Abra (province) Facts for Kids

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Abra

Province

Province of Abra

Abra Provincial Capitol

Flag

Seal

Location in the Philippines

Region

Cordillera Administrative Region

Founded

10 March 1917

Capital

Bangued

Government

• Type

Sangguniang Panlalawigan

Area

• Total

4,165.25 km² (1,608.21 sq mi)

Area rank

29th out of 81

Highest elevation

(Mount Bangbanglang)

2,454 m (8,051 ft)

Population

(2020 census)

• Total

250,985

• Rank

68th out of 81

• Density

60.25689/km² (156.0646/sq mi)

• Density rank

80th out of 81

Divisions

• Independent cities

• Component cities

• Municipalities

• Barangays

303

• Districts

Lone District of Abra

Time zone

UTC+8 (PHT)

ZIP code

2800–2826

IDD : area code

+63 (0)74

ISO 3166 code

PH-ABR

Spoken languages

Ilocano
Tinguian
Isneg
Tagalog
English

Website

www.abra.gov.ph

Abra is a beautiful province in the Philippines. It is located in the Cordillera Administrative Region on the island of Luzon. The capital city of Abra is Bangued. Abra shares its borders with several other provinces. To the northwest is Ilocos Norte, and to the northeast is Apayao. On its eastern side, you'll find Kalinga and Mountain Province. To the southwest, it borders Ilocos Sur.

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Exploring Abra Province

Abra is a landlocked province. This means it has no direct access to the sea. It is mostly made up of mountains and hills. The Abra River is the biggest river in the province. It flows from the mountains of Mountain Province all the way to the South China Sea.

Geography and Nature

Abra covers a total area of about 4,165 square kilometers. This makes it the 29th largest province in the Philippines. The highest point in Abra is Mount Bangbanglang. It stands tall at 2,454 meters above sea level. The province is known for its rugged terrain and beautiful natural scenery.

People and Culture

As of the 2020 census, about 250,985 people live in Abra. Most people in Abra speak the Ilocano language. Other languages spoken include Tinguian and Isneg. The people of Abra are known for their rich culture and traditions.

How Abra is Governed

Abra is led by a Governor and a Vice Governor. These leaders work with the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, which is like a provincial council. They help manage the province and make decisions for its people. The capital, Bangued, is where the main government offices are located.

Towns and Barangays

Abra has 27 different towns, also called municipalities. These towns are divided into smaller areas called barangays. There are 303 barangays in total across the province. Each town and barangay has its own local leaders.