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Ilocos Sur

Ilocos Sur is a province of the Philippines located in the Ilocos Region in Luzon. Its capital is Vigan City and borders Ilocos Norte and Abra to the north, Mountain Province to the east, and La Union and Benguet to the south. To the west of Ilocos Sur is the South China Sea.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Province of Ilocos Sur

Region: Ilocos Region (Region I)
Capital: Vigan City
Founded:
Population:
2000 census—594,206 (41th largest).
Density—230 per km² (34th highest).
Area: 2,579.6 km² (27th smallest)
Divisions:
Component Cities—2.
Municipalities—32.
Barangays—768.
Congressional districts—2.
Languages: Iloko
Governor: Deogracias Victor B. Savellano (2001-2004)

Table of contents
1 People and Culture
2 Economy
3 Geography
4 History
5 External Links

People and Culture

Economy

Geography

Political

Ilocos Sur is subdivided into 32 municipalities and 2 cities.

Cities

Municipalities

  • Alilem
  • Banayoyo
  • Bantay
  • Burgos
  • Cabugao
  • Caoayan
  • Cervantes
  • Galimuyod
  • Gregorio del Pilar (Concepcion)
  • Lidlidda
  • Magsingal
  • Nagbukel
  • Narvacan
  • Quirino (Angkaki)
  • Salcedo (Baugen)
  • San Emilio
  • San Esteban
  • San Ildefonso
  • San Juan (Lapog)
  • San Vicente
  • Santa
  • Santa Catalina
  • Santa Cruz
  • Santa Lucia
  • Santa Maria
  • Santiago
  • Santo Domingo
  • Sigay
  • Sinait
  • Sugpon
  • Suyo
  • Tagudin

Physical

History

External Links





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