Laoag is the capital city of Ilocos Norte province, located in the northwest of Luzon Island in the Philippines. Ilocos Norte has a population of over 568,000 people and a land area of 3,467.89 square kilometers. The terrain is generally mountainous and rocky, with 13 mountains in the area. The economy depends on agriculture, fishing, and related industries. The presence of rivers and proximity to the sea have made fishing a productive economic activity. The people celebrate various festivals throughout the year that showcase Ilocano culture and traditions.

1. LAOAG

2. LOCATION:
 Absolute Location:
-Between 17˚ 48’ and 18˚ 29’ north latitudes
-120˚ 5’ and 120˚ 58’ east longitudes
Relative Location:
- Ilocos Norte located at the northwest corner of Luzon Island
- 487 kilometers north-northwest of Manila.
-By air: 48 minutes from Manila; 80 minutes from Taipei
-By land: 9 hours from Manila; 5 hours from Baguio

3. W
N
E
S
Apayao
Cagayan
Ilocos Sur
Abra
SE

4. W
Luzon Strait
Babuyan Channel
N
E
S
South
China Sea

5. PLACE :
 Laoag is the capital city
 Population: 568,017 as of 2010
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
 land area: 3,467.89 km2
 Seasons:
Dry - November to April
Wet - May to October
 physical features: hills, mountains, coastal and miscellaneous
land types. Its terrain is generally mountainous and rocky. There are
thirteen (13) mountains in the area

13. HUMAN CHARACTERISTICS:
Based on (NSCB) and Human Development Network, Ilocos
Norte had the highest Human Development Index (HDI) among
the four provinces of Region I.
Bain is the Ilocano trait for hiya or amor propio (sence of
shame).
It is essentially to show panagdayaw (respect for the
sensitivities of others).
They also celebrate fiestas like:
•Pamulinawen Festival, Laoag City, February 10
•Guling-Guling Festival, Paoay, Eve of Ash Wednesday
•December Festival, Laoag City
• Farmer’s Festival, Bacarra
•Magdadaran: Talip Festival, Adams & Carassi

14. •Source of income:

15. HUMAN-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION:
along the bank of the Laoag River, it is the nerve center of the
province and the seat of politics, business, commerce, education
and religion.
They use land on agriculture, related industries, non agricultural
industries and entrepreneurial activities.
People in the community depend also in the wet season because
they can grown plants here.
The presence of rivers and other bodies of fresh water and the
proximity of the China Sea have made the fishing industry a
productive economic activity
The presence of rivers and other bodies of fresh water and the
proximity of the China Sea have made the fishing industry a
productive economic activity

16. People in this province use the presence of destination to
put up businesses like selling souvenirs and others.
They depend on the water forms as a source of their food,
income and other uses.
Thin cotton is recommended, although a jacket may be
necessary in the evenings during the cooler months
(November - February)

18. MOVEMENT:
•Transportation

20. •Information /Idea Movement

22. People from the neighboring provinces as well as from other
countries reach the province through business activities or
trading.
Other people visit in this province because of tourist spot.

23. REGION:
 Language: Ilocano (Iloko), Filipino and
English
Political Subdivisions:
-One city
- 22 municipalities and
- 557 baranggays
 this province was similar to its neighbor by
languages, industries, traditions and climate.