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LAOAG:
Best of the Islands Philippines
Political Subdivisions
Ilocos Norte has 22 municipalities
namely: Adams, Badoc, Bacarra, Bangui, Batac, Burgos, Carasi,
Currimao, Dingras, Dumalmeg, Espiritu, Marcos, Nueva Era, Pagudpud,
Paoay, Pasuquin,Piddig, Pinili, San Nicolas, Sarrat, Solsona
and Vintar.
Laoag converted into a city on
June 19, 1965 under R.A. 4584, remains as capital.
The municipalities and Laoag
City are further subdivided into 550 barangays and 2 districts.
Laoag, Philippines is
approximately 475 Kms.
away from Manila (Rizal Monument)
Philippine
Travel Tips and General Informations
Source of Information:
Department of Tourism, Philippines
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LAOAG:
Best of the Islands Philippines Ilocos Norte has 22 municipalities namely: Adams, Badoc, Bacarra, Bangui, Batac, Burgos, Carasi, Currimao, Dingras, Dumalmeg, Espiritu, Marcos, Nueva Era, Pagudpud, Paoay, Pasuquin,Piddig, Pinili, San Nicolas, Sarrat, Solsona and Vintar. Laoag converted into a city on June 19, 1965 under R.A. 4584, remains as capital. The municipalities and Laoag City are further subdivided into 550 barangays and 2 districts. |
away from Manila (Rizal Monument) Source of Information: Department of Tourism, Philippines |
Climate
The province experience's dry
season from November to April and wet season from May to October.
Annual rainfall is 2,067.2 mm while average temperature is 26.8
degree celcius. The province is occasionally visited tropical
cyclones and storms during the southwest monsoon season.
Population
Population of the province in
1990 was 461,661. Average annual growth rate is 1.68% while the
density is 135.81 per square kilometer. The preliminary population
count in 1995 recorded a 4.53% increase. Laoag City had a population
of 88,300.
Language/Dialect
Ilocano(Iloko) is the major dialict.
English and Filipino are the tools of instruction in schools.
Major Industries
Agriculture is the main livelihood
of the people. Garlic is the principal cash crop. Fishing and
manufacturing are other industries. Cottage industries include
pottery, blacksmithing and furniture making.
Travel
Tips General Informations in Laoag
Brief
History - Political
Subdivision / Climate / Population / Language / Major Industries
- Historical Tourist Attractions
- Cultural Tourist Attractions
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Tourist Attractions - Festival
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Climate The province experience's dry season from November to April and wet season from May to October. Annual rainfall is 2,067.2 mm while average temperature is 26.8 degree celcius. The province is occasionally visited tropical cyclones and storms during the southwest monsoon season. Population Population of the province in 1990 was 461,661. Average annual growth rate is 1.68% while the density is 135.81 per square kilometer. The preliminary population count in 1995 recorded a 4.53% increase. Laoag City had a population of 88,300. Language/Dialect Ilocano(Iloko) is the major dialict. English and Filipino are the tools of instruction in schools. Major Industries Agriculture is the main livelihood of the people. Garlic is the principal cash crop. Fishing and manufacturing are other industries. Cottage industries include pottery, blacksmithing and furniture making.
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