Laoag, Provincial capital city in Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
Located along the South China Sea, Laoag spans across 80 barangays with streets lined by Spanish colonial buildings and modern establishments.
The Spanish colonization of Laoag began in 1572 when Juan de Salcedo arrived, establishing a settlement that became a significant gold mining and trading center.
Every February, the Pamulinawen Festival fills the streets with traditional Ilocano dances, music performances, and regional food competitions.
Laoag International Airport connects the city with Manila through multiple daily flights, while local transportation relies on jeepneys and tricycles.
The Sinking Bell Tower, built in the 17th century, descends into sandy ground at a rate of one inch per year due to its weight.
Location: Ilocos Norte
Elevation above the sea: 57 m
Shares border with: Bacarra, Paoay, Piddig, サンニコラス, Sarrat
Website: http://laoagcity.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 18.19778,120.59361
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:35
Malacañang of the North
9.6 km
Laoag Cathedral
445 m
Bacarra Church
6.2 km
San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church
2.7 km
Malacañang of the North
9.6 km
Dingras Church
15.3 km
Piddig Church
13.5 km
Abolition of Tobacco Monopoly historical marker
310 m
Claro Caluya historical marker
13.4 km
General Artemio Ricarte (Vibora) historical marker
16 km
Ferdinand E. Marcos historical marker
16.2 km
Sarrat Church
7.2 km
Don Mariano Marcos y Rubio historical marker
16.1 km
Museo Ilocos Norte
164 m
Roque B. Ablan historical marker
831 m
Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol
165 m
Governor Roque B. Ablan, Sr. Shrine
831 m
Home of Puruganan Family historical marker
15.1 km
Don Claro Caluya Green Garden
13.4 km
Abolition of Tobacco Monopoly Monument
301 m
Marcos Museum
6.9 km
Anastacia Giron Tupas historical marker
400 m
Capitol of the Province of Ilocos Norte historical marker
176 m
Ruins of the Catholic Church of Dingras historical marker
15.3 km
Church of San Nicolas historical marker
2.6 km
Church of Laoag historical marker
420 m
Church of Piddig historical marker
13.5 km
Municipal Hall of San Nicolas historical marker
2.8 kmReviews
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