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Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Norte (), officially the Province of Ilocos Norte (; ), is a Provinces of the Philippines, province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region. It is located in the northwest corner of Luzon island, bordering Cagayan and Apayao to the east, and Abra (province), Abra to the southeast, and Ilocos Sur to the southwest. Ilocos Norte faces the South China Sea to the west and the Luzon Strait to the north. Its capital is Laoag, which is the most populous settlement in the province. Ilocos Norte is noted for its distinctive geography and culture. This includes numerous examples of well-preserved Spanish colonial era architecture, particularly Laoag Cathedral, Saint William's Cathedral in Laoag with its sinking bell tower constructed in the Earthquake Baroque style, the Paoay Church, St. Augustine Church in Paoay which is one of UNESCO's List of World Heritage Sites in the Philippines, World Heritage Sites in the Philippines, and the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse. Famous geograp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangui, Ilocos Norte
Bangui, officially the Municipality of Bangui (; ), is a municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 15,019 people. The first power generating windmill farm in Southeast Asia, commonly known as Bangui Wind Farm, is found in the municipality of Bangui. Etymology The name ''Bangui'' is derived from the word ''bangee'', referring to an edible seaweed of Red algae, red algal genus Laurencia (''Laurencia sp.'') that thrives abundantly along the town's coastal areas. Historically, in 1786, the settlement frequently endured raids by Moro pirates. To address this threat, Gobernadorcillo Francisco Fernandez organized local bands of fighters to protect the community. These defenders called themselves ''Bangi'' which is abundant in the coastal settlements, a name that was later adopted by Spanish authorities as the official designation of the municipality. In 1901, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bangui Windfarm
The Bangui Wind Farm is a wind farm in Bangui, Ilocos Norte, Philippines. The wind farm uses 20 units of high Vestas V82 1.65 MW wind turbines, arranged in a single row stretching along a shoreline of Bangui Bay, facing the South China Sea. Phase I of the NorthWind power project in Bangui Bay consisted of 15 wind turbines, each with a maximum production capacity of 1.65 MW of electric power, making a total of 24.75 MW. These 15 on-shore turbines are placed apart, each high, with long blades, with a rotor diameter of and a wind swept area of . Phase II was completed in August 2008, and added five more of the same wind turbines, bringing the total maximum capacity to 33 MW. Ayala Corporation energy platform AC Energy, which already holds the controlling shares in Bangui Wind Farm as of 2021, has announced its intent to acquire 100% of the shares of NorthWind in order to boost their renewable energy portfolio, pending approvals from oversight entities l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adams, Ilocos Norte
Adams, officially the Municipality of Adams (; ), is a single-barangay municipality of the Philippines, municipality in the Philippine Province, province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 2,189 people. Geography Adams is located in the northern part of the province. It is bordered by Pagudpud in the north; by Santa Praxedes, Cagayan in the northeast; by Calanasan, Apayao in the east; by Dumalneg in the west; and, by Vintar in the south. Adams is situated from the provincial capital Laoag, and from the country's capital city of Manila. The road leading to the municipality mainly from Barangay Pancian in Pagudpud used to be accessible only to motorcycles. Improvements thereto and new concrete bridges built by the provincial government of Ilocos Norte finally made the town accessible to all vehicles as of 2020. Moreover, there are plans to convert the provincial road into a national highway under the Department of Public Work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pagudpud
Pagudpud, officially the Municipality of Pagudpud (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,098 people. It is the northernmost settlement on Luzon Island and a popular tourist destination because of its resorts and beaches. In addition to tourism, people also make their living through farming, fishing, and subsistence retailing. Recently, many windmills are erected in Barangay Caparispisan. History Having previously been a part of the neighboring town of Bangui, Pagudpud was established as a separate municipality on 14 February 1954 through the leadership of Constante Benemerito. It was Rafael "Totoy" Benemerito, son of Constante, who spearheaded the establishment of the first municipal hall, municipal health center, public plaza, and public market. Geography The topography includes mountains, hills, valleys, and flat coastal land. Maira-ira Beach is the northernmost tip of Luzon Island, located ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nueva Era, Ilocos Norte
Nueva Era, officially the Municipality of Nueva Era (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. It had a population of 11,968 based on the results of the 2020 census. Nueva Era is from Laoag, from Manila, from Bangued, and from Batac. Geography Nueva Era is situated from the provincial capital Laoag, and from the country's capital city of Manila. Barangays Nueva Era is politically subdivided into 11 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Acnam * Barangobong * Barikir * Bugayong * Cabittauran * Caray * Garnaden * Naguillan (Pagpag-ong) * Poblacion * Santo Niño * Uguis Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Nueva Era stood at 11,968 people, with a density of . Economy Government Local government Nueva Era is part of the second congressional district of the province of Ilocos Norte. It is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its le ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marcos, Ilocos Norte
