Lanao del Norte is a province of the Philippines located in Northern Mindanao (Region X) on the island of Mindanao. The province covers roughly 3,354.16 square kilometers and is composed of 22 municipalities and 462 barangays. The capital is Tubod. Known as the 'Land of Beauty and Bounty,' it is home to Tinago Falls, Cathedral Falls, Timoga Springs, and Mount Inayawan Range Natural Park.

History

Lanao del Norte was originally part of the larger Lanao province, established during the American colonial period in the early 20th century. Inhabited predominantly by the Maranao people, the area developed through farming, fishing, and crafts. It officially became a separate province on May 22, 1959, through Republic Act No. 2228, with Tubod as its capital. The province faced challenges from Moro insurgencies in the late 20th century but has since developed agriculture, livestock, fishing, eco-tourism, and infrastructure, leveraging its strategic coastal position for trade and cultural exchanges.