Solano, Philippines
Solano is a town of 36,222 people in Cagayan Valley, Philippines, founded in October 7, 1741.
Why visit Solano
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 21 parks and trails, 73 places to eat, 21 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Mount Mafurao and Bangan Hill National Park.
Weather in Solano
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About Solano
Solano, officially the Municipality of Solano (Gaddang: Ili na Solano; Ilocano: Ili ti Solano; Tagalog: Bayan ng Solano), is a municipality in the province of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 69,296 people.
From the Wikipedia article Solano, Nueva Vizcaya (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Solano on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do5
Museums and landmarks6
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Parks, trails and playgrounds21
9 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes73
TGIF Resto
Restaurant · Chicken, Asian · 0.7 km
Plaridel Street, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya
Mo-Su 10:00-21:00
Megz Specialty Coffeehouse
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Smoothie, Cake, Bubble Tea, Sandwich · 3.7 km
National Road
Balay Gloria Hotel and restaurant
Restaurant · 0.7 km
West Washington Street
61 more on the map.
History
In 1760, the original name of the town was Bintauan, then a Gaddang settlement that is now a barangay of Villaverde. The town was later moved and formally founded in 1767 by Father Alejandro Vidal, a Dominican priest who led a Spanish mission. In 1768, it was called Lungabang, from the Gaddang word for cave, lungab. The name was later changed to Lumabang by the Spaniards for convenience. In 1851, Governor General Antonio Urbiztondo declared Lumabang a barrio of Bayombong for not having sufficient inhabitants and revenue to maintain itself. Governor General Ramon Solano y Llanderal authorized the separation of Lumabang as barrio from Bayombong. In 1853, the first Ilocanos arrived, brought by Don Diego Lumicao, a former gobernadorcillo. In 1889, it was renamed Solano, in honor of Governor General Ramon Solano y Llanderal.
From the History section of Solano, Nueva Vizcaya on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay21
Boy Scouts of the Philippines & Girl Scouts of the Philippines Campsite
Campground · 9.3 km
Churches and places of worship34
Bonfal United Methodist Church
Church · United Methodist · 2.2 km
Mangabat Street
Cathedral of Saint Louise Beltran
Church · Iglesia Filipina Independiente
West Washington Street
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness
Bintawan Road, Solano
Shopping25
Gas and EV charging32
Schools, colleges and libraries100
Isaiah Christian Academy of Solano Inc.
School · 0.8 km
295 J. P. Rizal Avenue, Solano
Healthcare24
Region II Trauma and Medical Center
Hospital · 6.4 km
Maharlika Highway, Bayombong
Map of Solano
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Getting there and nearby towns
Loakan Airport (BAG) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 62 km away.
- Bayombong 5 km southwest, about 5 min by car
- Quezon 9 km east, about 9 min by car
- Bambang 17 km southwest, about 17 min by car
- Dupax Del Norte 25 km south, about 25 min by car
- Dupax del Sur 28 km south, about 28 min by car
- Aritao 29 km southwest, about 29 min by car
- Lagawe 32 km north, about 32 min by car
- Cordon 35 km northeast, about 35 min by car
- Santiago 43 km northeast, about 43 min by car
- Ramon 48 km northeast, about 48 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
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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
- SolanoNuevaVizcayajf0397 02, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Solano Town Proper, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solano IFI Church, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solano Church Adoration Chapel & Parish Office, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Louis School, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Canyon Park, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rizal Monument, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solano Town Proper, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solano Church, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solano Church, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Andres Bonifacio Monument, Solano Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tomas D. Dacayo Community Center, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solano Church, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026 (3), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solano Church Interior, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solano Church Bell Tower, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solano Church Bell Tower Interior, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Story of Solano Church Marker, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ang Nazareno sa Solano Marker, Solano, Nueva Vizcaya, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solano Municipal Hall, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solano Municipal Hall, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Solano Marker in Municipal Hall, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bayombong,NuevaVizcayaCathedraljf0001 04, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Heritage Memorial Park - panoramio, eljos26, CC BY 3.0
- Nueva Vizcaya Marker in Bayombong, Jun 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SMU Anti-Corruption and Mining Protest (November 2025), Miminity, CC BY 4.0
- Teodoro B. Baguilat, Jr. at SMU Intramurals 2026, Miminity, CC BY 4.0
- Teodoro B. Baguilat, Jr. at SMU intramurals 2026 photo 2, Miminity, CC BY 4.0
- Bayombong Cathedral (Side View), Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saint Mary's University, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bayombong Cathedral Interior, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fray Juan Crespo Hall, Bayombong Cathedral, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Fray Juan Crespo Hall Marker, Bayombong Church, Nueva Vizcaya, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bayombong Cathedral, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026 (4), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ruangan ni Sto. Domingo, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bayombong Cathedral Bell Tower, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bayombong Church Dedication Marker, Nueva Vizcaya, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nueva Vizcaya's People's Museum (Bayombong), Jun 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- History of Bayombong Church Marker, Nueva Vizcaya, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bayombong Cathedral Interior, Nueva Vizcaya, Jun 2026 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Complex ng Katedral ng Sto. Domingo ICP Marker, Bayombong Church, Nueva Vizcaya, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Nueva Vizcaya's People's Museum Interior in Bayombong, Jun 2026 (7), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
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