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Cantoria

Ilocos, Philippines · Asia

About Cantoria

Cantoria sits on the route: 5 minutes from Rimus, 45km from Timbac Mummy Caves.

Cantoria is a town located in Ilocos, Philippines. With a population of 2,552, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Cantoria 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 Cantoria to your route.

About Cantoria

Balaoan, officially the Municipality of Balaoan (Ilocano: Ili ti Balaoan; Filipino: Bayan ng Balaoan), is a coastal municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 40,440 people.

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Where is Cantoria located?

Cantoria is located in Ilocos, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 16.8441 latitude, 120.4045 longitude.

What is the population of Cantoria?

Cantoria has a population of approximately 2,552 people, making it a town in Philippines.

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Quick Information

Population
2,552
Continent
Asia
Country
Philippines
Region
Ilocos
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
16.8441, 120.4045

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
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Worth the detour from Cantoria

3 notable places within an hour's 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.

45 km · about 50 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.

49 km · about 55 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Sagada

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.

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Cantoria

  • 49 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 kmSagadaA 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.
  • 69 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.
  • 74 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.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Cantoria.

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🇵🇭 Philippines

4 km awayPop. 6,670

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🇵🇭 Philippines

5 km awayPop. 2,117

Lusong

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6 km awayPop. 3,193

Bangar

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