Region I - Ilocos Region Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards identifying key cities, provinces, landmarks, cultural crafts, and festivals of Region I (Ilocos Region) based on lecture notes.

Region I (Ilocos Region)

A region in northwestern Luzon, Philippines (Region Code 01) facing the West Philippine Sea, consisting of four provinces: Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan.

San Fernando City

The official regional center of Region I, located in La Union, which also serves as a major business center and home to the Taoist Ma-Cho Temple.

Laoag City

The capital, administrative, and commercial center of Ilocos Norte, served by Laoag International Airport.

Vigan City

The capital of Ilocos Sur, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for its preserved Spanish colonial architecture, cobblestone streets, and traditional houses.

Pangasinan

The largest and most populous province in Region I (approx. 3.16 million in 2020), historically associated with salt production, agriculture, and fisheries.

Bangui Wind Farm

A major renewable energy wind farm located in Bangui, Ilocos Norte.

Calle Crisologo

A famous street in Vigan Heritage Village, Ilocos Sur, known for its preserved Spanish colonial architecture and cobblestone pavement.

San Juan, La Union

A municipality in La Union widely known as a top surfing destination, featuring popular spots like Urbiztondo Beach.

Dagupan City

A major commercial, educational, and fisheries center in Pangasinan, particularly famous for its bangus (milkfish) industry.

Hundred Islands National Park

A major tourist attraction located in Alaminos City, Pangasinan.

Inabel

A traditional woven textile craft originating from the rich handloom weaving tradition of the Ilocos region.

Burnay Pottery

A traditional unglazed clay pottery craft prominent in Ilocos Norte and Vigan, Ilocos Sur.

Manaoag Basilica

A major Catholic pilgrimage destination located in Manaoag, Pangasinan, dedicated to Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag.

Ma-Cho Temple

A prominent Taoist temple located in San Fernando City, La Union.

Bagnet

A famous traditional deep-fried crispy pork dish originating from the Ilocos region.

Paoay Church

A famous Spanish colonial-era church and major tourist attraction located in Paoay, Ilocos Norte.

Pamulinawen Festival

A major cultural festival celebrated annually in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.

Kannawidan Festival

An annual cultural festival celebrated in the province of Ilocos Sur.

Sillag Festival

A cultural festival celebrated in the province of La Union.

Bangus Festival

An annual festival held in Dagupan City, Pangasinan, celebrating the local milkfish industry.