Lregion II (Group 2)
Lregion II (Group 2)
Lregion II (Group 2)
CAGAYAN VALLEY
Group 2
Region II
CAGAYAN VALLEY
INTRODUCTION: Basic Facts
• The region is named after the Cagayan River,
the longest and largest river in the Philippines. It
serves as a vital waterway for transportation
and irrigation, flowing through the valley and
emptying into the Luzon Strait.
• Its capital is the City of Tuguegarao.
• It is bounded by three mountain ranges, Sierra
Madre Mountain on the east, Caraballo
Mountain on the south and Cordillera Mountain,
and north of Caraballo Mountain.
Region II
CAGAYAN VALLEY
INTRODUCTION: Provinces
• It has 5 provinces namely: Batanes,
Cagayan, Isabela, Nueva Vizcaya, and
Quirino.
• It consists of 90 municipalities
• It is composed of several cities:
Tuguegarao City, Cauayan City, Ilagan
City, Santiago City and Bayombong
Region II
CAGAYAN VALLEY
INTRODUCTION: Cultural Groups
• There are 3 major ethic groups of people in
Cagayan: the Ybanags, Itawits and Malawegs.
• Ybanags - the dominant group, are known to
be the tallest among the ethno-linguistic groups
all over the Philippines.
• Itawits - they are more known for their
knowledge in pottery and basket-weaving.
• Malawegs - are known for their skills in
agriculture, mainly lowland rice and corn.
Region II
CAGAYAN VALLEY
INTRODUCTION: Dialects
• English and Filipino are widely used and spoken
in Cagayan. Predominant local languages are
Ilocano, Ybanag, Ytawes and Malaueg.
Pangasinense , Maranao and other dialects are
also used in some areas where migrants
abound. Majority of the Cagayanos can speak
at least two of the local languages and have
good command, or at least a working
knowledge, of the English language.
BATANES
LAND OF TRUE INSULARES
Cagayan comprises 28
municipalities and 1 city divided into
three congressional districts.
Tuguegarao city is the provincial
capita, regional seat, and center of
business trade, and education, and
the only city in the province. The
majority of people living in Cagayan
are of Ilocano descent.
ISABELA
RICE GRANARY OF THE NORTH
• Agriculture
• Forestry
• Tourism
PORTS OF ACCESS
SINANTA PAWA
FOOD AND DELICACIES
CHICHARABAO
FESTIVALS AND SPECIAL EVENTS