[3] As early as 1918, Baroy was originally called Baloy, a plant commonly found in the community that is used for mat weaving.

Later on, the said plant became extinct and the inhabitants of the locality decided to change the name to Baroy.

The act stated that the municipality of Baroy would be separated from Tubod, and that parts of Kolambugan would be annexed to the two towns.

Baroy is located about 69 kilometres (43 mi) south-west of Iligan City.

The town is served by the Lanao del Norte Provincial Hospital.

Lanao del Norte National Comprehensive High School (which also serves the nearby towns) in Barangay Santo Niño Village and Diosdado Yap Sr. National High School in Barangay Dalama are the only secondary schools in the town.

There is also a private school which is known as Santo Niño Academy which was founded by Rev.