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Gamu, Philippines

Gamu is a town of 5,545 people in Cagayan Valley, Philippines.

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Population5,545 GeoNames
RegionCagayan Valley
Elevation51 m 167 ft
Time zoneAsia/Manila
Land area129.4 km²
Nearest airportCauayan Airport (CYZ) 16 km

Why visit Gamu

Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 3 parks and trails, 14 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.

About Gamu

Gamu [gɐˈmu], officially the Municipality of Gamu (Ilocano: Ili ti Gamu; Tagalog: Bayan ng Gamu), is a municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 30,850 people.

From the Wikipedia article Gamu (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Museums and landmarks1

Hacienda de San Luis

Monument and historic site · 9.2 km

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Parks, trails and playgrounds3

Queen Isabela Skypark

Sports field and stadium · 6.7 km

Maharlika Highway

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Perfect Star Golf Course

Golf course · 3.9 km

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Rizal and Quezon Park

Park · 3.0 km

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Restaurants and cafes14

LaThorpe Pizza

Restaurant · Pizza, Italian, Indian, Arabic, Asian · 6.5 km

LaThorpe Driveway, Reina Mercedes

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EmpanadaanCC BY-SA 4.0

Empanadaan

Restaurant · Filipino, Ilocos · 6.6 km

Maharlika Highway, Ilagan City

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Kaps EateryCC BY-SA 4.0

Kaps Eatery

Restaurant · 3.9 km

Maharlika Highway

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Naguilian Bakery by Noemi

Bakery · 3.0 km

Maharlika Highway

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HARDIN Grill

Restaurant · 6.1 km

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Joy's Place Restaurant

Restaurant · 3.8 km

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Red RibbonCC BY-SA 4.0

Red Ribbon

Bakery · 9.3 km

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Twin's StoreCC BY-SA 4.0

Twin's Store

Restaurant · 5.4 km

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ChowkingCC BY-SA 4.0

Chowking

Fast food · Asian · 9.2 km

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GG Panciteria

Fast food · Noodle · 3.0 km

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GreenwichCC BY-SA 4.0

Greenwich

Fast food · Pizza · 9.2 km

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JollibeeCC BY-SA 4.0

Jollibee

Fast food · Burger · 9.3 km

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2 more on the map.

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Where to stay2

Dreamwave Hotel

Motel and hotel · 5.7 km

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Ilagan City Hotel

Motel and hotel · 6.0 km

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History

Gamu was founded on December 5, 1741 as a result of the merging of the towns of Batavag (near present-day Lullutan in Ilagan) and Itugod (now barangay Lenzon). The town was established on its present site as a compromise for residents of the two towns and also the fact that both towns were too few in population to survive on their own. The population problem was later partially resolved through the forced settlement of conquered tribes into the town by the Spanish.

Originally part of the Cagayan Valley, Gamu was later annexed to Nueva Vizcaya when the province was established on May 24, 1856. Subsequently, on March 31, 1859, it became part of Isabela with the subdivision of Cagayan Valley and the creation of the Province of Isabela.

San Gabriel de Batauag, the first mission to Christianize the area, was established by Dominican missionaries in 1612, led by Father Luis Flores and his assistant, Fr. Juan de Sta Ana. The mission was initially situated in Batauag, now known as Lulutan, a barrio in Ilagan. However, due to grievances and maltreatment by the Spaniards, the natives of Batauag revolted, leading to the abandonment of the mission.

From the History section of Gamu on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Churches and places of worship9

Shopping9

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Gas and EV charging6

Schools, colleges and libraries57

Healthcare4

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Map of Gamu

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Getting there and nearby towns

Cauayan Airport (CYZ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 16 km away.

  • Ilagan 12 km northeast, about 12 min by car
  • Roxas 24 km west, about 24 min by car
  • Alicia 33 km southwest, about 33 min by car
  • Cabagan 43 km north, about 43 min by car
  • Ramon 44 km southwest, about 44 min by car
  • Santiago 51 km southwest, about 51 min by car
  • Tabuk 58 km northwest, about 58 min by car
  • Tuguegarao 64 km north, about 1 h by car
  • Solana 69 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car
  • Lagawe 81 km west, about 1 h 15 min by car

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