Laoag City is a vibrant and dynamic growth center in the north, a truly unique destination

offering surprises, panoramic sand dunes, lush vegetation, scenic beaches, high land lures,
historical and heritage sites.

The city has a land area of 116.08 square kilometers or 44.82 square miles which constitutes
3.40% of Ilocos Norte's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 111,651.
This represented 18.32% of the total population of Ilocos Norte province, or 2.11% of the overall
population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at
962 inhabitants per square kilometer or 2,491 inhabitants per square mile.

As the capital of Ilocos Norte, it is the business and trading center of the province, boasting of
numerous diversified business activities and establishments. Hotels, restaurants, bars, banks and
other establishments are located in the central business district. Of particular interest is the Laoag
City Commercial Complex, where establishments offer Ilocano products such as Inabel, Bagnet,
Longganisa, Sukang Iloko and other Ilocano products.

Laoag City is the gateway to the North Luzon Tourism Hub and Growth Quadrangle. It boast of
the Laoag International Airport where there are international flights from Hawaii, San Francisco,
Los Angeles, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Guangzou, Shenshen, Macau and Korea. The airport serves
asa a jump-off point for flights to Basco, Batanes alongside with different flights to Manila.
Truly radiating endless rays of possibilities, Laoag City is the country's "Sunshine City".The city
also enjoys a tropical savanna climate with mostly sunny days and warm temperatures all year
round. 

Both the official languages of the country, namely Filipino and English, are widely understood
and spoken here, so communication, especially for international travelers won’t be a problem.
However, the town’s local language is Ilocano, and it will be useful to learn some basic phrases
and words of the language to capture the hearts of the locals.

Aside from incredible sights and historical landmarks, Laoag is also jam packed with attractions
and activities that will satisfy every kind of traveler. From breathtaking scenery complemented
with a laid-back ambience, to nearby seascapes and surf towns, down to adventure excursions on
its rugged and mountainous terrains, The Sunshine City is truly nothing short of a brilliant
destination that puts the Ilocandia region in the spotlight.

Laoag serves as a wonderful gateway to the Ilocos region and other northern parts of the country.
It is also easily accessible via air and land travel, with many jumpoff points around Luzon.

Daily flights coming from Manila land at the Laoag International Airport. From here, visitors can
ride tricycles or jeepneys to reach the city proper. You may also arrange private car transfers
with your chosen accommodation.

A cheaper option to get to Laoag from Manila is to travel by bus. It will be a long ride but you
will be passing through scenic landscapes and other provinces such as Bulacan, Pampanga,
Tarlac, Pangasinan, La Union, and Ilocos Sur.

Those coming from Clark International Airport may ride a shuttle or jeepney bound for Dau
Integrated Bus Terminal, and catch a bus that is bound for Laoag from there.

Those who are already in the north, particularly in the cities of Baguio and Tuguegarao, may also
take direct bus trips to Laoag.

https://guidetothephilippines.ph/destinations-and-attractions/laoag

https://www.philatlas.com/luzon/r01/ilocos-norte/laoag.html

Transport hub eyed in Laoag to reduce traffic woes

LAOAG CITY – To ease traffic congestion, a transport hub and parking building are being eyed
to be constructed in around one-hectare government lot located near the Provincial Engineering
Office in Barangay 7-B here.

Worth PHP380 million, the proposed project will be funded by the Department of
Transportation, through the initiative of Secretary Arthur Tugade in cooperation with the
provincial government of Ilocos Norte, led by Governor Matthew Joseph Manotoc

“The hub aims to ease traffic congestion in the city by providing interconnectivity of public
utility jeepneys, buses, taxis, vans, and tricycles,” said Martinez, as he reported that the hub is
also envisioned as a transfer point for the commuting public who are going in and out of the
province.

The mode of Transportation within the city includes jeepneys, and buses plying to and from
other municipalities in Ilocos Norte, as welll as colorful tricycles traversing the urban area.

Of course, walking around Laoag City proper is still the best option, specially that majority of
the Tourist Spots are near to each other. One can also opt to ride a Calesa, one of the many horse
drawn carriages that ply the streets. Many visitors agree that touring and sightseeing around the
city is made more fun by riding a Calesa, while listening to the lively stories of the carriage
driver or "Kutsero", and the clip-clop of the horse's shoes on the pavement.

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1169999

https://laoagcity.gov.ph/tourism/transportation.html