Vigan, Philippines
Vigan is a town of 48,545 people in Ilocos, Philippines, founded in 1572.
Why visit Vigan
Townapedia lists 38 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 83 places to eat, 62 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ayusan–Paoa Bridge, Father Burgos House, Bantay Bell Tower and Baluarte Zoo.
Weather in Vigan
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About Vigan
Vigan, officially the City of Vigan (Ilocano: Siudad ti Vigan; Filipino: Lungsod ng Vigan; Spanish: Ciudad de Vigan), is a component city and capital of the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 54,498 people.
From the Wikipedia article Vigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: Vigan on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do3
Museums and landmarks38
Fidel Antiporda Go Commemorative Marker
Monument and historic site · 0.6 km
National Folk Artist
26 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
Baluarte Zoo
Park · 2.8 km
Zoological park in Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Restaurants and cafes83
BUGIS BISTRO
Restaurant · Burger, Asian, Filipino, Chicken
Calle Salcedo, Vigan
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Wingyard Vigan
Restaurant · Unlimited Wings, Ramen, Milktea, Ice Cream
Avenida Quezon, Vigan
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Epectos Bar & Grill (pinapaitan & lumo-lumo)
Bar and pub · Grill
Calle Florentino, Vigan
71 more on the map.
Where to stay62
Guimod Transient House
Motel and hotel · 3.7 km
Brgy. Guimod Bantay Ilocos Sur along Mac Arthur Highway
DY-J Transient
Motel and hotel · 0.9 km
10 Liberation Boulevard Extension, VIGAN CITY
Churches and places of worship21
Lokal ng Pandan, Iglesia ni Cristo
Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo · 4.3 km
Quirino Boulevard
Immaculate Conception Minor Seminary
Place of worship · 2.2 km
Bgy. Ayusan Sur, Vigan
Shopping47
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries70
University of Northern Philippines
School · 1.6 km
Quirino Boulevard, Vigan
Chazown Training & Learning Center
School
Calle General Luna, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur
Healthcare27
Lahoz Clinic & Hospital Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 km
Jose Singson Street, Vigan
Map of Vigan
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Getting there and nearby towns
Laoag International Airport (LAO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 69 km away.
- Bantay 1 km north, about 1 min by car
- Santa 11 km southeast, about 11 min by car
- Magsingal 13 km north, about 13 min by car
- Narvacan 20 km southeast, about 20 min by car
- San Juan 20 km north, about 20 min by car
- Santa Maria 25 km southeast, about 25 min by car
- Bangued 27 km east, about 27 min by car
- Candon 43 km south, about 43 min by car
- Batac City 57 km north, about 57 min by car
- Laoag 73 km north, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
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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
- Katedralen i Vigan 20180707j, Västgöten, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plaza Salcedo Lagoon, Vigan, Luzon, Filippinerna 20180707a, Västgöten, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plaza Salcedo Lagoon, Vigan, Luzon, Filippinerna 20180707b, Västgöten, CC BY-SA 4.0
- UNESCO Heritage Marker, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Apr 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ilocos Sur Capitol, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Apr 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The Heritage City of Vigan Marker, Ilocos Sur, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elpidio R. Quirino Monument, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Apr 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elpidio R. Quirino Historical Marker, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vigan Cathedral, Ilocos Sur, Apr 2026, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vigan City - Vigan2193, lumoplank, CC0
- Elpidio Quirino Monument in Vigan City 01, Carlo Joseph Moskito, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plaza Salcedo Lagoon, Vigan, Luzon, Filippinerna 20180707c, Västgöten, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ALLAN JAY QUESADA - VIGAN CATHEDRAL 01 DJI 0150, Allan Jay Quesada, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur, Philippines - panoramio, Andrew Martin, CC BY 3.0
- Rizal monument in Vigan, Aerous, CC BY 4.0
- Katedralen i Vigan 20180707b, Västgöten, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Vigan Church 2, Aerous, CC BY 4.0
- Vigan Church, Obra19-Jojo Deladia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Bantay Church Bell Tower, Ilocos Sur, Roniel Soriano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plaza Salcedo in Vigan City, Irvin Parco Sto. Tomas, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Closer look of the Bantay Watchtower, Exequiel Discipulo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Immaculate Conception School of Theology, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Apr 2026 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- University of Northern Philippines, University of Northern Philippines, Public domain
- The Bantay Church, John Lenard Cadungog, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Plaza Salcedo, Vigan, Ilocos Sur, Luzviminda7641, CC0
- Father Burgos House 3, Carlo Joseph Moskito, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leon Pichay historical marker 02, Carlo Joseph Moskito, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leon Pichay historical marker 01, Carlo Joseph Moskito, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elpidio Quirino historical marker 02, Carlo Joseph Moskito, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elpidio Quirino historical marker 03, Carlo Joseph Moskito, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ilocos Sur Provincial Capitol Building 01, Carlo Joseph Moskito, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ilocos Sur Provincial Capitol Building 03, Carlo Joseph Moskito, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ilocos Sur Provincial Capitol Building 02, Carlo Joseph Moskito, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pedro Bukaneg historical marker 03, Carlo Joseph Moskito, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pedro Bukaneg historical marker 02, Carlo Joseph Moskito, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Pedro Bukaneg historical marker 01, Carlo Joseph Moskito, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral 01, Kingsley Rabino, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral 03, Kingsley Rabino, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Ilocos Sur Provincial Capitol at night, Dec 2025, A.C.T. Alejandre, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rizal Monument on Plaza Salcedo, Gener Morales, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Elpidio Quirino Monument in Vigan City 02, Carlo Joseph Moskito, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Leona Florentino historical marker, Carlo Joseph Moskito, CC BY-SA 4.0
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