Vigan
Philippines Β· IlocosPH
Capital of Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Vigan, officially the City of Vigan, is a component city and capital of the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 54,498 people.
Read more on Wikipedia β- Population
- 54,498
- Coordinates
- 17.575, 120.387
- Timezone
- Asia/Manila
- Elevation
- 69 m
Overview of Vigan
Vigan is the kind of mid-sized city you find in Ilocos, Philippines. Its resident count stands at approximately 54,498. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around culture, nature and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Vigan
Culture in Vigan
(13)Our data lists Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Cathedrals and Churches as culture options here. The category holds 13 entries in our dataset. The list follows Vigan's own activity tags.
Nature in Vigan
(13)Vigan records Beaches, Countryside, Desert, Forest and Gardens under nature. Everything listed here comes from what Vigan is actually tagged with. Altogether 13 options are tagged here.
Adventure in Vigan
(6)Adventure in Vigan covers Abseiling, Adventure, Boat Rides, Off Road Trails and Parachute. Counting everything, 6 activities fall under this heading. Nothing here is guesswork β it reflects the recorded activity data for Vigan.
Water Sports in Vigan
(4)Water Sports in Vigan covers Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle and Swimming. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork β it reflects the recorded activity data for Vigan.
Sports in Vigan
(3)On the sports side, Vigan offers Biking, Horse Trails and Slopes. Everything listed here comes from what Vigan is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Family in Vigan
(2)For family, expect Aquariums and Zoo. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Vigan's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Vigan
(2)For nightlife, expect Events and Festival. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork β it reflects the recorded activity data for Vigan.
Shopping in Vigan
(1)Looking for shopping? Vigan has Food. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Vigan's own activity tags.
Wellness in Vigan
(1)The wellness shortlist for Vigan: Ranches. All of it is drawn from Vigan's recorded activities. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Vigan
(1)Vigan's other activities entries include Secret. Everything listed here comes from what Vigan is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Vigan
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Vigan stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
Regional links serve Vigan, and the centre does not need a car. Time zone: Asia/Manila.
Similar destinations
Places near Vigan that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vigan known for?
- Vigan, in Ilocos, Philippines, is best known for culture, nature and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 54,498 residents.
- What can you do in Vigan?
- Recorded activities in Vigan include Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Bridges, Cathedrals and Churches. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Vigan?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. The shoulder months of April to June and September to October suit hiking and outdoor days. Vigan stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Vigan located?
- Vigan is located in Ilocos, Philippines. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
Cost of living in Vigan
Indices are relative to New York City (100). Prices are indicative monthly or unit averages.
- Cost of living index
- 32
- Rent index
- 8
- Groceries index
- 32
- Restaurants index
- 18
- Inexpensive meal
- $6.4
- Cappuccino
- $1.76
- 1-bed, centre
- $896
- 1-bed, outside centre
- $493
More about Vigan
Info about Vigan, Ilocos (Philippines)
Vigan is a location of Ilocos, Province of Ilocos Sur, in Philippines (PH).
Vigan names are also Cidade Historica de Vigan, Cidade HistοΏ½rica de Vigan, Ciudad Fernandina, Dakbayan sa Vigan, Kota Vigan, Lungsod ng Vigan, Siyudad na Vigan, VGN, Vigan, Vigan City, Vigan Lakanbalen, Vigan shaary, Vinkan, bhigana, bigan, mei an, vigani, wi kan, wygan, ??????, ?????, ????? ?????, ?????, ?????, ????, ????, ?????, ??????, ???, ??, ??, its latitude is 17.5747200, and its longitude 120.3869400.
Vigan population is 47.246 people, this area timezone is Asia/Manila (Asia/Manila_cet).
Best destination for parachute, skydiving, fountains, scenic roads, countryside, ancient ruins, desert, forest, historical sites, nature, food, walkways, natural places, monuments, boat rides, abseiling, aquariums, gardens, adventure, cathedrals, biking, statues, rivers, valleys, secret, zoo, museums, off-road trails, architectural buildings, islands, horse trails, events, towers, religious sites, kayaking, parks, mosques, ranches, paddle, canoeing, swimming, beaches, slopes, festival, bridges, churches around Philippines.
More details about Vigan in Philippines (PH)
It is the capital of Ilocos Sur.
It has timezone UTC+08:00 (for standard time).
In Vigan live 47.246 people, considering 2007 latest census. Do You are looking to have a call local telephone numbers? You can use 77 as local dialing code for phone numbers. Vigan postal code is 2700, then if you want to send anything to anyone by post from Vigan you can use this postal code as described above.
Its dimensions are 25 sq. kilometers this is why Vigan appears to be quitely relaxing town , amazing place for travelers that like quiet destinations for an economic base to travel to, a quiet countryside without confusion typical of big urban areas. If you stay in this town you can find cheap accommodations because of their low housing prices, and for this reason you and your friends can use it as base in order to move across Philippines and Vigan near things to do.
Vigan meters above sea level, called also meters above sea level (M A.S.L.), counts 5 mt. That is why it is the ideal trip destination if you like to do a sea trip.
Shares borders with for example cities like Santa, Santa Catalina, Bantay, Caoayan. Because of this you and your friends may very quickly go to these close destinations for new adventures.
Climate classification for Vigan in Philippines is tropical monsoon climate.
For detailed info on Vigan have a look at Vigan official website http://www.vigancity.gov.ph/ .
Vigan is also designated as World Heritage by UNESCO selection, starting from +1999.
Interactive Vigan (Philippines) Map and attractions
Interactive map of Vigan, Ilocos Province of Ilocos Sur Philippines (PH).
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