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城市概覽

The site of a Spanish-era settlement that disappeared following a revolt by the natives in 1621, it was reestablished in 1678. It used to be the northernmost town of Nueva Vizcaya until 1856, when it found itself in the middle of the newly-created province of Isabela and became its capital. In 1998, a referendum to convert Ilagan into a city failed. A second attempt in 2012 was successful. With a land area of about 117 ha (290 acres), Ilagan is the fourth largest city in the Philippines by land area. It is also the most populous city in Isabela. It is home to about 164,000 people (census, 1 July 2024) . The city basically has three central areas, Alibagu, Baligatan and the old city proper (poblacion). Baligatan is along the highway to Tuguegarao, and has the junction leading to the poblacion, the main public market, and the park which houses the giant armchair. The old downtown is further north, nestled at the convergence of the Cagayan and Ilagan rivers. Alibagu hosts the provincial government headquarters and the Northstar Mall with its transport terminal. All of these neighborhoods are situated on an upland promontory overlooking the junction of the Cagayan and the Abuan or Pinacanauan Rivers.

如何抵達

By bus There are many buses that ply the highway to Tuguegarao.

1 Victory Liner (Terminal near the Coca-Cola plant). 4 buses and 2 return trips daily. Buses depart from Sampaloc, Manila at 2:30PM, 4PM, 6:30PM, and 7:45PM, and arrive at Ilagan at 12:57 midnight, 2:27AM, 4:57AM, and 6:12AM. Return trips depart at 4PM and 6:30PM. About ₱790, not including food stop at Solano. (updated Jul 2019) 2 G.V. Florida Transport, Paguirigan Avenue, Poblacion. One departure daily from Sampaloc, Manila (updated Jul 2019) For buses that do not terminate at Ilagan, the stopover is at Bonifacio Park, along the highway at barangay Baligatan.

3 Ilagan City Central Terminal, Alibagu (beside Northstar Mall). A consolidated terminal for buses, jeepneys and other PUVs. (updated Apr 2026)

By plane The nearest airports are in Tuguegarao (TUG IATA), around 70 kilometres (43 mi) to the north, and Cauayan (CYZ IATA), 20 kilometres (12 mi) to the south; both being served by Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines with one flight daily. From either airport, you can transfer to a bus headed for Ilagan.

By car Ilagan is 395 km (245 mi) from Manila, and 67 km (42 mi) from Tuguegarao. The main highway is Cagayan Valley Road (Maharlika Highway/Pan-Philippine Highway/Route 1/AH26), which bypasses the city proper, but passes through the main commercial district at Baligatan.

By jeep A jeepney service connects downtown Ilagan with Guibang in Gamu, passing through Baligatan and Alibagu. The barangays along Maharlika Highway are served by passenger vans plying the Tuguegarao-Santiago City route.

當地交通

Tricycles are available at most parts of the city, but given Ilagan’s extensive land area, a car would be more convenient.

必看景點

1 Bonifacio Park, Maharlika Highway, Baligatan, ☏ +63 917 441 2975. Open 24 hours. Houses a statue of Andres Bonifacio. It is also a common site for demonstrations held in Ilagan. Free. (updated Jul 2019) 2 Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines Ilagan plant, Calamagui-Ilagan Road (Near the Victory Liner terminal). 8AM-5PM. There are guided tours where visitors can see the mechanized process of how Coca-Cola is produced. (updated Jan 2026) 3 Giant rocking chair (Butaka), Maharlika Highway, Baligatan (in Bonifacio Park). Open 24 hours. This, the largest in the world, was constructed within 29 days with a cost of ₱175,000. Free. (updated Jul 2019) 4 Ilagan Japanese Tunnel, Brangay Santo Tomas. 8AM–7PM. 40 m (130 ft) tunnel, once used as a Japanese army headquarters. (updated Jul 2019) 5 Saint Ferdinand Parish Church, Santa Ana Street, Poblacion (beside St. Ferdinand College), ☏ +63 78 624-2467. Formerly the seat of the Diocese of Ilagan, it houses the oldest bells in the province. The church was gutted by fire in 2024 and is undergoing reconstruction. (updated Jan 2026) 6 Queen Isabela Park, Maharlika Highway, Alibagu. Open 24 hours. In front of the Provincial Capitol, it hosts concerts and various booths during the Bambanti Festival and has a pond, an amphitheater, and a monument to Queen Isabella II of Spain, after which the province was named. Free. (updated Apr 2026) 7 Isabela Provincial Capitol, Maharlika Highway, Alibagu. 8AM–5PM. A monumental office complex. In the courtyard is a statue of the province's longest serving governor, Faustino Dy Sr. At the back is the governor's residence, known simply as Balay (House). (updated Jan 2026) 8 Ilagan City Welcome Monument, Maharlika Highway, Alibagu. Open 24 hours. Free. (updated Sep 2023)

體驗活動

1 Ilagan Sanctuary (Fuyot Springs National Park). 819 ha (2,020 acres) national park. Activities include hiking, mountaineering, spelunking and birdwatching. (updated Jul 2019) 2 Ilagan Sports Complex, Paguirigan Memorial Park, Rizal Street. A large modern sports center opened 2015 to replace the older Paguirigan Memorial Sports Complex. It has badminton, basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts, an 8-lane swimming pool, and an IAAF-certified track and field. (updated Oct 2019) 3 Isabela Sports Complex, Maharlika Highway, Alibagu (beside Queen Isabela Park). A massive stadium with a track and field course. During the Bambanti Festival, this hosts the street-dancing competition involving teams from the different municipalities of Isabela. (updated Apr 2026) 4 Capital Arena, Maharlika Highway, Alibagu (at the back of Ilagan Central Terminal and Northstar Mall). A stadium with a seating capacity of 10,000. Opened in 2024, it hosts national-level competitions for indoor sports such as basketball and volleyball. (updated Apr 2026)

Festivals Aggaw na Ilagan. May 4. Celebrates the city's founding as a town. (updated Jul 2019) Bambanti Festival. An annual festival celebrating Isabela's culture, held every January 25. Most major events are held at the amphitheater at Queen Isabela Park. (updated Apr 2026)

購物

1 Ilagan Public Market, Maharlika Highway, Baligatan. 6AM-6PM. There are some carinderias outside. Meat section may smell like cigarette smoke due to many vendors openly smoking. (updated Jul 2019) 2 Northstar Mall (Xentro Mall-Ilagan City2), Maharlika Highway, Alibagu. 9AM-8PM. Two-story mall with a cinema, a Savemore supermarket, a McDonald's, and a hotel (see #Sleep. While air-conditioned, it may feel hot though inside. (updated Jul 2019) 3 Central Market Ilagan (Xentro Mall-Ilagan City1), Rizal Street, Baligatan. 9AM–7PM. Shopping mall. (updated Sep 2023) 4 Robinsons Supermarket Ilagan, Ilagan-Delfin Albano-Mallig Road (in Talavera Square Mall). 8AM–8PM. (updated Sep 2023)

美食

1 Superior Restaurant, Rizal Street, Poblacion (below a three-story building). 7AM-8PM. One of the best Pansit Guisado in the City of Ilagan, Isabela. Superior Restaurant serves also delicious Pinoy recipes like Igado, Pork Adobo, Adobong Pusit, Lechon Kawali and more. (updated Jul 2019) 2 Tita Ludy's