[3] Its name is derived from the Maranao dialect, which means "People of Lake".

Formerly known as Bato Intan, it is geographically situated east from Masiu, one of the four (4) Principalities of Lanao (Pangampong A Ranao), the governing bodies of the Lanao Sultanate.

Strategically located in the 1st District of Lanao del Sur where it is partially urban.

Mulondo is politically subdivided into 26 barangays.

Poverty Incidence of Mulondo Source: Philippine Statistics Authority[10][11][12][13][14][15][16][17]