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Ilagan
Capital of Isabela, Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Iligan.
Ilagan, officially the City of Ilagan (Ibanag: Siudad nat Ilagan; Ilocano: Siudad ti Ilagan; Filipino: Lungsod ng Ilagan), is a 1st class component city[14] and capital of the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 158,218 people[12] making it the most populous city in the province.[15] As of 2022, it also had the most number of voters in the province with 101,050 electorates.[16][17]
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Ilagan | |
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City of Ilagan | |
![]() Ilagan Rizal Park | |
Nicknames: | |
Motto(s): Sulong Pa! Lungsod ng Ilagan (More Progress! City of Ilagan) | |
Anthem: City of Ilagan Hymn[7] (formerly, Martsa ng Ilagan (Ilagan March)[8]) | |
![]() Map of Isabela with Ilagan highlighted | |
Location within the Philippines | |
Coordinates: 17°08′56″N 121°53′22″E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Cagayan Valley |
Province | Isabela |
District | 1st district |
Founded | May 4, 1686 |
Cityhood | August 11, 2012 |
Barangays | 91 (see Barangays) |
Government | |
• Type | Sangguniang Panlungsod |
• Mayor | Josemarie L. Diaz |
• Vice Mayor | Kiryll S. Bello |
• Representative | Antonio T. Albano |
• City Council | Members
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• Electorate | 101,050 voters (2022) |
Area | |
• Total | 1,166.26 km2 (450.30 sq mi) |
Elevation | 139 m (456 ft) |
Highest elevation | 1,388 m (4,554 ft) |
Lowest elevation | 24 m (79 ft) |
Population (2020 census)[12] | |
• Total | 158,218 |
• Density | 140/km2 (350/sq mi) |
• Households | 39,663 |
Demonym(s) | Ilagueño (m) Ilagueña (f) |
Economy | |
• Income class | 1st city income class |
• Poverty incidence | 14.00 |
• Revenue | ₱ 1,870 million (2020) |
• Assets | ₱ 4,844 million (2020) |
• Expenditure | ₱ 1,735 million (2020) |
• Liabilities | ₱ 1,898 million (2020) |
Service provider | |
• Electricity | Isabela 2 Electric Cooperative (ISELCO 2) |
• Water | Metro Ilagan Water |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code | 3300 |
PSGC | |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)78 |
Native languages | Ibanag Ilocano Tagalog |
Patron saint | Saint Ferdinand of Castile |
Website | www |
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With a total land area of 116,626 hectares (288,190 acres), it is the largest city on the island of Luzon and the fourth largest city in land area in the Philippines, after Davao City, Puerto Princesa, and Zamboanga City.[18]