Candon

Candon is a component city in the province of Ilocos Sur in the Philippines, officially the City of Candon, with the Ilocano name Siudad ti Candon. The 2024 census counted 61,315 residents, which makes it the most populated city in the province and larger than the provincial capital Vigan. It is dubbed the Tobacco Capital of the Philippines because it is the country largest producer of Virginia tobacco, and it is known for making what is described as the heaviest and largest kalamay, a sweet and viscous snack made from sticky rice, coconut milk and sugar. Its name is said in legend to come from the kandong tree, which is almost extinct in the area, and its patron saint is John of Sahagun, whose feast day is celebrated on 12 June. The city is the centre of the second district of Ilocos Sur and hosts the government district offices.