Ilocos Region Overview Quiz

ILOCOS REGION OVERVIEW

• Located in the northwestern portion of Luzon in the Philippines.
• Bounded by the Cordillera Administrative Region and Cagayan Valley to the east, Central Luzon to the south, and the South China Sea to the west.
• Comprises four provinces: Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan.
• Regional center is San Fernando City, La Union.

DEMOGRAPHICS

• Historical homeland of the Ilocanos, including President Ferdinand "BongBong" Marcos Jr.
• Population composition: Ilocanos (66%), Pangasinan people (27%), Tagalogs (3%).

ECONOMY

• Southern area, particularly Pangasinan, focused on agro-industrial and service industries.
• Northern area predominantly relies on the agricultural sector.
• Tourism industry thrives on coastal beaches and eco-tourism, leveraging marine and forest resources.

ILLOCOS NORTE

• Capital: Laoag City.
• Famous Tourism Destinations:
  • Marcos Museum and Mausoleum: Houses memorabilia of Ferdinand Marcos; located in Batac, Ilocos Norte.
  • Sinking Bell Tower: Located in Laoag City; reportedly sinking at a rate of one inch annually.
  • Paoay Church (Saint Augustine Church): Roman Catholic church, completed in 1710, renowned for its architecture with large buttresses.
  • Bangui Windmills: Features 20 Vestas V82 turbines along a 9-kilometer stretch off Bangui Bay.

ILOCOS SUR

• Capital: Vigan City.
• Founded by Spanish conquistador Juan de Salcedo in 1572; originally included parts of Abra and La Unión.
• Famous Tourism Destinations:
  • Historic City of Vigan: 16th-century town recognized by UNESCO as the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia.
  • Santa Maria Church (Church of Our Lady of the Assumption): Notable parish church in Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur.
  • Baluarte Resort and Mini Zoo: A family-friendly spot in Vigan, owned by Chavit Singson, offering various activities for visitors.

LA UNION

• Capital City: San Fernando; serves as the regional center for the Ilocos Region.
• Famous Tourism Destinations:
  • Pindangan Ruins: Historical site linked to San Fernando’s original name; represents the local tradition of producing sun-dried meat.