Wao, Lanao del Sur, Philippines : is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur Philippines, within Region XV – BARMM, in the Republic of the Philippines.
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Barangays of Wao, in the Lanao del Sur province, within Region XV BARMM Bangsamoro in the Republic of The Philippines Amoyong • Balatin • Banga • Bo-Ot • Buntongun • Cebuano Group • Christian Village • Eastern Wao • Extension Poblacion • Gata • Kabatangan • Kadingilan • Katutungan (Pob.) • Kilikili East • Kilikili West • Malaigang • Manila Group • Milaya • Mimbuaya • Muslim Village • Pagalongan • Panang • Park Area (Pob.) • Pilintangan • Serran Village • Western Wao (Pob.)
Wao, Lanao del Sur, Philippines
Municipality Class: 1st Class
Area in Hectares: 52,430
Population (2020 Census): 50,366
Population (2015 Census): 45,135
Annual Growth Rate (2015-2020): 2.33%
Wao, Lanao del Sur 2022 Elected Officials
Mayor: Elvino B. Balicao Jr.
Vice Mayor: Monisa M. Macadato
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Wao, Lanao del Sur 2019-2022 Elected Officials
- Municipal Mayor: Elvino Baldeviso Balicao
- Municipal Vice-Mayor: Elmer Acap Mendoza
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Antonio Benitez Padilla
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Salic Alonto Abantas
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Angelita Laconde Yutig
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Jamal Hernandez Adiong
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Flaviano Dusil Wagas
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Dennis Lim Angeles
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Rolly Agulan Caballes
- Sangguniang Bayan Member (Councilor): Mary Ruth Carumba Catalan
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Cities in the Province of Lanao del Sur: Islamic City of Marawi (Capital)
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