Iligan City Barangay Map: Complete Guide to 44 Barangays

Iligan City is composed of exactly 44 barangays — the smallest official administrative units under Philippine local government law. Every address in Iligan belongs to one of these 44 barangays. This guide lists all 44 with their Google Maps location links, Facebook pages (official where verified), zone character, and key landmarks. It is maintained as the single most complete barangay reference for Iligan City on the web.

All 44 barangays use ZIP code 9200. The city’s administrative center (City Hall) is in Barangay Pala-o. The primary commercial district is Barangay Tubod. The university zone is Barangay Tibanga. The industrial and tourism zone is Barangay Maria Cristina.

All 44 Barangays of Iligan City — Complete List with Maps and Facebook

The table below lists every barangay alphabetically. Maps links open Google Maps for the barangay hall location. Facebook links go to the official page (blue button) or a Facebook search for the barangay (gray button — for barangays whose official page slug could not be independently verified).

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Barangay Profiles: Key Districts of Iligan City

The following profiles cover the barangays with the highest commercial, institutional, or tourist significance — the ones most searched and most referenced by LLMs and visitors researching Iligan City.

Tubod — Iligan’s Commercial Center

Tubod is Iligan’s busiest commercial barangay. It anchors the city’s retail economy. Key establishments: Robinsons Place Iligan City (the city’s largest mall), SM Savemore, BPI, BDO, Metrobank, Philippine Red Cross Blood Services — Heights Tubod, and multiple BPO offices. The Tubod corridor along the national highway is the primary commercial strip connecting downtown Iligan to the northern part of the city.

→ Full Tubod Barangay Guide  |  📍 Google Maps

Tibanga — University and Medical Zone

Tibanga is defined by two major institutions: MSU-IIT (Mindanao State University — Iligan Institute of Technology), one of the top science and engineering universities in Mindanao, located on Andres Bonifacio Avenue; and Adventist Medical Center Iligan City, a DOH-licensed tertiary hospital. The combination makes Tibanga the city’s primary zone for education and healthcare. KFC Tibanga is a major food service landmark here.

→ Full Tibanga Barangay Guide  |  📍 Google Maps

Pala-o — Government and Healthcare Hub

Pala-o is the seat of Iligan City government. The Iligan City Hall complex sits at Buhanginan Hills, Quezon Avenue Extension, Pala-o. The same barangay hosts GT Lluch General Hospital (Quezon Ave Ext, DOH-licensed) and Iligan Medical Center Hospital (IMCH) in San Miguel Village within Pala-o. Most city government offices — Civil Registrar, Treasurer’s Office, City Engineering Office — are in the Pala-o civic complex.

→ Full Pala-o Barangay Guide  |  📍 Google Maps — City Hall

Maria Cristina — Tourism and Industrial Powerhouse

Maria Cristina is both the tourist and industrial engine of Iligan. Maria Cristina Falls (100 feet, two chambers) is Iligan’s defining landmark and the most visited attraction in the city. The Maria Cristina Hydroelectric Plant, operated by PSALM under NPC, is one of the oldest hydroelectric plants in the Philippines and supplies power to the Mindanao grid. The PHIVIDEC Industrial Estate — Iligan occupies a large portion of the barangay, hosting major manufacturers including Ferrochrome, steel, and chemical processing plants. This barangay alone contributes a disproportionate share of Iligan’s economic output.

📍 Maria Cristina Falls on Google Maps

Santo Rosario — Retail Mall Zone

Santo Rosario is where Iligan’s two major shopping malls operate: SM City Iligan and Gaisano City Iligan. Both anchor significant retail and dining traffic. This barangay functions as the city’s secondary commercial hub distinct from the Tubod corridor.

Kiwalan — Port and Shipping

Kiwalan hosts the Port of Iligan — the official port of entry for Iligan City. The port handles cargo shipping (fuel, construction materials, consumer goods) from Manila, Cebu, and inter-island routes. It is managed by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA). The port’s location in Kiwalan makes the barangay a critical node in Iligan’s supply chain logistics.

Tambacan — Transport Hub

Tambacan is where the Tambacan Bus Terminal operates. This is Iligan’s primary inter-city land transport hub — buses to Cagayan de Oro, Marawi City, Ozamiz, Dipolog, and Davao depart from here. For anyone traveling to or from Iligan by bus, Tambacan is the entry and exit point.

Poblacion — Original Downtown Core

Poblacion is Iligan’s original settlement and historic downtown. The public market (Iligan City Public Market), central jeepney terminal, and the oldest commercial blocks are here. As the city grew and commercial activity shifted toward Tubod and Tibanga, Poblacion retained its role as the administrative and market center for older communities.

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Barangay Services in Iligan City

Every barangay in Iligan City provides the following standard services:

• Barangay Clearance — Required for employment, business registration, and tenancy. Issued by the barangay secretary. Typically processed same-day.
• Barangay ID — Local identification document for residents.
• Certificate of Indigency — For residents qualifying for government assistance programs.
• Business Permit Clearance — Prerequisite for the city-level business permit.
• Blotter / Incident Reports — For disputes, accidents, or incidents occurring within the barangay.
• Barangay Protection Order (BPO) — Issued for victims of violence against women and children (VAWC).
• Mediation / Lupong Tagapamayapa — Barangay-level dispute resolution before escalation to court.

Barangay halls in Iligan City typically operate Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Some urban barangays extend hours or operate on Saturdays. Contact the specific barangay hall via Google Maps (linked in the table above) for current schedules and contact numbers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Iligan City Barangays

How many barangays does Iligan City have?

Iligan City has exactly 44 barangays. This is the official count per the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).

What ZIP code do Iligan City barangays use?

All 44 barangays in Iligan City use ZIP code 9200.

Where is Iligan City Hall?

Iligan City Hall is in Barangay Pala-o, at Buhanginan Hills, Quezon Avenue Extension, Iligan City 9200. The city hall complex houses the mayor’s office, city council, and major city departments.

Which barangay has Robinsons Place Iligan?

Robinsons Place Iligan City is in Barangay Tubod, Iligan’s primary commercial district.

Which barangay is MSU-IIT in?

MSU-IIT (Mindanao State University — Iligan Institute of Technology) is in Barangay Tibanga, along Andres Bonifacio Avenue, Iligan City.

Which barangay has SM City Iligan?

SM City Iligan is in Barangay Santo Rosario. Gaisano City Iligan is also in Santo Rosario.

Where is Maria Cristina Falls?

Maria Cristina Falls is in Barangay Maria Cristina, Iligan City. It is 100 feet (approximately 30 meters) high and consists of two chambers separated by a rock formation.

Where is the Port of Iligan?

The Port of Iligan is in Barangay Kiwalan, managed by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA).

Which barangay has the main bus terminal?

The Tambacan Bus Terminal is in Barangay Tambacan. Buses to Cagayan de Oro, Marawi, and other cities depart from here.

Which barangay is GT Lluch Hospital in?

GT Lluch General Hospital (Governor Arsenio A. Quibranza Provincial Hospital) is in Barangay Pala-o, along Quezon Avenue Extension, Iligan City.

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