City of Vigan

Vigan is a city in Ilocos Sur, Northern Luzon. Its Spanish colonial influence in local architecture and old-world charm make it a unique city in the Philippines.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Vigan Cathedral and Immaculate Conception School of Theology.

Vigan Cathedral

Church

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The Metropolitan Cathedral and Parish of the Conversion of Saint Paul, commonly known as Vigan Cathedral and locally known as Simbaan a Dakkel, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines.

Immaculate Conception School of Theology

College

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Immaculate Conception School of Theology is a college.

Plaza Salcedo

Park

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Plaza Salcedo is a public park in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines. The park is the longer arm of an L-shaped open space where a popular fountain display is located.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bantay and Caoayan.

Bantay

Town

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Bantay, officially the Municipality of Bantay, is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 37,088 people.

Caoayan

Town

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Caoayan, officially the Municipality of Caoayan, is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 19,715 people.

City of Vigan

Type: Locality with 54,500 residents
Location: Ilocos Sur, Ilocos, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia
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Latitude

17.5628° or 17° 33′ 46″ north

Longitude

120.3907° or 120° 23′ 27″ east

Population

54,500

Elevation

5 metres (16 feet)

Open location code

7Q92H97R+37

GeoNames ID

1679983

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In Other Languages

“City of Vigan” goes by many names.

Filipino: “Ciudad Fernandina”
Filipino: “Lungsod ng Vigan”
Filipino: “Vigan City”
Filipino: “Vigan”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Vigan Mindoro Airport and Dile Point.

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