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Vigan Heritage City
The best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia, with cobblestone streets and distinctive Bahay na Bato architecture.
43 km · about 50 min drive
Ilocos, Philippines · Asia
Candon sits on the route: 5 minutes from Darapidap, 48km from Bomod-ok Falls.
Candon is a town located in Ilocos, Philippines. With a population of 11,236, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Candon 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 Candon to your route.
Candon, officially the City of Candon (Ilocano: Siudad ti Candon; Filipino: Lungsod ng Candon), is a component city in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 61,315 people. Thus, surpassing the provincial capital Vigan as the most populated city in theRead more
province.
Dubbed the "Tobacco Capital of the Philippines", the city is the country's largest producer of Virginia tobacco.
The town is known for making the world's heaviest and largest kalamay, a sweet and viscous snack made from sticky rice, coconut milk, and sugar. This city also has a rich historical background. In its legends, the name of the city is derived from the legendary "kandong" tree which is almost extinct in the area. Its patron saint is John of Sahagún whose feast day is celebrated on June 12.
Candon is the center of the 2nd district of Ilocos Sur and also the most populous city in that province. Government district offices are all located in the city, supporting more than 100,000 residents in terms of commercial and industrial services.
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Candon is located in Ilocos, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 17.1947 latitude, 120.4517 longitude.
Candon has a population of approximately 11,236 people, making it a town in Philippines.
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The best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia, with cobblestone streets and distinctive Bahay na Bato architecture.
43 km · about 50 min drive
waterfall
A wide curtain of water falling into a cold pool below Sagada, reached by a stepped descent of around an hour through Aguid's rice terraces. Known locally as the Big Falls.
48 km · about 55 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A pine-forested Cordillera town reached by a serpentine mountain road from Bontoc, famous for coffins hung on limestone cliff faces in Echo Valley and a sea of cloud seen from Kiltepan viewpoint at dawn.
49 km · about 55 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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