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Laoag
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City of Laoag | |
From top, left to right: Façade of Laoag Cathedral, Exterior of Laoag International Airport, La Paz Sand Dunes, Aurora Park, Sinking bell tower of Laoag, Gilbert Bridge spanning across the Padsan River
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Nickname(s):
The Sunshine City
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Map of Ilocos Norte with Laoag highlighted
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Country | Philippines |
Region | Ilocos Region |
Province | Ilocos Norte |
District | 1st District |
Founded | 1580 |
Cityhood | 19 June 1965 |
Barangays | 80 (see Barangays) |
Government
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• Type | Mayor–council |
Area
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• Total | 116.08 km2 (44.82 sq mi) |
Population
(2020 census)
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• Total | 111,651 |
• Density | 961.85/km2 (2,491.17/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
ZIP code |
2900
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PSGC |
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IDD : area code | +63 (0)77 |
Income class | 3rd city income class |
Revenue (₱) | ₱873,509,698.39 (2020) |
Native languages | Ilocano Tagalog |
Website | www |
Laoag, officially the City of Laoag (Ilocano: Siudad ti Laoag), is a city and the capital of the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines.
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See also
In Spanish: Laoag para niños
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