Cagayan (original) (raw)

Cagayan is a province of the Philippines in the Cagayan Valley region in Luzon. Its capital is Tuguegarao City and is located at the northeastern corner of the island of Luzon. Cagayan also includes the Babuyan Islands to the north. The province borders Ilocos Norte and Apayao to the west, and Kalinga and Isabela to the south. Cagayan province is distinct from the city in Mindanao named Cagayan de Oro, and should not be confused.

REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Province of Cagayan

Capital: Tuguegarao City

Founded:

Population:
_2000 census_—993,580 (25th largest).
_Density_—110 per km² (16th lowest).

Area: 9,002.7 km² (3rd largest)

Governor: Edgar R. Lara (2001-2004)

People and Culture

Cagayan is subdivided into 28 municipalities and 1 city.

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