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Municipalities Of Ilocos Sur
Ilocos Sur (), officially the Province of Ilocos Sur (; ), is a province in the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in Luzon. Located on the mouth of the Mestizo River is the capital of Vigan, while Candon is the most-populous city. Ilocos Sur is bordered by Ilocos Norte and Abra to the north, Mountain Province to the east, La Union and Benguet to the south and the West Philippine Sea to the west. Ilocos Sur was established in 1818 when the province of Ilocos was split into two: the north (now Ilocos Norte) and the south (Ilocos Sur). At that time, it included parts of Abra and the upper half of present-day La Unión. The current boundaries of the province set in March 1917 by virtue of Act No. 2683. The province is home to two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, namely, the Heritage City of Vigan and the Santa Maria Basilica. History Early history Before the arrival of the Spanish, the coastal plains in northwest Luzón from Bangui in the north to Namacpacan in the sou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Santa Maria Church
The Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption, commonly known as Santa Maria Church, Archdiocesan Shrine of Our Lady of the Assumption, and Santa Maria Pro-cathedral, is a Roman Catholic Basilica in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. The church was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site on December 11, 1993, as part of the Baroque Churches of the Philippines, a collection of four Baroque Spanish-era churches.Dacumos, Jane (August 3, 2012)"The Nuestra Señora de la Asuncion – Ilocos Sur" Vigattin tourism. Retrieved on January 24, 2014. It is currently the Pro-Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia while the Vigan Cathedral is undergoing repairs. The Santa Maria Church is an attraction to tourists and Catholics in Ilocos Sur. It is a reminder of the four centuries of Spanish domination over the area, and is a unique structure with a diverse architectural design of bricks and mortar. It was built on top of a hill a lookout and a citadel as well as a religiou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Administrative Divisions Of Ilocos Sur
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Lidlidda
Lidlidda, officially the Municipality of Lidlidda (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 4,705 people. It is home to the Lidlidda Protected Landscape, a protected area situated in the municipality's watershed. History In the 1800s, there lived tribes called Agsalog ( Igorot) in the East Hinterlands of Golot (Mountain Province). Some groups of these people were hospitable, while some were fierce fighters, headhunters, animal rustlers, robbers, and the like which worsened the already impoverished state of their place. Tired of such constant inconveniences, the pacifist tribes decided to leave after holding a secret meeting. They grouped themselves into three: one group to head for the north, another to the south, and the third to the west. The group that traveled to the west were the ones who reached the site of Lidlidda. Members of this group had such names as Conay, Caoas, Digay, Caoeng, San-E, Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Galimuyod
Galimuyod, officially the Municipality of Galimuyod (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 10,244 people. Etymology The town, formerly known as ''Cabisilan,'' was once the largest barrio of Candon during the Spanish Colonial Era. A land dispute between them and the residents of neighboring Sapang - another barrio of Candon - was settled through a "''gin-nuyod''" ( Ilocano for "tug-of-war") contest, a common game during those days. The people of Cabisilan won, allowing the settlement to become the center of barrios near it. The old folks renamed the barrio ''Galimuyod,'' from the Ilocano words ''tali'' ("rope") and ''ginuyod'' ("pulled"). Geography Galimuyod is situated from the provincial capital Vigan, and from the country's capital city of Manila. Barangays Galimuyod is politically subdivided into 24 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Abaya * Baracbac * Bid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Caoayan
Caoayan, officially the Municipality of Caoayan (; ), is a municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 19,574 people. Etymology Prior to the arrival of Spanish expeditions to the area, the Port of Pandan was an important trading post for Chinese and inter-island vessels, and one of the commodities once traded there was bamboo. Later on, Spanish authorities who patrolled the area for pirates known as ''tirong,'' came to a place near the island called Puro, and asked the name of the place. Thinking that they wanted to know the name of the bamboo floating in rafts on the Baggoc River waiting to be traded, the natives answered "''kawayan''." The Spanish then listed the place's name as ''Caoayan''. From that time on, the place's registered name was ''Caoayan'', and has been registered as a barrio of the capital town Vigan, Bigaan. It became a parish in 1825. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cabugao
