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Nueva Vizcaya – Mountainside
Province of the North
Surrounded by Sierra Madre
Mountain Ranges, Caraballo Mountains, and Cordillera Mountains,
Nueva Vizcaya is fortunate to have vast land which can be used
for agricultural, industrial, and tourism purposed. As such,
the province is now known as the new alternative destination
for outdoor and environment enthusiasts. But aside from mountains
and forests, Nueva Vizcaya boasts of its historical and religious
significance. The Daltos Pass and the St. Vincent Ferrer Church
are some of its treasured landmarks.
Demographics
1. Population – 397,837(as
of 2007 Census)
2. Land Area – 3,903.9 sq. km
3. Capital – Bayombong
4. Language/Dialect – Ilocano, English, and Filipino
5. Divisions
Cities (0)
Municipalities (15)
- Alfonso Castaneda
- Ambaguio
- Aritao
- Bagabag
- Bambang
- Bayombong
- Diadi
- Dupax del Norte
- Dupax del Sur
- Kasibu
- Kayapa
- Quezon
- Santa Fe
- Solano
- Villaverde
Famous For...
Mount Pulag
It is the second highest peak in the country. Aside from its
rich ecosystem, the mountain serves as the residence of the
indigenous Kalanguya, Ibaloy, Kankanaey, and Karao tribes.
Dalton Pass
It is where thousands of Filipinos, Americans, and Japanese
forces shed their blood during the World War II.
Places of Interest...
Historical
Dalton Pass National
Shrine
Location: Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya
Back then, Dalton Pass was the only access between Pampanga
and Cagayan Valley, thus making it strategic for offensive and
defensive forces. A commemorative marker was built at the highest
point of the pass in memory of the 17,000 Japanese, American,
and Filipino soldiers who died in battle at the pass during
World War II.
Kirang Pass
Location: Brgy. Kirang, Aritao, Nueva Vizcaya
A monument was built in 1978 by the Rakunsankai Society of Japan
in honor of the fallen Japanese and Filipino soldiers who laid
down their lives during World War II.
Man-made
Villa Margarita Mountain
Resort
Location: Brgy. Busilac, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Water from the resort comes from the mountain springs, which
gives a cool, relaxing feeling to swimmers. It is two hours
away from Banaue Rice Terraces.
Nueva Vizcaya Capitol
Complex
Location: Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Titled, “Luneta of the North”, this 10-hectare landscape
is carpeted with green grass and elegantly landscaped. It has
a man-made boating lagoon, wishing well, picnic huts, and sports
facilities.
Natural
Mount Pulag National
Park
Location: Kayapa – Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya
Towering at 2,922 feet above sea level, Mt. Pulag is the second
highest peak in the country. It is a natural wonderland filled
with lush greenery and mossy forest. It is home to some rare
plants like the pitcher plant and rare animals like the giant
cloud rat and whiskered pitta.
Mount Palali
Location: Quezon – Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
It was once the hunting ground of Bugkalot, Gaddang, and Ifugao
tribes. Now, unique flora and fauna inhabit the mountain.
Capisaan Cave System
Location: Brgy. Capisaan, Malabing Valley, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya
It is the fifth longest cave system in the country. Inside,
one can see rare calcite formations and unique stalagmite and
stalactite formations.
Imugan Waterfalls
Location: Brgy. Immugan, Sta. Fe, Nueva Vizcaya
Located between two mountains, it is a 35-foot two-level falls
with a shallow catch basin of mountain spring interestingly.
Trekking, swimming, and fishing are some of the activities in
the area.
Religious
St. Dominic Catherdral
Location: Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya
Destroyed and rebuilt twice, the cathedral maintains the original
18th Century Spanish-style façade that it had when it
was constructed during the Spanish occupation.
St. Vincent Ferrer
Church
Location: Dupax del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya
Constructed in the 16th century, it is one of the oldest non-reinforced
churches in Northern Luzon. Declared by the National Museum
as a "National Cultural Treasure", the church also
houses as underground museum where one can find centuries-old
church artifacts.
Festivals...
Panagyaman Festival
Place: Nueva Vizcaya
Date: May 19-24
In celebration of the province’s foundation day, a weeklong
celebration is held with beauty pageant, trade shows, and agro-industrial
fairs.
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