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Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
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The Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao was an autonomous region of the Philippines. It was in the Mindanao island group of the Philippines.
Quick Facts Rehiyong Awtonomo ng Muslim Mindanao (Filipino)الحكم الذاتي الاقليمي لمسلمي مندناو (Arabic), Capital ...
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) | |||||||||||
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Former autonomous region of the Philippines | |||||||||||
1989–2019 | |||||||||||
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Capital | Cotabato City (provisional and de facto seat of government) Parang (de jure seat of government, 1995–2001)[1] | ||||||||||
Population | |||||||||||
• 2015[2] | 3,781,387 | ||||||||||
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• Established | August 1 1989 | ||||||||||
• Turnover of ARMM to BARMM | February 26 2019 | ||||||||||
Political subdivisions | 5 provinces
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Today part of | Bangsamoro Autonomous Region |
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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.