Explore all cities and municipalities of Ilocos Norte in Region I. Includes administrative divisions, population, land area, and official LGU listings.
Cities & Municipalities of Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Norte is a province in Region I (Ilocos Region) composed of 1 component city and 21 municipalities, forming the core administrative and governance structure of the province. This page provides a complete breakdown of all LGUs, including classification, population, and land area.
Overview of Ilocos Norte
Ilocos Norte occupies the northwestern section of Luzon and is known for its coastal landscapes, heritage architecture, and strong agricultural and renewable‑energy sectors. Administratively, the province is subdivided into:
- Cities
- Municipalities
- Barangays
These LGUs serve as the primary governance units under the provincial government.
List of Cities in Ilocos Norte
Cities
- Laoag City — The capital and commercial center of Ilocos Norte.
(Ilocos Norte has one component city.)
List of Municipalities in Ilocos Norte
Municipalities
- Adams — Mountainous municipality known for eco‑tourism trails.
- Bacarra — Historic town famous for its centuries‑old bell tower.
- Badoc — Birthplace of Juan Luna and home to heritage sites.
- Bangui — Known for the iconic Bangui Windmills.
- Banna — Agricultural municipality formerly known as Espiritu.
- Burgos — Location of the Cape Bojeador Lighthouse.
- Carasi — One of the province’s smallest and most remote LGUs.
- Currimao — Coastal town with beach resorts and archaeological sites.
- Dingras — Agricultural municipality known for rice production.
- Dumalneg — Small upland municipality with rich cultural heritage.
- Marcos — Named after former President Ferdinand Marcos.
- Nueva Era — Mountainous municipality with indigenous communities.
- Pagudpud — Famous for white‑sand beaches and coastal tourism.
- Paoay — Home of the UNESCO‑listed Paoay Church.
- Pasuquin — Known for salt‑making and coastal landscapes.
- Piddig — Historic town known for its role in the Basi Revolt.
- Pinili — Agricultural municipality with heritage landmarks.
- San Nicolas — Commercial hub adjacent to Laoag City.
- Sarrat — Birthplace of President Ferdinand E. Marcos.
- Solsona — Gateway to the eastern mountain ranges.
- Vintar — Largest municipality in Ilocos Norte by land area.
Administrative Divisions of Ilocos Norte
Cities and Municipalities Count
- Total Cities: 1
- Total Municipalities: 21
- Total Barangays: 557
Legislative Districts
- First District: Laoag City, Bacarra, Bangui, Burgos, Pasuquin, Pagudpud
- Second District: Badoc, Pinili, Currimao, Paoay, Batac, San Nicolas, Sarrat, Piddig, Dingras, Solsona, Marcos, Banna, Nueva Era, Vintar, Adams, Carasi, Dumalneg
Population & Land Area
Population
- Province Population: ~609,000 (2020 Census)
- Largest City: Laoag City
- Largest Municipality: Vintar
Land Area
- Total Land Area: ~3,467 sq km
- Largest LGU by Land Area: Vintar
Related Administrative Pages
- Province of Ilocos Norte Administrative Page
- Region I Administrative Page
- Cities of the Philippines
- Municipalities of the Philippines