Ilocos Region’s Coastal Treasure

Economic Strengths

  1. Tourism (beaches, heritage sites)
  2. Agriculture (rice, corn, tobacco)
  3. Fishing and aquaculture
  4. Renewable energy (wind farms)

Demographic Advantages

  1. Young population (27.48% aged 14 and below)
  2. Growing workforce (64.64% aged 15-64)
  3. Median age: 28

Key Attractions

  1. Laoag City (capital)
  2. Pagudpud Beach
  3. Cape Bojeador Lighthouse
  4. Paoay Church (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Opportunities

  1. Infrastructure development (ports, airports)
  2. Eco-tourism expansion
  3. Agricultural modernization
  4. Renewable energy investments

Challenges

  1. Coastal erosion
  2. Environmental conservation
  3. Poverty reduction
  4. Public health

Why Invest in Ilocos Norte?

Ilocos Norte offers:

  1. Strategic location (Ilocos Region)
  2. Rich cultural heritage
  3. Natural attractions
  4. Skilled workforce
  5. Government support
NameCity/ MunicipalityPopulation (2020)Population (2015)Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020)Area (km2)Density (2020), per km2Brgy count
Adamsmunicipality2,1891,7924.30%159.31141
Bacarramunicipality33,49632,2150.82%65.3251343
Badocmunicipality32,53031,6160.60%76.6842431
Banguimunicipality15,01914,6720.49%108.7613814
Bannamunicipality19,29719,438-0.15%92.7320820
Bataccity (CC)55,48455,2010.11%161.0634443
Burgosmunicipality10,7599,7772.04%128.908311
Carasimunicipality1,6071,5670.53%82.97193
Currimaomunicipality12,21512,1840.05%34.0835823
Dingrasmunicipality40,12738,5620.84%96.0041831
Dumalnegmunicipality3,0872,9470.98%92.69334
Laoagcity (CC), capital111,651111,1250.10%116.0896280
Marcosmunicipality18,01017,7770.27%72.7724713
Nueva Eramunicipality11,9689,5064.97%515.022311
Pagudpudmunicipality25,09823,7701.15%194.9012916
Paoaymunicipality25,00124,8660.11%76.2432831
Pasuquinmunicipality29,67828,9800.50%161.4118433
Piddigmunicipality22,47521,4970.94%216.2010423
Pinilimunicipality17,62617,3000.39%89.4819725
San Nicolasmunicipality38,89536,7361.21%40.1896824
Sarratmunicipality25,18625,212-0.02%57.3943924
Solsonamunicipality24,85124,1210.63%166.2314922
Vintarmunicipality33,33932,2200.72%614.355433
Ilocos Norte Total609,588593,0810.58%3,418.75178559

Economy

Fiscal YearAnnual Regular IncomeChange
2009661,581,159.00
2010992,110,992.7849.96%
2011981,683,353.43-1.05%
20121,028,847,883.244.80%
2013976,591,979.24-5.08%
2014893,949,125.26-8.46%
20151,091,789,542.8122.13%
20161,641,615,383.1550.36%
End notes:Annual Regular Income = Locally Sourced Revenue + Internal Revenue Allotment (IRA) Current Year + Other Shares from National Tax CollectionLocally Sourced Revenue = Real Property Tax (General Fund) + Tax on Business + Other Taxes + Regulatory Fees + Service/User Charges + Receipts from Economic Enterprises

Tourism

Ilocos Norte’s tourism industry is a symphony of historical intrigue and natural splendor. The province is renowned for its well-preserved Spanish-era architecture, including the iconic Paoay Church and the Malacañang of the North. Here, history comes alive through cobblestone streets and ancestral homes.

Nature enthusiasts can savor the province’s coastal beauty along the Patapat Viaduct, chase waterfalls in Pagudpud, or take in the stunning views at the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse. Culinary explorers are in for a treat with the province’s famed empanadas and Ilocano delicacies.