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| Ilocos Sur Province | |
| Capital | Vigan City |
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| Residents | 689.668 (2015) |
| surface | 2,596 km² |
| website | www.ilocossur.gov.ph |
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The Filipino province Ilocos Sur lies on Luzón.
places
Old town of Vigan City
- Vigan City - Capital of the province and UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Candon City
- Santa Maria
Other goals
background
The province was founded in 1572 by the Spanish conquistador Juan de Salcedo as they moved from the northern province Ilocos Norte split off. Today the province consists of 2 cities and 32 municipalities.
language
In the province of Ilocos Sur is mainly Ilokano spoken
getting there
mobility
Tourist Attractions
- Vigan City. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- beaches. There are some well-known beaches in the province, such as Cabangtalan (also known as Imelda's Cove), Pug-os (in Cabugao) and the cities of Santa, Santa Maria, Santiago, San Esteban and Candon.
- Churches. There are a number of churches in the region that are well worth seeing, such as The Cathedral of Vigan City as well as the churches of Santa Maria and Sinait.
- Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park
activities
Bantay Church