Marcos, officially the Municipality of Marcos (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 18,010. Formerly a part of Dingras, Ilocos Norte, Marcos was established on June 22, 1963 by virtue of Republic Act No. 3753. The town's namesake is Don Mariano Marcos, the father of former President Ferdinand Marcos and the grandfather of current president Bongbong Marcos. Marcos is from Laoag, from Manila, from Bangued, and from Batac. History Political violence The small town of Marcos has seen multiple violent political attacks over the past years. On February 4, 2013, Mayor Salvador Pillos survived an attack by two motorcycle-riding gunmen who shot him while he was inspecting a construction project. On the afternoon of February 23, 2013, Barangay Fortuna chairman Alfredo Arce was gunned down by a gunman on the back of a motorcycle. Arce was shot in the chest and died on the spot. On the evening ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dumalneg
Dumalneg, officially the Municipality of Dumalneg (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 3,087 people. Dumalneg was composed of only a single barangay of the same name until August 10, 2012, when the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Dumalneg in its territorial dispute with neighboring Bangui over the jurisdiction of Barangay San Isidro. The writ of execution in this regard was issued in 2013. Geography The Municipality of Dumalneg is bordered by Pagudpud to the north; Adams to the east; Vintar to the south, and Bangui to the west. It is a land-locked municipality with an area covering 88.48 km2. Nearly all parts of Dumalneg are mountainous. Dumalneg is situated from the provincial capital Laoag, and from the country's capital city of Manila. Barangays Dumalneg is politically divided in 4 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Cabaritan * Kalaw * Quibel * Sa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dingras
Dingras, officially the Municipality of Dingras (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 40,127 people distributed over 31 barangays. Etymology The Legend of Dingras Legend has it that in the early times, there were two prosperous barangays in the present site of the town - each ruled by a powerful chief or datu. They were bitter and mortal enemies. Naslag was the powerful chief of the barangay north of the river, while Allawigan was the chief of the barangay to the south of the river. One day, Allawigan and his warriors went out to go hunting. Ras, his son, was the bravest among them. During the hunt, Ras followed a deer that went north across the river. As he was chasing the deer, he saw a beautiful damsel gathering wildflowers on the opposite side of the riverbank. She was Ding, the daughter of Naslag. To help the lady, Ras gathered the most beautiful flowers near him, attached them to an arrow ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Currimao
Currimao, officially the Municipality of Currimao (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 12,215 people. Geography The Municipality of Currimao is bordered by Pinili to the south, Batac to the east, the South China Sea to the west, and Paoay to the north. Currimao is situated from the provincial capital Laoag, and from the country's capital city of Manila. Barangays Currimao is politically subdivided into 23 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Anggapang Norte * Anggapang Sur * Bimmanga * Cabuusan * Comcomloong * Gaang * Lang-ayan-Baramban * Lioes * Maglaoi Centro * Maglaoi Norte * Maglaoi Sur * Paguludan-Salindeg * Pangil * Pias Norte * Pias Sur * Poblacion I * Poblacion II * Salugan * San Simeon * Santa Cruz * Tapao-Tigue * Torre * Victoria Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Currimao was 12,215 people, with a density of . Econ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carasi
Carasi, officially the Municipality of Carasi (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 1,607 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province and the entire Ilocos Region, and also the least populous in the island of Luzon. Geography Carasi is a land-locked town situated in the eastern border of Ilocos Norte. Vintar is situated to the north of Carasi, Calanasan to the east, Nueva Era to the south, and Piddig to the west. Majority of the populated areas of the town are at the foot of the Cordillera Mountains. Carasi is situated from the provincial capital Laoag, and from the country's capital city of Manila. Barangays Carasi is politically subdivided into 3 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Angset * Barbaqueso (Poblacion) * Virbira Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Carasi was 1,607 people, with a density of . ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Burgos, Ilocos Norte
Burgos, officially the Municipality of Burgos (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 10,759 people. It was formerly known as Nagpartian and was renamed after the martyred priest José Burgos who was born in the Ilocos Region. It is home of the century-old Cape Bojeador Lighthouse. History The town was first known as Nagparitan, the early inhabitants were called Mumburi and known as a wild and fierce people who prevented the Christianized natives from settling in the vicinity. When the Spaniards came to the area, the people staged a revolt, killed the priest, and mutilated his body. Because of this incident, the Spaniards changed the name of Nagparitan, meaning prohibit, to Nagpartian which means the place of slaughter. On October 15, 1903, Nagpartian was then fused with the municipality of Bangui due to low collection of government taxes. In 1912, Executive Order No. 87 was issued to separate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banna, Ilocos Norte
Banna, officially the Municipality of Banna (; ), is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 19,297 people. History The word ''Banna'' was taken from the native chieftain named Bana. It was formerly known as Espiritu. The name changed under ''Sangguniang Panlalawigan'' (SP) Resolution No. 120–95 on March 20, 1995; ratified on March 10, 1996. Geography Banna is situated from the provincial capital Laoag, and from the country's capital city of Manila. Barangays Banna is politically subdivided into 20 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios. * Balioeg * Bangsar * Barbarangay * Binacag * Bomitog * Bugasi * Caestebanan * Caribquib * Catagtaguen * Crispina * Hilario (Poblacion) * Imelda * Lorenzo (Poblacion) * Macayepyep * Marcos (Poblacion) * Nagpatayan * Sinamar * Tabtabagan * Valdez * Valenciano (Poblacion) Climate Demographics In the 2020 census, the population of Banna, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
