photogenic
Kapurpurawan Rock Formation
A cream-white limestone outcrop sculpted by wind and surf on the Burgos coast, sitting on a dark rock shelf above the South China Sea. A short boardwalk leads from the car park.
38 km · about 45 min drive
Ilocos, Philippines · Asia
Laoag sits on the route: 10 minutes from Bacarra, 51km from Patapat Viaduct.
Laoag is a city located in Ilocos, Philippines. With a population of 112,117, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Laoag 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 Laoag to your route.
Laoag ([laʊˈag]), officially the City of Laoag (Ilocano: Siudad ti Laoag; Filipino: Lungsod ng Laoag), is a component city and capital of the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 112,117 people.
It is the province's most populous settlement, as well as itsRead more
political, commercial, and industrial hub. The Ilocos Region's busiest commercial airport is also built in Laoag. It is also the northernmost city in the Philippines.
The municipalities of San Nicolas, Paoay, Sarrat, Piddig, Vintar, and Bacarra form its boundaries. The foothills of the Cordillera Central mountain range to the east, and the South China Sea to the west are its physical boundaries.
Laoag experiences a prevailing monsoon climate of Northern Luzon, characterized by a dry season from November to April and a wet season from May to October. Despite being battered by powerful typhoons occasionally, Laoag can still be referred to as the "Sunshine City".
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Laoag is located in Ilocos, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 18.1978 latitude, 120.5957 longitude.
Laoag has a population of approximately 112,117 people, making it a city in Philippines.
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A cream-white limestone outcrop sculpted by wind and surf on the Burgos coast, sitting on a dark rock shelf above the South China Sea. A short boardwalk leads from the car park.
38 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Twenty turbines standing in a curved row on a grey-sand beach facing the West Philippine Sea, the country's first commercial wind farm, commissioned in 2005. The service road runs right along the shore.
39 km · about 45 min drive
coastal drive
A 1.3 km concrete viaduct curving along the base of the Cordillera where the mountains meet the sea at Pagudpud: the scenic climax of the Ilocos Norte coastal drive.
51 km · about 60 min drive
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Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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