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Namboongan

Ilocos, Philippines · Asia

About Namboongan

Namboongan sits on the route: 10 minutes from Macalva Norte, 58km from Timbac Mummy Caves.

Namboongan is a town located in Ilocos, Philippines. With a population of 2,329, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Namboongan 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 Namboongan to your route.

About Namboongan

The Minor Basilica of Our Lady of Charity, formerly known as Santa Monica Church and Agoo Basilica, is a Roman Catholic minor basilica in Agoo, La Union, Philippines. The shrine is dedicated to the Blessed Virgin Mary under the venerated title of Our Lady of Charity. The current Basilica is the seat of the Santa

Read more Monica Parish of the Diocese of San Fernando de La Union under the Vicariate of Saint Francis Xavier, now under the leadership of parish priest Alfonso V. Lacsamana and parish vicar Liberato A. Apusen. Pope John Paul II raised the shrine to the status of Minor Basilica via the pontifical decree Signum illud Sanctuariumque on 15 July 1982. Pope Francis granted a decree of pontifical coronation towards its enshrined Marian image on 29 April 2024. The rite of coronation was executed on 6 December 2024.

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Where is Namboongan located?

Namboongan is located in Ilocos, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 16.3033 latitude, 120.3758 longitude.

What is the population of Namboongan?

Namboongan has a population of approximately 2,329 people, making it a town in Philippines.

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Quick Information

Population
2,329
Continent
Asia
Country
Philippines
Region
Ilocos
Timezone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
16.3033, 120.3758

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Philippines

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

2 notable places within an hour's 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.

54 km · about 60 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.

58 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Namboongan

  • 54 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.
  • 62 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.

When to drive here

Year-round

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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Namboongan.

Agoo

🇵🇭 Philippines

2 km away

Santo Tomas

🇵🇭 Philippines

3 km away

Bail

🇵🇭 Philippines

3 km awayPop. 2,120

Macalva Norte

🇵🇭 Philippines

5 km awayPop. 2,874

Tubao

🇵🇭 Philippines

6 km away

San Eugenio

🇵🇭 Philippines

7 km awayPop. 3,719

Leones East

🇵🇭 Philippines

7 km awayPop. 2,713

Lloren

🇵🇭 Philippines

7 km awayPop. 5,800

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