Candon is a component City of Ilocos Sur Province in Region 1 located in Northern Luzon, Philippines.

Profile of Candon City (Geography)
Location –> Southern part of Ilocos Sur (See map below)
*Distance from Manila –> 342 Kilometers North
Neighboring Towns –> Banayoyo, Galimuyod, and Sta. Lucia
Area –> 103.28 sq km (39.88 sq mi)
Population –> 60,623 (2015 Census)
No. of Barangays –> 42
Terrain –> Flat, Rolling hills
Industries –> Agriculture, Trading, Tourism
Major Products –> Rice, Vegetables, Poultry, Handicraft, Home-made Food Items
Special Product –> kalamay – a sweet and sticky snack made from sticky rice
People/Language –> Ilocano, Tagalog, English
Mayor –> Ericson Gacula Singson
Vice Mayor –> Kristelle Singson
Representative (2nd District) –> Kristine Singson

History

Candon was founded as a municipality in 1780.

On March 28, 2001, Candon was converted into a component city.

Famous People from Candon
Isabelo Abaya

Economy, Business and Investment

The economy of the city is based mainly on agriculture and the retail of consumer goods. Main farm products are rice, tobacco, coconut, rootcrops, vegetables, livestock, and poultry. Those in the coastal areas are mostly subsistence fishermen.

Manufacturing industries are still being developed. There are 2 tobacco processing plant, a small feed mill, and a government-operated construction board plant. Small enterprises are engaged in food processing such as production of calamay, cornick, ice-cream, dried or salted fish, and other native delicacies. Other cottage industries produce handicrafts, salt, and metalworks.

Tourist Spots

Darapidap Beach
Church of Saint John of Sahagun
Isabelo Abaya Monument
Cariño House

Festival

1. Tobacco Festival – Celebrated every month of March
2. Feast of Sta. Barbara every December 4

RELATED: Vigan City History and Economy
See also: List of Philippine Cities by Region and Province

Map of City