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Darapidap

Ilocos, Philippines · Asia

About Darapidap

Darapidap sits on the route: 5 minutes from Candon, 52km from Bomod-ok Falls.

Darapidap is a town located in Ilocos, Philippines. With a population of 2,684, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Darapidap 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 Darapidap to your route.

About Darapidap

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 the

Read 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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Where is Darapidap located?

Darapidap is located in Ilocos, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 17.2001 latitude, 120.4180 longitude.

What is the population of Darapidap?

Darapidap has a population of approximately 2,684 people, making it a town in Philippines.

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Quick Information

Population
2,684
Continent
Asia
Country
Philippines
Region
Ilocos
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
17.2001, 120.4180

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Darapidap

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Vigan Heritage City

The best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia, with cobblestone streets and distinctive Bahay na Bato architecture.

42 km · about 50 min drive

waterfall

Bomod-ok Falls

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.

52 km · about 60 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.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Darapidap

  • 53 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.
  • 74 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.
  • 78 kmBatad Rice TerracesA stunning amphitheater of rice terraces in a remote Ifugao village, considered the most dramatic section of the Philippine Cordillera terraces.
  • 78 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.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

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