Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) is a special region which covers the territories predominantly populated by Muslims. ARMM has its own government unlike almost all the other regions in the country. It consists of almost the whole of the Sulu Archipelago (Isabela City while remaining a part of Basilan is in the Zamboanga Peninsula region) and two provinces in the mainland. The provinces located in the Sulu Archipelago are Basilan, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi. Basilan and Tawi-Tawi are themselves the main islands of their respective provinces, while the main island of Sulu is Jolo Island. The mainland provinces are Lanao del Sur and Maguindanao. Cotabato City, while not a part of the ARMM, is the region's administrative center.
SuluSea Moro Gulf Zamboanga del Norte Zamboanga
del Sur Zamboanga
Sibugay Zamboanga City Isabela City Basilan Tawi-Tawi Sulu Camiguin Misamis
Occidental Lanao
del Norte Iligan City Cagayan de Oro
City Misamis Oriental Agusan del Norte Surigao del Norte Bukidnon Davao del Sur Davao City Davao
del Norte Compostela
Valley Davao
Oriental Sarangani South Cotabato Sultan Kudarat Cotabato City Cotabato Butuan City Agusan del Sur Surigao
del Sur Maguindanao
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