Mode of Transportation

The City of Iligan is a highly urbanized industrial city north of the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines, and the province's former capital.

Known as the City of Majestic Waterfalls, there are around 23 waterfalls in and around Iligan. Among them is the Maria Cristina Falls, home of Mindanao's primary hydroelectric power station, andLimunsudan Falls.

Iligan is also the Industrial Center of the South. It produces hydroelectric power for the Mindanao region through the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR), the site of the Mindanao Regional Center (MRC) housing Agus IV, VI and VII hydroelectric plants. It also houses industries like steel, tinplate, cement and flourmills. The National Steel Corporation, one of the largest steel manufacturers in the Southeast Asian region, now Global Steelworks International Incorporated was re-opened in 2003 after heavy setbacks resulting to its closure in 1999. Iligan along with its neighboring city, Cagayan de Oro City, are the two major components for the Cagayan de Oro-Iligan Corridor, the fastest developing area in Northern Mindanao.

To the west, Iligan Bay provides ferry and container ship transportation. East of the city, flat cultivated coastal land gives way to steep volcanic hills and mountains providing the waterfalls and cold springs for which the area is well known.

KALESA. Way before the jeepney, the Iligan tartanilla or "kalesa" (horse-drawn carriage) was the Philippines' king of the road. This is only available at Iligan's Old Road from Ubalda de Laya Ext through Brgy. Tambacan The route will pass Pala-o Supermarket, School of the deaf - Iligan, City Centre, Shopping Areas, Ancestral house, Restaurants, Tambacan Bridge etc.The Kutsero (driver) will collect 6 pesos for the said trip within Ubaldo-Laya to Brgy Tambacan or it can be hired depending with the arrangements. the said carriage can accomodate 4-6 passengers.

TAXI. In recent years, the number of taxis in Iligan City has increased. Another transportation option for those who prefer not to take the jeepney (which has fixed routes) and go straight to their destination. When I was younger, there were only minicas (very compact vehicles) but those were phased out in the 90s and taxis have taken their place. Ask first how much you are being charged for the trip (drivers rarely use meter) so there are no surprises. 

JEEPNEY. A very common mode of transportation in Iligan is the jeepney (jip). Most places are accessible by jip. The routes would converge in the city proper. Just ask anyone in the streets and they will direct you to where you can wait for the right one.Fare as of 12/06 is P6.50 for regular passengers and P5.25 for students and senior citizens. Unlike in Manila, drivers in Iligan don't complain if you pay just P6.00