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Name some geographical characteristics of Ilocos or Region 1 in the Philippines?

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  1. – located in the northwestern region of Luzon

    – province of Pangasinan

    – the region is composed of four provinces, namely: Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan

    – Ilocanos compose 66% of the region

    – occupies the narrow plain between the Cordillera Central mountain range and the South China Sea and the northern portion of the Central Luzon plain, to the north-east of the Zambales Mountains

    – regional center San Fernando City, La Union 0150

    – Population 4,200,478

    – Area 12,840 km²

    – Cities 9: Batac, Laoag, Vigan, Candon. San Fernando , Alaminos, Dagupan, Urdaneta and San Carlos

    – Municipalities 116

    – Languages:  Ilokano, Pangasinan, Bolinao

    – Religion - Roman Catholic

    – driven by agro-industrial businesses  Ã¢Â€Â” milkfish (bangus) cultivation and processing (cultivating rice, tobacco, corn, sugarcane, and fruits ),  fish paste processing (bagoong), livestock raising  [pigs, chicken, goats, and carabaos (water buffalos)]

    – crafts — blanket-weaving and pottery (burnay pottery)

    – tourism — coastal beaches, marine and forest resources, Hundred Islands and Manleluag Spring National Parks, cobblestone streets and Spanish-style houses in Vigan and Ancient churches,  

      

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