The Luzon Island Group is the largest administrative division of the Philippines, composed of 8 regions, 38 provinces, and hundreds of cities and municipalities. This guide explains Luzon’s administrative structure, regional divisions, provinces, and LGUs.
Luzon Island Group – Complete Administrative Guide
Luzon is the largest and most administratively complex island group in the Philippines. It contains the nation’s capital region, the Cordillera highlands, major agricultural basins, and the country’s most densely populated urban centers.
This page serves as the master administrative hub for all Luzon Regions, Provinces, Cities, and Municipalities.
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Overview of the Luzon Island Group
Luzon covers the northern portion of the Philippines and includes:
- 8 Administrative Regions
- 38 Provinces
- 70+ Cities
- Hundreds of Municipalities
- Thousands of Barangays
Luzon is home to the country’s political capital (NCR), major economic corridors, and diverse cultural and ethnolinguistic groups.
Administrative Regions of Luzon
Below is the complete list of Luzon’s administrative regions, each linking to its own regional administrative page.
Luzon Regions
- Region I – Ilocos Region
- Region II – Cagayan Valley
- Region III – Central Luzon
- Region IV‑A – CALABARZON
- Region IV‑B – MIMAROPA
- Region V – Bicol Region
- NCR – National Capital Region
- CAR – Cordillera Administrative Region
Luzon contains 38 provinces, grouped by region. This section links each province to its administrative page.
Ilocos Region (Region I)
- Ilocos Norte
- Ilocos Sur
- La Union
- Pangasinan
Cagayan Valley (Region II)
- Batanes
- Cagayan
- Isabela
- Nueva Vizcaya
- Quirino
Central Luzon (Region III)
- Aurora
- Bataan
- Bulacan
- Nueva Ecija
- Pampanga
- Tarlac
- Zambales
CALABARZON (Region IV‑A)
- Cavite
- Laguna
- Batangas
- Rizal
- Quezon
MIMAROPA (Region IV‑B)
- Occidental Mindoro
- Oriental Mindoro
- Marinduque
- Romblon
- Palawan
Bicol Region (Region V)
- Albay
- Camarines Norte
- Camarines Sur
- Catanduanes
- Masbate
- Sorsogon
NCR – National Capital Region
- Metro Manila (16 Cities + 1 Municipality)
CAR – Cordillera Administrative Region
- Abra
- Apayao
- Benguet
- Ifugao
- Kalinga
- Mountain Province
Cities & Municipalities of Luzon
Province LGU Index Pages
- Cities & Municipalities of Ilocos Norte
- Cities & Municipalities of Ilocos Sur
- Cities & Municipalities of La Union
- Cities & Municipalities of Pangasinan
…and so on for all Luzon provinces.
Example City Page (Laoag City)
- City of Laoag – Administrative Profile
Geographic & Cultural Overview
Geography
Luzon contains diverse landscapes including:
- Mountain ranges (Cordillera, Sierra Madre)
- Coastal plains
- Volcanic zones
- Major river basins (Cagayan River, Pampanga River)
Cultural Groups
Luzon is home to:
- Ilocano
- Tagalog
- Kapampangan
- Bicolano
- Cordilleran ethnolinguistic groups
- Pangasinense
Economic & Infrastructure Profile
Key Economic Zones
- Metro Manila
- CALABARZON industrial belt
- Clark–Subic corridor
- Baguio–La Trinidad economic zone
Major Infrastructure
- NAIA
- Clark International Airport
- North Luzon Expressway (NLEX)
- South Luzon Expressway (SLEX)
- TPLEX
- PNR North & South rail corridors
Related Guides
- Administrative Divisions
- Island Groups of the Philippines
- Visayas Island Group
- Mindanao Island Group
Conclusion
The Luzon Island Group is the administrative backbone of the Philippines, containing the nation’s capital, major economic corridors, and the largest concentration of provinces, cities, and municipalities. This page serves as your central hub for navigating Luzon’s complete administrative structure.