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
Postal code 9716
Phone Area Codes 63
Area 485.24 km2
Official name Municipality of Wao
Latitude & Longitude 7.6833,124.6833
Time Zone UTC+08:00
Local time 07:28:18 (17th April 2026)

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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Official website of Wao

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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

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