Abra, Administrative province in Northern Luzon, Philippines
The province encompasses deep valleys and mountains in the Cordillera region, with the Abra River flowing through its western portion.
Spanish colonizers established their presence in Bangued by 1598, building garrisons and missions that formed the foundation of current settlements.
The Tinguians, also known as Itnegs, represent the primary indigenous group of the region, maintaining their traditions through generations.
Bangued serves as the provincial capital of Abra, which contains 27 municipalities and 303 barangays across 4,165 square kilometers.
The province derives its name from the Spanish word for gorge, referencing the Banaoang Gap where the Abra River meets the West Philippine Sea.
Location: Cordillera Administrative Region
Inception: March 10, 1917
Capital city: Bangued
Shares border with: Ilocos Sur, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ilocos Norte
Email: abragovernorofc@gmail.com
Website: http://abra.gov.ph
GPS coordinates: 17.58333,120.75000
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:16
Santa Maria Church
37.2 km
Vigan Cathedral
38.3 km
Mount Binuluan
47.6 km
Cassamata Hill National Park
13.7 km
Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish Church
10.9 km
Bangued Cathedral
14.2 km
Balbalasang-Balbalan National Park
40 km
Quirino Stadium
38.2 km
Museo nina Juan at Antonio Luna
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Juan Luna Shrine
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Church of Sta. Maria historical marker
37.2 km
Church of Narvacan historical marker
34.4 km
Birthplace of Juan Luna y Novicio historical marker
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Diego–Gabriela Silang Pass historical marker
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Leona Florentino historical marker
38.3 km
Isabelo F. de los Reyes historical marker
38.3 km
Maria Josefa Gabriela Silang historical marker
35.2 km
Antonio Luna historical marker
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Quintin Paredes historical marker
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Quintin Paredes Ancestral House
14 km
Site of the Diocese of Nueva Segovia historical marker
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The Church of Badoc historical marker
48.2 km
Syquia Mansion historical marker
38.2 km
Juan Luna y Novicio historical marker
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Syquia Mansion
38.2 km
Cathedral of Vigan historical marker
38.4 km
Church of Sta. Maria historical marker
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Syquia Mansion historical marker
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