Wao is a municipality in Lanao del Sur, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, made up of 26 barangays with a 2020 census population of 51,081. It is registered under PSGC code 1903630000 and uses ZIP code 9716. This directory documents 0 attractions, 0 restaurants, 0 places to stay, and 0 verified businesses in Wao.
About Wao
Wao is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. It is governed as a Local Government Unit (LGU) under the administrative framework of the Philippine government.
The municipality is home to 26 barangays@if($city->population) and has a recorded population of 51,081 based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing@endif. It is registered under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) with code 1903630000, and carries the PhilPost ZIP code 9716.
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Geographic Facts
Key administrative and demographic data for Wao.
Location and Geography
Wao is located in Lanao del Sur within the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao of the Philippines. The municipality includes 26 barangays.
Wao sits alongside other cities and municipalities of Lanao del Sur, including Bacolod-Kalawi, Balabagan, Balindong, Bayang.
Festivals and Events in Wao
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Barangays in Wao
Wao is divided into 26 barangays under PSGC code 1903630000.
Travel Tips for Wao
Best Time to Visit
The Philippine dry season, roughly November to May, is generally the most comfortable window for travel. Check local weather before planning a trip to Wao.
Getting Around
Tricycles and local transport are common for short trips between barangays.
Wao in the Philippine Administrative System
Wao is classified as a municipality under the Philippine Standard Geographic Code (PSGC) system, assigned the identifier 1903630000. This code is used by national agencies including the Philippine Statistics Authority, the Commission on Elections, and the Department of the Interior and Local Government for census reporting, electoral mapping, and administrative tracking.
As a Local Government Unit (LGU), Wao is governed by an elected mayor and a Sangguniang Bayan or Sangguniang Panlungsod responsible for local ordinances, the annual budget, and local services. The LGU is composed of 26 barangays, each led by an elected Punong Barangay.
Wao is one of the cities and municipalities forming the province of Lanao del Sur in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.
People Also Ask About Wao
What is Wao known for?
Wao is a municipality in Lanao del Sur, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. It is documented with 0 attractions, 0 festivals, 0 local dishes, and 0 verified businesses in this directory.
Where is Wao located?
Wao is located in Lanao del Sur, Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines. Its PSGC code is 1903630000.
How many barangays does Wao have?
Wao has 26 barangays, each governed by an elected Punong Barangay and barangay council.
What is the population of Wao?
Based on the 2020 Census of Population and Housing, Wao has a recorded population of 51,081.
What is the ZIP code of Wao?
The PhilPost ZIP code of Wao is 9716.
What cities or municipalities are near Wao?
Nearby localities in Lanao del Sur include Bacolod-Kalawi, Balabagan, Balindong, Bayang.
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Administrative and geographic data for Wao follows the Philippine Statistics Authority PSGC 1Q 2026 release. Population figures reference the 2020 Census of Population and Housing. Business and place listings are sourced from publicly available data. About azifind.com →