Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao

The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao was an autonomous region of the Philippines. It was in the Mindanao island group of the Philippines.

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM)
Rehiyong Awtonomo ng Muslim Mindanao  (Filipino)
الحكم الذاتي الاقليمي لمسلمي مندناو  (Arabic)
Former autonomous region of the Philippines
1989–2019
Flag of ARMM
Flag
Seal of ARMM
Seal

Location within the Philippines
CapitalCotabato City (provisional and de facto seat of government)
Parang (de jure seat of government, 1995–2001)[1]
Population 
 2015[2]
3,781,387
History
History 
 Established
August 1 1989
 Turnover of ARMM to BARMM
February 26 2019
Political subdivisions
5 provinces
Preceded by
Succeeded by
Western Mindanao
Central Mindanao
Bangsamoro
Today part ofBangsamoro Autonomous Region

There were 5 provinces: Basilan (except Isabela City), Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi. It was the only region that had its own government.

References

  1. Regional Legislative Assembly of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (September 22, 1995). "An Act Fixing the Permanent Seat of Government for the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao at the Municipality of Parang, Province of Maguindanao" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on August 29, 2016. Retrieved August 9, 2016.
  2. Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. PSA. Retrieved 20 June 2016.{{cite encyclopedia}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)




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