REGION II:

CAGAYAN VALLEY
REGION
Group 2
 CAGAYAN VALLEY REGION
 Area- 26,388 square kilometers/31,159 km² as of 2020

 Location- Located in the northeastern section of Luzon

 Geographical Profile- Dry from December-May, wet from June-

November, Hot from months of March-May, sometimes extended
up to August.

 People/Population- 3,685,744 as of CENSUS 2020.

 Political Profile- composed of 5 provinces; Batanes, Cagayan,

Quirino, Nueva Vizcaya, and Isabela.
CAGAYAN
VALLEY
Capital: TUGEUGARAO CITY
 CAGAYAN
AREA AND LOCATION

219.01km/84.56sq. It is the northernmost province in the Philippines.

GEOGRAPHICAL PROFILE

About 2 kilometers (1.2 mi) from the northeastern tip of the province is the island
of Palaui; a few kilometers to the west is Fuga Island.
POPULATION (2020 CENSUS)

18,831
HOW TO GET THERE?

Through domestic airlines and buses( much cheaper but slower)

BATANES
Capital: BASCO
 BATANES
AREA AND LOCATION

219.01km/84.56 sq. It is the northernmost province in the Philippines.

GEOGRAPHICAL PROFILE

Batanes is made up of 3 major islands namely Batang, Sabtang, and Islets including
Y’ami, the northern point of the Philippines. The province has a total area of 219.01
square kilometers (84.56 sq mi) comprising ten islands situated within the Luzon
Strait between the Balintang Channel and Taiwan
POPULATION (2020 CENSUS)

18,831
HOW TO GET THERE?

The fastest and easiest way to reach Batanes is by air.

ISABELA
Capital: ILAGAN CITY
 ISABELA
AREA AND LOCATION

12,414.93km/ 4,793.43sq. Located in the central section of the Cagayan Valley

region in Luzon
GEOGRAPHICAL PROFILE

The eastern and coastal areas experience moderate rainfall evenly distributed
throughout the year. The western part has a wet and dry season. Isabela comprises
an aggregate land area of 12,414.93 square kilometers (4,793.43 sq mi), representing
almost 40 percent of the regional territory.
POPULATION (2020 CENSUS)

1,697,050
HOW TO GET THERE?

By domestic flights and buses.

NUEVA
VIZCAYA
Capital: BAYOMBONG
 NUEVA VIZCAYA
AREA AND LOCATION

3,975.67km/1,535.01sq. The province of Nueva Vizcaya is located in the

north-central part of Luzon
GEOGRAPHICAL PROFILE

Nueva Vizcaya lies approximately 268 kilometers (167 mi) north of Metro
Manila and can be reached by land via the Cagayan Valley Road (Maharlika
Highway).
POPULATION (2020 CENSUS)

497,432
HOW TO GET THERE?
QUIRINO
Capital: CABARROUGIS
 QUIRINO
AREA AND LOCATION

3,323.47km/1,283.20sq. Located in the southeastern part of Cagayan Valley.

GEOGRAPHICAL PROFILE

A landlocked province, it is situated within the upper portion of the Cagayan River basin and
bounded by Isabela on the north, Aurora on the east and southeast, and Nueva Vizcaya on
the west and southwest.
POPULATION (2020 CENSUS)

203,828
HOW TO GET THERE?

Land transportation is the only available mode of transport to the province. Take any
of the many buses that regularly go to Isabela or Cagayan and get off Cordon,
Isabela. From there, jeepneys and mini buses ply the route to Quirino.
FOOD AND DELICACIES
REGION 2: CAGAYAN VALLEY REGION
 Food and Delicacies
UVUD BALLS uved or uvud is PANCIT BATIL PATUNG is a
one of those Ivatan comfort food popular noodle dish in Tuguegarao
City, Cagayan.
 Food and Delicacies
INATATA is a unique rice delicacy PATUPAT was originally served in
from Isabela Bontoc with brewed coffee on
special occasions.
 Food and Delicacies
PANCIT CABAGAN is a delicious PAWA is a delicacy that originates
noodle dish that originated in the from Piat, Cagayan Valley.
Quirino province
Food and Delicacies
INABRAW Also called
dinengdeng or bulanglang in
other parts of the country.
FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS
REGION 2: CAGAYAN VALLEY
 Festivals and Special Events
BAMBANTI FESTIVAL The PATTARADAY FESTIVAL This
Bambanti Festival celebrated in festival typically takes place in
January, is one of the most well- August and commemorates the
known festivals in Isabela. founding anniversary of Tuguegarao
City.
 Festivals and Special Events
PANDANG-GO-SA-BASCO - PANAGDADAPUN
Celebrated in May,
FESTIVAL -
this festival in Nueva
Celebrated in Basco every May, this Vizcaya showcases the cultural heritage
festival showcases the unique Ivatan and traditions of the province through
boat, the “Pampano.” street dancing, parades, and various
competitions.
 Festivals and Special Events
AMMUNGAN FESTIVAL -Celebrated SEMANA SANTA IGUIG CALVARY
in May and highlights the unity and HILLS Held in observance of the passion
cooperation among the people of and death of Jesus Christ through the larger-
than-life-size concrete 14 Stations of the
Nueva Vizcaya. It includes various Cross spread on an 11-hectare rolling terrain.
events, such as street dancing, trade Iguig town is about 16 kilometers from
fairs, and sports competitions. Tuguegarao.
Festivals and Special Events
PAVVURULUN-AFI
FESTIVAL is held every year
10th to the 17th of August
situated in Tuguegarao City,
Cagayan. The festival is made
more merry with the Trade Fair.
MAJOR CULTURAL GROUPS
REGION 2: CAGAYAN VALLEY REGION
 Major Cultural Groups
ITAWIS The culture of the Itawis is
IVATAN The Ivatan people are an similar to that of the Ibanag, but they
Austronesian ethnolinguistic group tend to live away from urban centers in
native to the Batanes and Babuyan small settlements.
Islands of the northernmost Philippines.
 Major Cultural Groups
GADDANG Many Gaddang lives in IBANAG The Ibanags are the
the highlands of southeastern dominant ethnic group in the
Kalinga-Apayao and eastern Bontok vicinity of the provincial capital of
and Isabela provinces. Cagayan-—Tuguegarao, now a city.
LANGUAGE AND DIALECTS
REGION 2: CAGAYAN VALLEY REGION
LANGUAGE AND DIALECTS
 Ilocano is widely spoken in Region  The Ibanag language is another
2, particularly in the province of prominent dialect in Cagayan Valley,
Cagayan. with a unique set of cultural
expressions.
Example:
Example:
Kablaaw - Hello!
Mapatu – mafatu ('hot’)
Naimbag nga bigat! - Good morning!
Paggipayan – faggifayan ('a place to
Naimbag nga malem! - Good put’)
afternoon!
Dupo – dufo ('banana')
LANGUAGE AND DIALECTS
 The Itawes dialect is prevalent in  In Quirino, the Gaddang language
Isabela, contributing to the linguistic is spoken by the Gaddang people,
diversity of the region. preserving their distinct heritage.
Example: Example:
Hello - Ma-ngo Good morning - macasta a
daddaramat.
Good morning - Napia nga mataruk
Good afternoon - macasta a fuwab.
Good afternoon - Napia nga giram
Good evening/night - macasta a gaffi.
Good night - Napia nga gabi
LANGUAGE AND DIALECTS
Tagalog and English are their mediums for teaching and
communicating with other people.
The linguistic diversity in Region 2 reflects the cultural richness and
heritage of the area. Language and dialects in Cagayan Valley are an
integral part of the region's identity and traditions.
Thank you for listening!