Why visit Ivana
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 3 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Sabtang Lighthouse and Andres Bonifacio (30 Nobyembre 1863–10 Mayo 1897).
Weather in Ivana
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About Ivana
Ivana, officially the Municipality of Ivana, is a municipality in the province of Batanes, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,368 people, making it the least populated town in the province and second least populated in the country, behind Kalayaan, Palawan.
From the Wikipedia article Ivana, Batanes (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Ivana on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks6
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Andres Bonifacio (30 Nobyembre 1863–10 Mayo 1897)
Monument and historic site
National Road, Ivana
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
History
Ivana is one of the three major pueblos of Batanes in the first half of the 19th century, alongside Basco and Marigatao. A mission was established in the area in the late 18th century, with evangelization being described as successful mainly due to the baptism of seven of the nine principals of Ivana.
In 1789, Joaquin del Castillo became the third governor of Batanes and tried to strengthen his authority in the province. An uprising ensued led by a certain Chivunao, who persuaded his chiefs to rebel against the government. This culminated in a battle in Itbud where the Spaniards' cannons forced the rebels to surrender.
From the History section of Ivana, Batanes on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Ivana
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Getting there and nearby towns
Basco Airport (BSO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 km away.
- Uyugan 3 km southeast, about 3 min by car
- Itbud 5 km east, about 5 min by car
- Sabtang 6 km southwest, about 6 min by car
- Mahatao 6 km northeast, about 6 min by car
- Basco 10 km northeast, about 10 min by car
- Itbayat 47 km north, about 47 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Spanish Bridge Batanes, anne jimenez from Q.C., Philippines, CC BY 2.0
- Simbahan ng Ivana (San Jose el Obrero Church), RCJourn, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Simbahan ng Ivana NHI historical marker, Photo: Andre Ryan Maceda ; perspective correction: Eugene Alvin Villar ( seav ), CC BY-SA 4.0
- (NHCP Historical Marker) Simbahan ng Ivana, Andre Ryan Maceda, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ivana Port Lighthouse, Ivana, Batanes, Philippines, Lifeaswecallit, CC0
- Sabtang Lighthouse, Greenthumb331, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ivana Church of Batanes, M0N MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- San Antonino de Florencia Church Facade, Lightningscale, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Strengthening Agricultural Resilience in the Philippines (9053437), U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Kristin Porter, Public domain
- Strengthening Agricultural Resilience in the Philippines (9053439), U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Kristin Porter, Public domain
- Uyugan Church Altar in Uyugan, Batanes, Lightningscale, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Uyugan Church Choir Loft in Uyugan, Batanes, Lightningscale, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Uyugan Church Nave in Uyugan, Batanes, Lightningscale, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Uyugan Church 10 Commandments in Uyugan, Batanes, Lightningscale, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Uyugan Church in October 2025, Lightningscale, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS033-E-19245 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-104476 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- (NHCP Historical Marker) Andres Bonifacio, Andre Ryan Maceda, CC BY-SA 4.0
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