Cities & Municipalities

Highly urbanised cities, component cities, and municipalities — local government, economy, landmarks.

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Alimodian: Municipality Profile in Iloilo

Alimodian is a third-class municipality in Iloilo, Philippines, known as the Banana Capital of Western Visayas and for its Seven Cities high...

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Capitancillo Island: Marine Sanctuary and Lighthouse Heritage near Bogo, Cebu

Capitancillo is a protected coral islet near Bogo, Cebu, featuring a historic lighthouse and three recognized dive sites in the Camotes Sea.

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Mina, Iloilo: History, Geography, and Local Development

Mina is a 4th class municipality in Iloilo, Philippines. Established in 1870, it has a population of 24,145 and an agricultural economy.

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Claveria, Cagayan: Municipality Profile

Profile of Claveria, Cagayan: history, geography, demographics, and local government.

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Daram, Samar: Island Municipality Profile

Profile of Daram, Samar: history, geography, economy, and governance of this Philippine island municipality.

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Baggao: Municipality Profile in Cagayan

Profile of Baggao, Cagayan: history, geography, government, and 2024 census data.

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Chito Victolero: Basketball Career and Coaching Legacy

Profile of Filipino basketball coach Chito Victolero, covering his PBA playing career and coaching titles with Magnolia and Mapúa.

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Ajuy, Iloilo: Municipality Profile

Profile of Ajuy, a municipality in Iloilo, Philippines. Covers geography, demographics, and local governance.

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Roseller Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay: Municipality Profile

Profile of Roseller Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay, covering its history, geography, and local government.

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Dilasag: Municipality Profile in Northern Aurora

Profile of Dilasag, Aurora: history, geography, economy, and tourism in the northernmost municipality of Central Luzon.

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Barotac Viejo: Municipality Profile in Northern Iloilo

Profile of Barotac Viejo, Iloilo: geography, climate, rivers, and 2024 census data.

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Maconacon: Remote Coastal Municipality in Isabela

Maconacon is a remote coastal municipality in Isabela, Philippines, known for its isolation by the Sierra Madre and status as the province's...

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Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya: Municipality Profile and Local History

Profile of Villaverde, Nueva Vizcaya: history, geography, demographics, and local government structure.

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Teodoro Agoncillo: Historian and National Scientist of the Philippines

Profile of Teodoro Agoncillo, Filipino historian, author of The Revolt of the Masses, and National Scientist.

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Alvin Patrimonio: Basketball Career and Legacy

Profile of Alvin Patrimonio, Filipino basketball legend, 4-time PBA MVP, and national team star.

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Kabayan, Benguet: Ibaloi Heritage, Mummy Caves, and Mount Pulag

Kabayan, Benguet is a municipality known for its centuries-old Ibaloi mummies, Mount Pulag, and rich cultural heritage in the Cordilleras.

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Ragay, Camarines Sur: Municipality Profile

Profile of Ragay, Camarines Sur: history, geography, transport links, and 2024 census data.

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Calayan, Cagayan: Island Municipality Profile

Profile of Calayan municipality in Cagayan, Philippines, covering its geography, history, and the endemic Calayan rail.

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San Andres, Catanduanes: History, Geography, and Local Heritage

Profile of San Andres, Catanduanes, covering its history from Calolbon, WWII resistance, and the Batong Paloway shrine.

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Matalom, Leyte: Municipality Profile and Canigao Island Heritage

Matalom is a municipality in Leyte, Philippines, known for Canigao Island and its 2024 census population of 32,604.