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Bambang

Cagayan Valley, Philippines · Asia

About Bambang

Bambang sits on the route: 10 minutes from San Antonio, 34km from Dalton Pass.

Bambang is a town located in Cagayan Valley, Philippines. With a population of 60,146, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Bambang sits in Philippines, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Manila time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Bambang to your route.

About Bambang

Bambang, officially the Municipality of Bambang (Gaddang: Ili na Bambang; Ilocano: Ili ti Bambang; Tagalog: Bayan ng Bambang), is a municipality in the province of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 60,146 people.

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Where is Bambang located?

Bambang is located in Cagayan Valley, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 16.3865 latitude, 121.1066 longitude.

What is the population of Bambang?

Bambang has a population of approximately 60,146 people, making it a town in Philippines.

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Quick Information

Population
60,146
Continent
Asia
Country
Philippines
Region
Cagayan Valley
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
16.3865, 121.1066

Emergency & Services

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Police
911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Bambang

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

mountain pass

Dalton Pass

The 900 m gap where the Nueva Ecija-Nueva Vizcaya road crosses the Caraballo Mountains, a tight sequence of curves that is the gateway to Cagayan Valley. A memorial marks the fierce 1945 battle fought here.

34 km · about 40 min drive

historic highway

Halsema Highway

The 'highest highway in the Philippines' winds along Cordillera ridgelines from Baguio to Bontoc, topping 2,255 m at Atok with vegetable terraces and cloud-filled valleys below.

41 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Timbac Mummy Caves

Burial caves at around 2,000 metres above Kabayan holding Ibaloi fire-mummies, smoke-cured in wooden coffins several centuries ago. Reached by a rough spur road off the Halsema Highway and a short descent.

46 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Banaue Rice Terraces

Ancient rice terraces carved into mountainsides by the Ifugao people over 2,000 years ago, often called the Eighth Wonder of the World.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Bambang

  • 34 kmDalton PassThe 900 m gap where the Nueva Ecija-Nueva Vizcaya road crosses the Caraballo Mountains, a tight sequence of curves that is the gateway to Cagayan Valley. A memorial marks the fierce 1945 battle fought here.
  • 41 kmHalsema HighwayThe 'highest highway in the Philippines' winds along Cordillera ridgelines from Baguio to Bontoc, topping 2,255 m at Atok with vegetable terraces and cloud-filled valleys below.
  • 59 kmBanaue Rice TerracesAncient rice terraces carved into mountainsides by the Ifugao people over 2,000 years ago, often called the Eighth Wonder of the World.
  • 61 kmBatad Rice TerracesA stunning amphitheater of rice terraces in a remote Ifugao village, considered the most dramatic section of the Philippine Cordillera terraces.

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

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