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Lanao del Sur province, Philippines: conflict statistics
Organized violence recorded by UCDP in Lanao del Sur province, data through 31 Jul 2026. Population about 1,368,137 (Wikidata).
Between 3 May 2026 and 31 Jul 2026, UCDP recorded 1 organized-violence events in Lanao del Sur province, Philippines, broadly level with 1 in the preceding 90 days (0%). Estimated deaths in the period: 2.
The 12-month total for Lanao del Sur province stands at 5 events and 17 estimated deaths. That is +67% on the previous 12 months. 100% of events were classed as state-based armed conflict. Civilian deaths in the same period: 1. Relative to population, that is 3.7 events per million people.
The most active conflict pairing over the last 12 months was Government of Philippines - IS (3 events, 14 estimated deaths).
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Events in Lanao del Sur province, last 12 months
Monthly trend
Hotspots within Lanao del Sur province, last 12 months
| Area (second-level) | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Lumbayanague municipality | 2 | 5 |
| Pagayawan (Tatarikan) municipality | 2 | 2 |
| Marantao municipality | 1 | 10 |
Deadliest recorded events, last 90 days
| Date | Where | Parties | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2026 | Lumbayanague municipality Lanao del Sur province | Unidentified armed group vs Unidentified armed group State-based, 1 civilian | 2 |
Most recorded parties, last 12 months
| Party | Events | Est. deaths in those events |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Philippines | 4 | 15 |
| IS | 3 | 14 |
| Unidentified armed group | 2 | 4 |
| CPP | 1 | 1 |
Conflict pairings, last 12 months
| Pairing | Events | Est. deaths |
|---|---|---|
| Government of Philippines - IS | 3 | 14 |
| Unidentified armed group - Unidentified armed group | 1 | 2 |
| Government of Philippines - CPP | 1 | 1 |
Type of violence, last 12 months
| Category | Events | Share |
|---|---|---|
| State-based armed conflict | 5 | 100% |
| Non-state conflict | 0 | 0% |
| One-sided violence against civilians | 0 | 0% |
Frequently asked questions
How many conflict events were recorded in Lanao del Sur province in the last 12 months?
UCDP recorded 5 organized-violence events in Lanao del Sur province between 1 Aug 2025 and 31 Jul 2026, with an estimated 17 deaths.
Is violence in Lanao del Sur province increasing or decreasing?
Broadly stable. Events in the last 90 days (1) were within 20% of the preceding 90 days (1).
Who are the main armed actors in Lanao del Sur province?
The parties recorded in the most events over the last 12 months were Government of Philippines (4 events), IS (3 events), Unidentified armed group (2 events), CPP (1 events).
What kind of violence is recorded in Lanao del Sur province?
UCDP classes events as state-based armed conflict, non-state conflict, or one-sided violence against civilians. In Lanao del Sur province, 100% of events over the last 12 months were state-based armed conflict.
Where does this data come from?
Event counts and death estimates come from the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) Georeferenced Event Dataset and its monthly Candidate Events releases, published under CC BY 4.0. Figures use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. Data on this page runs through 31 Jul 2026.
Other regions of Philippines
Negros Occidental province · Maguindanao del Sur province · Cotabato province
Region names follow UCDP's first-level administrative coding. Counts use UCDP's "best" fatality estimate. See methodology.