us on Facebook: iligancitygovernment.

Iligan City Hall, Buhanginan Hills, Palao, Iligan City, Philippines 9200City Government of Iligan

Office of the City MayorCity Mayor: 221-1200221-1200

City Administrator: 221-1562Office of the City Mayor

Office of the City MayorChief of Staff: 221-2345221-2345

Office of the President

Senate of the Philippines

House of Representatives

Citizen tools · BetterGov.ph

Service Directory
Government Directory
2026 Budget Tracker
Flood Control Projects
Philippine Holidays
Emergency Hotlines
Weather
Forex Rates

Pages migrated by the agent = 30

Report an issue Contribute code on RE:GOV

RE:GOVKapwa · BetterGov.phMuse Spark 1.3SAM 3.1Muse Image

Iligan City Hall, Buhanginan Hills, Palao, Iligan City, Philippines 9200

221-1200

Unofficial · Concept

This website is an unofficial, AI-generated reimagining of iligan.gov.ph produced by RE:GOV for demonstration purposes. It is not operated by, endorsed by, or affiliated with City Government of Iligan or any government body. Content was migrated automatically and may be incomplete or out of date. For official information and services, always use the agency’s official website.

© 2026 City Government of Iligan Public domain Content sourced from iligan.gov.ph

Reimagined by RE:GOV · Oct 27, 2026