Tuguegarao, Regional administrative center in Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
Tuguegarao stretches between the Sierra Madre Mountains and Cordillera Mountains, where the Pinacanauan River joins the Cagayan River at 120 meters elevation.
The settlement, established in 1604 by Dominican missionary Tomas Villa, gained prominence as the provincial capital of Cagayan in 1839 with the opening of Manila Road.
The Pavvurulun Afi Festival brings together students and residents for street dancing performances and competitions honoring Saint Jacinto de Polonia.
The Regional Government Center on Enrile Boulevard houses administrative offices and maintains 24-hour emergency response services through the City Command Center.
The city name originates from Ibanag words 'Tuggi gari yaw', referring to the initial land clearing method used to establish the settlement.
Location: Cagayan
Inception: May 9, 1604
Elevation above the sea: 120 m
Shares border with: Solana, San Pablo
Website: http://tuguegaraocity.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 17.61333,121.73028
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:12
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