Cabugao, officially the Municipality of Cabugao (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 38,884 people. Etymology In the beginning, the place was only a wilderness - a thick forest where peaceful nomads roamed and hunted. For fish, which were also abundant, there was a river. On these occasional visits, the hunters noticed the fertile and flatlands that could be tilled, and so they decided to stay. They were the first settlers. As to how the name of the town came to be, one legend tells the story of ''Kabu Angaw'' who was the head of a clan. In a rivalry, Kabu Angaw suffered defeat, forcing him and his remaining warriors to move southward until they reached the town where the friendly and hospitable nomads settled. Kabu Angaw's ability to relate stories endeared him to the settlers. His fairness and righteousness earned him respect and esteem, eventually making him the lord of the land. His leade ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burgos, Ilocos Sur
Burgos, officially the Municipality of Burgos (; ) is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 12,793 people. Etymology Burgos got its name from Father José Burgos, a member of the martyred Gomburza priests and a native of Ilocos Sur. History ''Burgos'' was first founded as the town of ''Nueva Coveta'' in 1831 when Father Bernardino Logo converted many natives into Christianity. It was envied by its neighbors because of its peace, order, and progress. Its products were sold in places as far south as Pangasinan and Tarlac. It became a township of Santa Maria towards the end of the Spanish era in Ilocos Sur. It was later named in honor of Father José Burgos. Geography Burgos is situated from the provincial capital Vigan, and from the country's capital city of Manila. Barangays Burgos is politically subdivided into 26 barangays, or neighborhoods. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bantay
Bantay, officially the Municipality of Bantay (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 37,118 people. History Spanish colonization Foundation Spanish conquistador Juan de Salcedo first arrived in Ilocos in 1571 and began setting up tribunals that soon became the seat of the municipal government then. Augustinian friars who followed in 1572 built the convent and house of worship that later became the ''Iglesia Parroquial de San Agustín'' (St. Augustine Parish Church). The parish was recognized in 1591, while the town of Bantay was formally founded as a ''pueblo'' that was separate from Vigan in 1593. It is one of the thirty-four (34) towns of the Province of Ilocos Sur, as cited in the Maura Law of 1893. The law also served as the legal basis for its being constituted as a separate political subdivision during the American Regime. Etymology Bantay got its name from the Ilocano word, ''to guard'', w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banayoyo
Banayoyo, officially the Municipality of Banayoyo (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 7,931 people. Settlements in the municipality are mostly established along the roads and in areas near the people's sources of livelihood. With limited economic opportunities in the municipality, some residents of the town have gone to seek higher education, better employment opportunities, and better opportunities for trade and commerce not only in other more developed areas in the country but even abroad. Etymology The municipality of Banayoyo was originally called "Bacsayan". According to legend, in the eastern part of Poblacion, there was a big tree, which was called "Banayoyo". The people built a " Dap-ay" under the shady branches of the big tree, where the old folks held their meetings and settled any disputes or criminal acts committed by the barangay folks. After every bountiful harvest, the people gath ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alilem
Alilem, officially the Municipality of Alilem (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 7,361 people. Etymology Long before Spanish colonizers landed on Philippine shores, there were already natives living in the area. These people lived in huts built on the hillsides located at the northern and eastern parts of the valley. This was so because the present valley was then the course of the Bakun River. For many years, the natives lived simply and peacefully, but were soon disturbed by an unusual and fearful occurrence in the area. It all started with the continuous heavy downpour or “lemlem” in the native dialect. This “lemlem” caused the Bakun River to swell to an extraordinary size and burst its banks. In the middle part of the river, there was a big “alicono” or whirlpool that the people feared so much. Even after the rains ceased, the ‘alicono’ remained, and the people believed th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Municipalities Of The Philippines
A municipality is a local government unit (LGU) in the Philippines. It is distinct from ''city'', which is a different category of local government unit. Provinces of the Philippines are divided into cities and municipalities, which in turn, are divided into barangays (formerly barrios). , there are 1,493 municipalities across the country. A municipality is the official term for, and the official local equivalent of, a ''town'', the latter being its archaic term and in all of its literal local translations including Filipino. Both terms are interchangeable. A municipal district is a now-defunct local government unit; previously certain areas were created first as municipal districts before they were converted into municipalities. History The era of the formation of municipalities in the Philippines started during the Spanish rule, in which the colonial government founded hundreds of towns and villages across the archipelago modeled after towns and villages in Spain. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
