Cordillera Administrative Region
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| Regional center | Baguio City |
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| Population | 1,365,220 |
| – Density | 75 per km² |
| Area | 18,294 km² |
| Divisions | |
| – Provinces | 6 |
| – Cities | 1 |
| – Municipalities | 75 |
| – Barangays | 1176 |
| – Cong. districts | 7 |
| Languages | Ilokano, Ibaloi, Kankanaey, Kalanguya, Kalinga, Ifugao, Itneg, Isneg, others |
The Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Philippines' only land-locked region, consists of the provinces of Abra, Benguet, Ifugao, Kalinga, Mountain Province and Apayao. Baguio City is the regional center. The Cordillera region encompasses most of the areas within the Cordillera Central mountain range of Luzon, the largest range in the country. This region is home to numerous indigenous tribes collectively called the Igorot.
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CAR Provinces and Population
CAR is subdivided into 6 provinces and Baguio City.
| Province/City | Capital | Population (2000) |
Area (km²) |
Pop. density (per km²) |
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| Abra | Bangued | 209,491 | 3,975.6 | 52.7 | |
| Apayao | Kabugao | 97,129 | 3,927.9 | 24.7 | |
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Benguet | La Trinidad | 330,129 | 2,599.4 | 127.0 |
| Ifugao | Lagawe | 161,623 | 2,517.8 | 64.2 | |
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Kalinga | Tabuk City | 174,023 | 3,119.7 | 55.8 |
| Mountain Province | Bontoc | 140,439 | 2,097.3 | 67.0 | |
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Baguio City | — | 252,386 | 57.5 | 4,839.3 |
¹ Baguio City is a highly urbanized city; figures are excluded from Benguet Province.
Economy
Cordillera has abundant mineral reserves. These include metallic ores such as gold, copper, silver, zinc, and non-metallic minerals like sand, gravel and sulfur. Mineral reserves are found in all the provinces. However, mining is concentrated in Benguet.
Baguio City and La Trinidad, Benguet are considered as the industrial centers in the region due. In Baguio, you will find an Export Processing Zone where operations of big companies like Texas Instruments, and MOOG are located. In La Trinidad you will find the Provincial Capitol and regional branches of government organizations.
Tourist attractions
Tourist attractions in the region include the world-famous Banaue Rice Terraces in the province of Ifugao. Nations around the world boast of their own self-proclaimed "eighth wonder of the world." The Philippines considers Banaue Rice Terraces as its "Eighth Wonder of the World." The Banaue terraces are part of the Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras, ancient sprawling man-made structures from 2,000 to 6,000 years old. They are found in the provinces of Apayao, Benguet, Mountain Province and Ifugao, and are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Natural attractions of the region include the Sumaguing Cave in Sagada and the mummy caves of Benguet and Mt. Province. There are four National Parks: Cassamata Hill, Mount Pulag (the second highest mountain in the Philippines with an elevation of 2,922 meters above sea level), Mt. Data and Balbalasang-Balbalan, located in the province of Kalinga. Kalinga also offers world-class white water rafting along the Chico River. The summer capital of the Philippines is located in the region of cordillera (Baguio).
Culture
The Cordillera region is known for its unique musical instruments including the gangsa kalinga, nose flute, bamboo flute, buzzer, bangibang, tongatong, diwdiw-as, saggeypo, and bamboo zither.
The region also has various festivals. They include:
Panagbenga / Baguio Flower Festival which is celebrated in February. The festival focuses on Baguio as the Flower Garden City of the North. Highlights include flower exhibits, lectures, garden tours, floral competition and a parade of floats.
LANG-AY Festival in Mountain Province celebrated every April 7. This is a week-long agro-industrial trade, tourism and cultural fair with tribal dances and songs. Lang-ay is a native term which describes the tradition of the people of Mountain Province to celebrate festivities, share happiness, foster family solidarity, hospitality and nurture friendship - all with a toast of home-brewed wine.
Banaue Imbayah festival which is celebrated every 4 years. It is a three-day festival from December 5 to 8 consisting of a parade portraying the evolution of the Ifugao culture followed by ethnic games.
External links
- Cordillera Online - Showcasing the Cordillera Administrative Region
- Executive Order No. 561: Formation of the "super" regions and mandate of the superregional development champions
- North Luzon Super Region: Potentials
- North Luzon Super Region: Projects
- Ilocano: Ti Pagsasao ti Amianan
- Ilocano Wikipedia
- Cordillera Administrative Region
- Travel information in CAR, Tourist Attractions, Things to do
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