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The City of Ilagan, the capital of the province of Isabela in the Philippines, is known by several nicknames that reflect its cultural, historical, and economic significance.
Common nicknames
edit- Center of Eco-Tourism Adventure in Cagayan Valley[1]
- Home of the World's Largest Wooden Lounge Chair (Butaka) – The huge armchair, built of first-class narra with a woven rattan seat, was unveiled to the public last Tuesday afternoon at Rizal Park in the province capital.[2]
- Sports Tourism Center of Northern Philippines – For being the host of international athletic events in the city.[3][4]
- Corn Capital of the Philippines – Ilagan is widely recognized as the "Corn Capital of the Philippines" due to its significant contribution to the country's corn production. The city boasts vast tracts of fertile agricultural land dedicated to corn farming, making it a leading producer and a vital hub for corn-related industries.[5][6]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Ilagan, Center of Eco-Tourism Adventure". Official Website of the City of Ilagan. cityofilagan.com. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Ilagan gunning for a world record with giant armchair". Philstar. philstar.com. April 26, 2003. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Ilagan eyes sports center as tourism branding". Benjamin De Yro of the Northern Forum. northernforum.net. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "CITY OF ILAGAN IN ISABELA PHILIPPINES PROVES ITS CLASS AND STANDING AS THE SPORTS TOURISM HUB OF THE NORTH". Edited in Central London by Lexie Abraham & Written by Chino Hansel Philyang. world-media-organizations.org. March 22, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "City of Ilagan: Corn Capital of the Philippines". Official Facebook Page of MyCity Ilagan. facebook.com/cityofilagan.gov.ph. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
- ^ "Ilagan to build P270-M corn processing complex". The Northern Forum. northernforum.net. Retrieved June 25, 2024.