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Butig, Philippines
Butig is a town of 6,016 people in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, founded in June 25, 1963.
Why visit Butig
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 place to eat, 1 place to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Weather in Butig
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About Butig
Butig, officially the Municipality of Butig (Maranao: Dalm a Butig; Filipino: Bayan ng Butig), is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 25,394 people.
From the Wikipedia article Butig (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks1
Restaurants and cafes1
Where to stay1
History
Butig is considered one of the oldest settlements in the center of Mindanao. A sultanate located in the Pangampong (Principality) of Unayan, Lanao, Mindanao, Butig belongs to the confederation of the Sultans of Lanao (Ranao in Maranao language). This historic town is the "cradle" of Maranao civilization.
From the History section of Butig on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship13
Schools, colleges and libraries115
Healthcare1
Map of Butig
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Getting there and nearby towns
Malabang Airport (MLP) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 29 km away.
- Marantao 26 km north, about 26 min by car
- Marawi City 31 km north, about 31 min by car
- Parang 40 km south, about 40 min by car
- Wao 41 km east, about 41 min by car
- Kalilangan 49 km east, about 49 min by car
- Linamon 54 km north, about 54 min by car
- Sultan Kudarat 55 km south, about 55 min by car
- Iligan 56 km north, about 56 min by car
- Iligan City 59 km north, about 59 min by car
- Dinaig 63 km south, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- ISS055-E-46097 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-46096 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Belionota sagittaria Eschscholz, 1829 (3839503926), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dolichepilysta mindanaonis Breuning, 1966 (2937638879), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Glenea versuta fasciolata Aurivillius, 1924 (4128753294), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Dolichepilysta mindanaonis Breuning, 1966 (2937638879) (2), Udo Schmidt from Deutschland, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS055-E-46098 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-46101 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-46099 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS055-E-46100 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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