<P> On May 23, 2017, a pro--Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant group called the Maute group attacked the city . The battle started on May 23 . CNN Philippines reported that the militants had over 500 men . Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte declared martial law on the island of Mindanao, where the fighting was taking place . The city was liberated from militant control on October 17 and battle operations officially ended on October 23 . </P> <P> In January 30, 2018, it was announced that a 10 - hectare military base will be established in the city to prevent the reentry of terrorists . </P> <P> Marawi has a total land area of 8,755 hectares (21,630 acres). It is located on the northernmost shores of Lake Lanao and straddles the area where the Agus River starts . It is bounded to the north by the municipalities of Kapai and Saguiaran; to the south by Lake Lanao; to the east by the municipalities of Bubong and Ditsaan - Ramain; and to the west by the municipalities of Marantao and Saguiaran . The Bagang beach is situated 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) from the city's commercial center . </P> <P> The Islamic city also hosts a national park, the Sacred Mountain National Park which spans the barangays of Guimba and Papandayan covering an area of 94 - hectare (230 - acre). The protected area was established on August 5, 1965 by Republic Act no . 4190 . The park is dominated by Mount Mupo, a 900 - foot (270 m) tall extinct volcanic cone . The park is ideal for birdwatching and mountain climbing to the summit that features a small pond . </P>

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