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Urdaneta Vigan
Region 1: Part of an extensive region (vonsisting of the
present provinces Ilocos Norte, Ilocos sur, Abra and
Pangasinan) renowed for its Gold mines.
-The Inhabitants called theire place "SAMTOY" from the
word " SAO, MI, TOY" which literally means OUR
LANGUAGE.
-On June 13 1572 Salcedo and his men landed in Vigan.
-- They were surprised to see numerous sheltered cove
('looc') where the locals lives in Harmony.
-The Region was Called by the Spaniards as "YLOCOS" or
"ILOCOS" and its People "ILOCANOS".
-LANGUAGES
-: -Ilocano
- -Pangasinense
--Tagalog
--English
TOURIST SPOT
DELICACIES IN PANGASINAN
FESTIVALS IN PANGASINAN
Founded: 1818 Capital:Laoag City.