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Candon, Philippines
Candon is a town of 11,236 people in Ilocos, Philippines, founded in 1780.
Why visit Candon
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 32 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 6 attractions in and around town.
Weather in Candon
Forecast from MET Norway (CC BY 4.0). Full forecast
About Candon
Candon, officially the City of Candon (Ilocano: Siudad ti Candon; Filipino: Lungsod ng Candon), is a component city in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 61,315 people, thus surpassing the provincial capital Vigan as the most populated city in the province.
From the Wikipedia article Candon (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Candon on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do6
Museums and landmarks3
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes32
20 more on the map.
History
Historically, during the pre-colonial period, Candon was a coastal trading settlement frequented by trade ships of Austronesian, Arab, Indian, Chinese, and Japanese traders (similar to other trading towns along the Ilocos region like Aparri, Lingayen, and Vigan).
The settlement also had a long history of trading ties with Cordillerans in the highlands of Luzon, which continued through the Spanish colonial period. The town of Candon features prominently in the accounts of Biag, the legendary 17th century folk hero and founder of Sagada. Candon also hosted missionaries who were converting the Itneg and other Cordilleran peoples in neighboring regions.
The history of Candon in the early Spanish period is hazy. The first church in the settlement was established by an Augustinian mission in 1591. According to modern folklore, this church was built near a kandong tree, which is supposedly the origin of the name of the city. The church was later replaced with the Candon Church in 1695. Candon Church was damaged by an earthquake in 1707 and was restored in 1713. The church graveyard located south of the Población was opened in 1797.
From the History section of Candon on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship16
San Juan de Sahagun Parish Church
Church · Roman Catholic
San Juan Street, Candon
Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch)
Church · Pentecostal · 2.4 km
National Highway 2, Candon
Shopping32
Gas and EV charging16
Schools, colleges and libraries65
Dr. Ricardo Gacula Memorial National High School
School · 5.2 km
Don Rufino Street, Candon
Healthcare9
Map of Candon
189 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Getting there and nearby towns
San Fernando Airport (SFE) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 69 km away.
- Patpata Segundo 2 km southwest, about 2 min by car
- Tablac 2 km north, about 2 min by car
- Parioc Segundo 3 km southeast, about 3 min by car
- Darapidap 4 km west, about 4 min by car
- Caterman 4 km northwest, about 4 min by car
- Calongbuyan 4 km southwest, about 4 min by car
- Vigan 43 km north, about 43 min by car
- San Fernando 66 km south, about 1 h by car
- La Trinidad 84 km south, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Baguio 88 km south, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Feria de Candon Fountain, Danny b11, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Candon Philippine Nationhood Trail marker, Andre Ryan Maceda, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Partas Bus Terminal, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Apr 2026 (3), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Partas Bus Terminal, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Apr 2026 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MacArthur Highway, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Apr 2026 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Partas Bus Terminal, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Apr 2026 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MacArthur Highway, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Apr 2026 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kalamay of Candon City, Ilocos Sur in packaging, Apr 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Candon church facade, Danny b11, CC BY-SA 3.0
- FvfCandonChurch9359 09, Judgefloro, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Toyota Ilocos Sur, Captainmorlypogi1959, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS053-E-123667 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS053-E-123668 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Santiago, Ilocos Sur church - Flickr, Shubert Ciencia from Nueva Ecija, Philippines, CC BY 2.0
- Santiago, Ilocos Sur church inside - Flickr, Shubert Ciencia from Nueva Ecija, Philippines, CC BY 2.0
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