VIGAN CITYHOOD

                             

                The City of Vigan was founded in 1572 by Spanish conquistador Juan de Salcedo. Vigan became a centre for Spanish political, religious, and commercial operations in the northern Philippines. Ciudad Fernandina, named for King  Ferdinand II, was highly inspired by Spanish architecture and culture, as demonstrated by its well-preserved historic quarter.            

       

Vigan City, the provincial capital, is located roughly 408 kilometres north of Manila, 139 kilometres north of San Fernando City, La Union, the regional capital, and 80 kilometres south of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. Sixteen (16) municipalities and two (2) cities, Vigan and Candon, are located along the shore, primarily in lowland areas. The very first congressional district of Ilocos Sur is controlled by a mayor and a city council under the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and councillors are elected directly upon by the people during an election.

     

Vigan is notable for retaining much of its Hispanic colonial heritage, particularly its grid street pattern and old urban layout. Its significance also stems from how the many architectural elements are combined to create an attractive townscape. Vigan was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its distinctive blend of Asian and European architecture. Today, it is a renowned tourist site, known for its rich history and cultural value.

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Clashing quarantine guidelines cripple Ilocos Sur COVID-19 Task Force. (April 20, 2020). Philippine Star. Retrieved from https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.philstar.com/nation/2020/04/20/2008515/clashing-quarantine-guidelines-cripple-ilocos-sur-covid-19-task-force/amp/

Vigan, Philippines recognized for best practice in World Heritage site management. (October 21, 2012). UNESCO. Retrieved from  https://whc.unesco.org/en/news/948

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Geographical Profile | Province of Ilocos Sur. (n.d.). Provincial Government of Ilocos Sur. Retrieved from https://mis.ilocossur.gov.ph/geographical-profile/

Historic City of Vigan. (n.d.) UNESCO. Retrieved from https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/502/

Vigan | History Timeline. (n.d.) History Timelines. Retrieved from https://historytimelines.co/timeline/vigan

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