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| Ilocos Norte Province | |
| Capital | Laoag City |
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| Residents | 593.081 (2015) |
| surface | 3,467.89 km² |
| website | www.ilocosnorte.gov.ph |
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The Filipino province Ilocos Norte belongs to the region Ilocos region North of Luzón.
places
Beach at Pagudpud
- Laoag City - Capital of the province, known as the city of gambling. Due to the connection with an international airport, it is popular with tourists from Korea, Taiwan, China and Hong Kong.
- Pagudpud - Anyone who stands up from the uncrowded beaches Boracay want to relax, finds a rather lonely coastal region here.
- Bacarra
- Batac City
- Dingras
- San Nicolas
- Vintar
Other goals
background
language
The predominant language in the province of Ilocos is Norte Ilokano.
getting there
The provincial capital Laoag City has an international airport. There are regular links in that United States, Hong Kong, Guangzhou (China) and Taiwan. Air Philippines offers domestic flight connections.
With the port of Currimao there are boat connections to the nearby islands.
There are regular bus connections with the capital, operated by among others Philippine Rabbit Bus Line, Partas Co., and Dominion.
mobility
The best way to get between the villages of the province is by bus, mini-bus or jeep.
Tourist Attractions
Paoay Church
Churches: - The region is known for some very interesting Roman Catholic churches.
- Paoay. UNESCO World Heritage Site Since 1993.
- St. William's Cathedral, in Laoag City. Known for its bell tower.
- St. Monica Church, in Sarrat. The largest church in the entire Ilocos region.
- Bacarra. Destroyed by a strong earthquake in 1983, it was rebuilt in 1984.
