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![]() Kalinga – Prince of the Highlands Kalinga is located 300 to 5,000 feet above sea level. The province is surrounded with mountains from its neighbor provinces in the Cordillera Region. Mount Mating-oy Dinayao and Mount Binaratan are the mountains that border the province. Kalinga is also blessed with natural treasures. Lakes, rivers, falls, and mountain ranges surround the whole province. These are all well maintained and protected by the locals and the local government. Demographics 1. Population - 182, 326(as of 2007 Census) 2. Land Area -3,077.5 sq. km 3. Capital - Tabuk 4. Language/Dialect -Ilocano, English, and Filipino 5. Divisions Municipalities (11) Balbalan Lubuagan Pasil Pinukpuk Rizal (Liwan) Tabuk Tanudan Tanudan Famous For... Whitewater Rafting at Chico River Declared as the Whitewater Rafting Capital of North Philippines, the rafting challenge covers the whole length of Chico River, filled with challenging areas and a scenic view of the Kalinga forest. Mt. Mating-oy Dinayao / Sleeping Beauty Mountain Shaped like a woman supinely lying at its back, the mountain has its own share of legends. Its peak gives mountain climbers a stunning view of the province. Places of Interest Cultural Bugnay Village Location: Tinglayan, Kalinga The village is filled with Kalinga nipa huts where its residents still live their traditional way of life despite fast modernization. Mabilong Weavers Village Location: Tabok, Kalinga The center of Kalinga’s ethnic weaving industry. As the village is situated along the road, souvenirs can be bought straight from the weavers. Historical Aguinaldo Hill Location: Brgy. Asibanglan, Pinukpuk, Kalinga General Emilio Aguinaldo used this area as his post during the Philippine – American War. Mount Binaratan Location: Brgy. Dacalan, Tanduan, Kalinga It was the entry point of President General Emilio Aguinaldo in his retreat to Kalinga during the Philippine – American War. Man-made Chico Dam Location: Sitio Ngipen, Brgy. Calanasan, Tabuk, Kalinga The irrigation system was constructed and is managed by the National Irrigation Administration. Tinglayan Rice Terraces Location: Brgy. Tulgao East, Tinglayan, Kalinga Travelers passing by the National Highway road are treated with the site of hand made rice terraces that are found in all of the villages on Tinglayan. Natural Chico River Location: Tinglayan – Tabuk, Kalinga The river has several tributaries: Bunog River in Tinglayan in the south, the Tanudan and Biga Rivers in the east, Pasil River in the middle, Mabaca and Saltan Rivers in the north. With its length and strong current, it was declared as the Whitewater Rafting Capital of North Philippines. Palan-ah Falls and Hotsprings Location: Tulgao West, Tinglayan, Kalinga The name is derived from the native term “pinalpallang-ah” meaning chair. The falls spray down from approximately 100 meters above, forming a pool where, during a sunny day, one can practically swim to the end of the rainbow Balbalasang National Park Location: Balbalan, Kalinga The park and the rest of the whole town of Balbalan is an Ancestral Domain of the Banao, Buaya, Dao-angan, Gubang, Mabaca, Poswoy and Salegseg – sub-tribes of the Kalinga tribe. Their long battle to preserve the forest and their land paved the way to for the park to be declared as a National Park and protected under the National Integrated Protected Areas System (NIPAS) Act. Mt. Mating-oy Dinayao / Sleeping Beauty Mountain Location: Tinglayan – Tanudan, Kalinga Shaped like a woman supinely lying at its back, the mountain has its own share of legends. Its peak gives mountain climbers a stunning view of the province. A vantage view of the profile can be seen from Sungang or Basao. Festivals... Ullalim Festival / Kalinga Day Place: Kalinga Province. A highlight of the province’s founding anniversary, this cultural festival showcases the life of the Kalingas through sports, crafts, and indigenous food. Edited by =-Ryan-=, Fri 16 Mar 2012 14:44:36.
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Wed 14 Nov 2012 08:39:42 Post #2 |
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