Sanchez-Mira, Philippines
Sanchez Mira
Sanchez-Mira is a town of 26,292 people in Cagayan Valley, Philippines.
Why visit Sanchez-Mira
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 41 places to eat, 4 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mount Lico.
Weather in Sanchez-Mira
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About Sanchez-Mira
Sanchez Mira, officially the Municipality of Sanchez Mira (Ibanag: Ili nat Sanchez Mira; Ilocano: Ili ti Sanchez Mira; Tagalog: Bayan ng Sanchez Mira), is a municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 26,292 people.
From the Wikipedia article Sanchez Mira (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Sanchez-Mira on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks2
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes41
29 more on the map.
History
Formerly called Malukkit or Naluqui, meaning "a place of conflict/destruction", the name "Sanchez Mira" was given in honor of Manuel Sanchez Mira, a Spanish Brigadier General assigned in the Cagayan Valley who served as the alcalde mayor of Cagayan. It was formally established as a town in 1894, with majority of its first inhabitants being Ilocanos from Paoay, Ilocos Norte. They came from notable families such as the Negre, Mackay, Cacatian, Marzan, and Paclibon.
From the History section of Sanchez Mira on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay4
Churches and places of worship7
Parish Church of Saint Roche
Church · Iglesia Filipina Independiente
Padama Street, Sanchez-Mira
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries36
Nagrangtayan-Macagan Elementary School
School · 7.1 km
Maharlika Highway, Sanchez-Mira
Healthcare7
Sanchez-Mira Municipal Health Office
Clinic and pharmacy
Padama Street, Sanchez-Mira
Map of Sanchez-Mira
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Getting there and nearby towns
Cagayan North International Airport (LLC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 69 km away.
- Namuac 9 km northwest, about 9 min by car
- Santa Cruz 10 km southeast, about 10 min by car
- Claveria 16 km west, about 16 min by car
- Pamplona 16 km southeast, about 16 min by car
- Bagu 20 km southeast, about 20 min by car
- Santa Praxedes 24 km west, about 24 min by car
- Abulug 27 km southeast, about 27 min by car
- Calog Norte 27 km southeast, about 27 min by car
- Laoag 78 km southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- San Nicolas 80 km southwest, about 1 h 15 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
- Shining Light Academy-Sanchez Mira-Philippines, Slacademy, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Pata Church Ruins of Claveria, Cagayan - Flickr, Shubert Ciencia from Nueva Ecija, Philippines, CC BY 2.0
- ISS039-E-4465 - View of East China Sea, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-5492 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS045-E-5493 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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