Vigan is the capital of the province of Ilocos On of the Filipino , on the west coast of the island of Luzon, on the southernmost China Sea.

It is on the Liste of the world heritage of UNESCO because it is an almost intact example of Spanish colonial city in Asia. Known for its paved streets, its architecture mixes the Asian and European styles.

Its population rises with: 45143 inhabitants in 2000.

Administrative divisions

Vigan is cut out in 39 Barangay S:

Name

The Conquistador Juan de Salcedo goes up to the north of Ilocos to establish a military base close to the current site of Vigan. It notes the particularly abundant vegetation of the place and request to the autochtones the name of these plants; he learns that they are called biga' has . From this word the name derives from Vigan.

Its complete name with its foundation was Villa Fernandina , in honor of the first child of the king Philippe II of Spain, Fernando. Once the increased city, the Diocèse of Nueva Segovia is transferred there, and the name of the city is changed with Ciudad Fernandina de Vigan .

Other

One finds there the Université of the north of Philippines, oldest of the north of the island of Luzon.