The document provides information about the Ilocos Region located in northern Luzon, Philippines. It consists of four provinces: Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan. The region has a population of over 4 million people and the predominant language is Ilocano. It describes the geographic and climate profiles of the region as well as how to travel there. Specific details are then given about the provinces of Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur, including their locations, terrain, climate, and major tourist attractions such as beaches, churches, and historical sites.

1. Region I
Ilocos
Region

2. Area And Location
-situated on the northwestern coats of Luzon, the
region covers an area of 12,840.19 square kilometers.
Its coast extends from La Union northwards to Ilocos
Norte, while its river basins are found in Ilocos Norte
and Pangasinan.
Geographic Profile
- the region is predominantly mountainous. The climate is
dry from November to April, and wet from May to
October. The temperature is normally cool from
December to February, and hot in April and May.

3. People
- as of 2000, the Ilocos Region had a population of
4,200.478. majority of the people speak Ilocano,
but Pangasinense is spoken in the central towns of
Pangasinan, and English and Filipino remain the basic
mediums of instruction in schools.
Political Profile
- the provinces of region I are Ilocos Norte, Ilocos
Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan. The cities are
Dagupan, San Carlos, Alaminos, San Fernando,
Vigan, and Laoag.

4. How To Get There
- the Ilocos Region can be reached by land.
Several companies like Philippine Rabbit and
Victory Liner have buses going to the
different provinces of the region from
Manila. Commercial airlines have regular
flights to Ilocos Norte via Laoag
International Airport.

5. Ilocos Norte
Laoag
City

6. Area and Location
- Ilocos Norte has a total land area of
3,399.34 square kilometers. It is located on
the northmost edge of western Luzon, and is
bounded by the Babuyan Channel on the
north and its sister province Ilocos Sur on
the South. To the west are the waters of
the South China Sea.

7. Geographica Profile
-Ilocos Norte consists mostly of alluvial plains, hills,
mountains, and coastal land. Its terraine is
generally mountainous and rocky. The province is
traversed by numerous rivers, including Bonga, Bolo,
Lubungaon, Bacarra, and Laoag.
How to get there
-there are two ways to get to Ilocos Norte from
Manila: by land, through buses plying the route to
this province; and by air, through flights offered
by Air Philippines and Asian Spirit.

8. TOURIST ATTRACTION
Name and
Location
Description
Cape Bojeador
Lighthouse
burgos
Built in 1982, the lighthouse is still sending out signals to ships
passing by the cape facing the northern portion of the South
China Sea. This is the highest lighthouse in the philippines.
La Paz Sand Dunes
Brgy.La Paz,
Laoag City
These unique sand dunes,locally named Bantay Bimmaboy,are
shaped like pigs and attract not only the natives but foreign
tourists as well.The area has served as a filming location for
local as well as international movies.Near the sand dunes is a
beach area.
Malacanang of
The North
Paoay
Built as the official residence of former president ferdinand E.
Marcos in Iocos Norte, this imposing structure, which overlooks
the the legendary Paoay Lake, is now a museum.
Marcos Museum
Sarrat
The house where former President Ferdinand Marcos was born,
now transformed into a museum.
Pagudpud beach
pagudpud
This white-sand beach, stretching across the municipalities of
Pagudpud and Bangui, is one of the most beautiful coastal strips
in the northern section of Luzon, and is currently being
developed as a tourist site.

9. Name and Location
Description
Paoay Curch
Poblacion, Paoay
Built of coral blocks and stucco-plastered bricks, the
church is a unique combination of Gothic, baroque, and
oriental designs. Its construction started in 1704 and was
finally completed in 1894.
Patapat Bridge
Pagudpud
This scenic bridge, ideally situated between mountains
and the sea, connects the provinces of Ilocos Norte and
Cagayan.
San Nicolas Church
Poblacion, Sab Nicolas
The first stone-and-brick building in the Ilocos Region,
this church was built in 1591, was occupied by the
Katipuneros under Gen. Manuel Tinio in 1898 and was
occupied by the American forces in 1899. The present
structure is a reconstruction of the 18th-century building.
St. William's Cathedral
Laoag City
Designed in the style of the Italian Renaissance, this
church was built by the Augustinians in 1642. It has a
unique two-storey facade held by four pairs of coupled
columns.
Sta. Monica church
Sarrat
Built facing the river in Sarrat, this century-old church is
noted for its classical and baroque architecture.

11. Ilocos Sur
Vigan
City

12. Area and Location
-the province of Ilocos Sur is located along the
western coast of North Luzon, bounded by
Ilocos Norte on the north, Abra on the
northeast, Mountain Province on the east,
Benguet on the southeast, La Union on the
south, and the south china sea on the west. It
has a total land area of 2,579.6 square
kilometers.

13. Geographic Profile
The topographical features of the province
consists of a long and narrow coastal plain on
the western side that becomes hilly and
mountainous toward the eastern part,
forming a part of the Cordillera Mountain
Range. The climate is generally dry, especially
during the months of October to May.
How to get there
Air-conditioned buses ply the Manila-ViganLaoag routes on hourly basis. Travel time
from Manila to Vigan is about eight hours.

14. Tourist Attraction
Name and Location
Description
Ancestral Houses
Kamestizoan District in Vigan
These houses boast ancient tile roofs, massive hardwood
floorings, and balustrades and azoteas in various SpanishMexican-Chinese architectual styles.
Apatot Beach
San Esteban
A favorite among the local community, this beach was where
US submarines surfaced to unload arms during World War II.
It was named after a mangrove plant that used to be abundant
in the area.
Archbishop’s Palace
Vigan
Completed in 1793 after a span of seven years, the palace
features sliding capiz windows and cutout decorations with
floral motifs. It houses a collection of priceless ecclesiastical
artifacts and relics from other Ilocos churches.
Bantay Church
Bantay
The church was built in 1590 and was reconstructed in 1950.
it is famous for its earthquake baroque and neo-Gothic
architecture mixed with a psuedo Romanesque design. Its
bell tower standing on a hill nearby served as a lookout for
enemies.

15. Name and location
Description
Candon Beach
Candon
Candon beach, one of the widest in the province, offers gray sand
and clear waters. Some small resorts have been built to
accommodate visitors.
Katib Beach
San Juan
This beach area boasts a number of tourist facilities.
Santiago Cove
Brgy. Sabangan, Santiago
This isolated cove was used by the guirellas as a resupply point
during World War II. The place boasts a fishing village, a watch
tower and a stretch of golden sand beach with amenities for
picnicking and water sports.
St. Paul’s Metropolitan
Cathedral
Vigan
Known for its distinct baroque architecture, this church was built by
the Augustinians during the period from 1790 to 1800. it has a
three-aisle altar and a choir lift. Its belfry is detached and located
along the earthquake belt. Typical of Ilocos churches.
Sta. Maria church
Sta. maria
A century-old structure situated on top of a 60-meter hill used as a
stronghold during the 1896 revolution, this church is now a national
landmark.
Tagudin Sundial
tagudin
Standing in front of the municipal hall, this structure was built in
1848 as a resupply point by the Spanish colonizers.