Bontoc, Municipal capital in Mountain Province, Philippines
Bontoc sits at 1,173 meters elevation, surrounded by mountains and crossed by the Chico River in the northern part of Luzon Island.
The Philippine Commission established Bontoc as administrative center in 1908, with Samuel Kane initiating developments including a provincial building and transportation routes.
The Lang-ay Festival occurs annually, presenting traditional music, dances, and ceremonies of the indigenous Bontoc people through community gatherings.
Visitors reach Bontoc via public transportation from Baguio City, with regular bus services operating at the Dangwa Terminal and Rising Sun station.
The Stone Agricultural Calendar and Alab petroglyphs, both National Cultural Treasures, display ancient carvings that record farming cycles and historical events.
Location: Mountain Province
Inception: 1908
Elevation above the sea: 1,173 m
Shares border with: Sadanga, Hungduan, Sabangan
Website: http://lgubontoc.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 17.09000,120.97722
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54
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