Ilagan

Ilagan is a city in Isabela province on the Philippines and covers a large area with farmland and urban neighborhoods. It functions as an administrative and commercial center serving both rural and city-based populations across the region.

Spanish missionaries established a settlement in 1686 that transformed the region into an important administrative center in Cagayan Valley. This early foundation shaped the area's development into a regional commercial and governance hub.

The Mammangi Festival celebrates the region's farming heritage, where growers showcase corn harvests and share traditional cultivation methods that have been passed down through generations.

The city experiences two main growing seasons, with dry conditions from December through April and rain from May to September. Visitors should plan accordingly, as the wet season brings more active farming operations and potentially challenging road conditions.

The area is officially recognized as a major corn-producing region and plays a significant role in the country's agriculture. It produces substantial quantities of this crop, making it a center for farm-based economy at the national level.

Location: Isabela

Inception: May 4, 1686

Elevation above the sea: 139 m

Shares border with: Tumauini, Benito Soliven, Gamu, San Mariano

Website: https://cityofilagan.gov.ph

GPS coordinates: 17.14863,121.88865

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:22