Overview
Ilocos Sur is one of the four provinces of the Ilocos Region (Region I), located along the western coast of Luzon. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, historic cities, and diverse municipalities. This administrative page follows the standard province template used across TuristasAPilipinas.com.
Region Affiliation
- Region: Ilocos Region (Region I)
- Island Group: Luzon
Provincial Capital
- Capital City: Vigan City
Component Cities of Ilocos Sur
Ilocos Sur has two component cities:
- Vigan City – Provincial capital, UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Candon City – Major commercial hub in the southern part of the province
Municipalities of Ilocos Sur
Ilocos Sur is composed of 32 municipalities, listed alphabetically for clarity:
- Alilem
- Banayoyo
- Bantay
- Burgos
- Cabugao
- Caoayan
- Cervantes
- Galimuyod
- Gregorio del Pilar
- Lidlidda
- Magsingal
- Nagbukel
- Narvacan
- Quirino
- Salcedo
- San Emilio
- San Esteban
- San Ildefonso
- San Juan
- San Vicente
- Santa
- Santa Catalina
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Lucia
- Santa Maria
- Santiago
- Santo Domingo
- Sigay
- Sinait
- Sugpon
- Suyo
- Tagudin
Administrative Classification
- Province Type: Regular Province
- Cities: 2
- Municipalities: 32
- Barangays: 768 (latest PSA count)
Geographic Boundaries
- North: Ilocos Norte
- South: La Union
- East: Abra and Mountain Province
- West: West Philippine Sea
Related Pages & Guides
- Ilocos Region Page
- Ilocos Norte Province
- La Union Province
- Pangasinan Province
- Vigan City Page
- Candon City Page