Laoag is a component city and the capital of Ilocos Norte province, in the Ilocos Region of the Philippines. Founded in 1580 and chartered as a city on June 19, 1965, it had a 2024 census population of 112,117, making it the province most populous settlement and its political, commercial and industrial hub. Known as the Sunshine City and the northernmost city in the Philippines, Laoag sits between the South China Sea and the foothills of the Cordillera Central and hosts the Ilocos Region busiest commercial airport.
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Area (sq km) Founding Year Population Estimate Year Elevation (m) Sources
1. Laoag - Wikipedia
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According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 112,117 people.
Infobox, Area
116.08 km2 (44.82 sq mi)
Infobox: established_date
1580
Infobox, Elevation
Average: 57 meters (187 ft)
Infobox, Coordinates
18.1978 N
Infobox, Coordinates [longitude]
120.5936 E
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