Wao, Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

Wao: Municipality of the Philippines in the province of Lanao del Sur

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Quick Facts about Wao

Population : 45,862
Country : Philippines
State : Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (Philippines)
County : Province of Lanao del Sur
Head of government : mayor
Postal code : 9716
Phone Area Codes : 63
Area : 485.24 km2
Official name : Municipality of Wao
Time Zone : UTC+08:00
Local time : 18:18:08 (7th December 2025)

Geography

Wao is located at 7°40'60"N 124°40'60"E (7.6833300, 124.6833300). It has 2 neighbors: Banisilan and Alamada.

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Wao has 2 neighbours.

  • Banisilan municipality of the Philippines in the province of Cotabato
  • Alamada municipality of the Philippines in the province of Cotabato

Demographics

Year Population % Change Method
1960 13,848 - census
1970 16,577 16.46% census
1975 17,267 4% census
1980 15,962 -8.18% census
1990 22,932 30.39% census
1995 27,503 16.62% census
2000 35,517 22.56% census
2007 42,186 15.81% census
2010 40,479 -4.22% census
2015 45,862 11.74% census

Wao

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