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tains, thick woods, and fertile valleys, over which roam droves
of buffalo, horses, etc. The principal industries of the
province are the manufacture of silk, abaca, and cotton fabrics,
and dyestutfs. The province is divided into 24 pueblos and
471 barrios. The area is 1,153 square miles and the popula-
tion 212,000.

The capital is Batangas, with a population of 39,358. It is
situated 72 miles from Manila, in a cove of its name, on the
Calumpang River, and has a spacious and convenient harbor.
During the month of February there are held a number of
agricultural and industrial fairs and expositions in this city.



110 BATANGAS PROVINCE.

wliich are mucli patronized by tlie populace of tlie province,
and where labor and progress are stimulated by the awarding
of prizes. There are some 4,000 houses of simple and elegant
construction, among which may be mentioned the royal
palace, parish convent, and tribunal. The city was the resi-
dence of the alcalde mayor and a number of public function-
aries.

CITIES AND TOWNS.

Balayang.— Population, 24,747; situated 30 miles from
Batangas.

Bauang.— Population, 39,659; situated 4 miles from Ba-
tangas. It has many highroads.

Calaca. — Population, 8, 288 ; situated 23 miles from Batangas,

Calatagan. — Population, 904; situated 41 miles from Ba-
tangas.

Cuenca. — Population, 6,735; situated 8 miles from Batangas,
with which it communicates by a highroad.

Ibaan. — Population, 8,900; situated 5 miles from Batangas.
It has two highroads.

Lemery.— Population, 2,890, its township having 14,000;
situated 15 miles from Batangas.

Lian. — Poj)ulation, 5,889; situated 36 miles from Batangas.
It has highroads to Tuy and Nasugbu.

Lipa. — Population, 40,733 ; situated 18 miles from Batangas.

Lobi. — Population, 6,472; situated 20 miles from Batangas.

Nasugbu.— Population, 8,627; situated 44 miles from Ba-
tangas. It has a highroad to Lian.

Prosario.— Population, 12,435; situated 16 miles from Ba-
tangas. It is connected by highroads with Tiaon, Lipa, Ibaan,
San Juan, and Taisan.

San Jose.— Population, 10,000; situated 9 miles from Ba-
tangas.

San Juan. — Population, 14,017; situated 48 miles from Ba-
tangas. It has a highroad to Rosario.

San Luis. — Population, 5,201; situated 16 miles from Ba-
tangas.

Santo Tomas. — Population, 10,709; situated 33 miles from
Batangas.

Taal. — Population, 33,378 ; situated 13 miles from Batangas.

Taisan. — Population, 6,971.

Talisay. — Population, 8,111; situated 37 miles from Ba-
tano-as.



BENGUET DISTRICT. Ill

Tanauan.— Population, 20,038; situated 27 miles from Ba-
tangas on the principal liigliroad from Manila to Batangas.

Tuy. — Population, 10,150; situated 24 miles from Batangas.
Tliere are higliways to Balayan, Sian, Nasugbu, and Alfonso.

DISTRICT OF BENGUET.

Situated in the land of the Igorrotes, it is bounded on the
north by the District of Lepanto, on the east by the Province
of Nueva Vizcaya, on the south by Pangasan, and on the west
by La Union. It is a volcanic and very irregular country,
covered with lofty pines of good quality and crossed by numer-
ous streams and rivers in which small quantities of gold are
found. The area is 328 square miles and the population
15,932, divided among two pueblos, 25 visitas, and 128 ranch-
erias of subdued infieles.

The capital is La Trinidad, with a population of 2,000. It
was the residence of the political-military commander, lieu-
tenant of the gendarmery, and parish priest.

CITIES AND TOWNS.

Adavang.— Population, 312.

Ambuclao. — Population, 145.

Amlimay.— Population, 336; situated 23 miles from La
Trinidad.

Atoc— Population, 1,317.

Azual. — Population, 615; situated 16 miles from La Trin-
idad.

Baguio. — Population, 661 ; situated 26 miles from La Trin-
idad.

Balacbac. — Population, 688.

Baningan. — Poi^ulation, 379 ; situated 6 miles from La
Trinidad.

Benneng. — Population, 500.

Bojod. — Population, 448; situated 18 miles from La Trin-
idad.

Bubon. — Population, 169 ; situated 32 miles from La Trin-
idad.

Buguias. — Population, 650.

Cabayan.— Population, 844; situated 19 miles from La
Trinidad.

Capangan. — Population, 583; situated 7 miles from La
Trinidad.



112 BINATANGAN AND BOXTOC.

Carao. — Poi)ulation, 502.

Daclan.— Population, 907 ; situated 13^ miles from La Trin-
idad.

Galiano. — Population, 1,330; situated 11 miles from La
Trinidad.

Ibatanes. — Population, 480.

Loo. — Population, 724; situated 29 miles from La Trinidad.

Lutab. — Population, 415; situated 16 miles from La Trin-
idad.

Magangan. — Population, 301; situated 13 miles from La
Trinidad.

Paiquet.— Population, G22; situated 13 miles from La Trin-
idad.

Palina. — Population, 704.

Palintaang. — Population, 900.

Quibungan. — Poi^ulation, 519; situated 20 miles from La
Trinidad.

Salipaang. — Population, 300.

Sapuan. — Population, 214; situated 7 miles from La Trin-
idad.

Tacquian. — Population, 386.

Tavio. — Population, 537; situated 8 miles from La Trin-
idad.

Tinec— Population, 229.

TivalbaL — Population, 376; situated 7 miles from La Trin-
idad.

Tublay.— Population, 996.

Vac—Population, 1,000.

DISTRICT OF BINATANGAN.

Situated on the eastern coast of Luzon, it is bounded on tlie
north by Isabela, on the east by the Pacific Ocean, on the
south by the District of Principe, and on the west by the dis-
tricts of Nueva Vizcaya and Nueva Ecija.

The capital is Binatangan.

PROVINCE OF BONTOC.

It is situated northeast of the Province of Lepanto' in a
mountainous country, and has a population of 24,502, divided
among two pueblos and a number of rancherias. The climate
is temperate and moist ; there are a number of mineral springs
as well as much iron j^y rites and beds of silver-bearing galena.



"BONTOr PROVIN'CE. 113

The capital is Bontoc, witli a i)()pulation of 5,774. It is
situated 253 miles from Manila, and was tlie home of the
governor.

CITIES AND TOWNS.

Aga-oa. — Population, 400 ; situated 22 miles from Bontoc.

Alap. — Population, 713, the township having 849 ; situated
10 miles from Bontoc.

Ang-Baiong. — Population, 163; situated 13 miles from
Bontoc.

Anquien. — Population, 090, the township having 1,115;
situated 16 miles from Bontoc.

Antadao. — Population, 328; situated 11 miles from Bontoc.

Balili.— Population^ 297; situated 10 miles from Bontoc.
, Balioang. — Population, 504; situated 13 miles from Bontoc.

Balugang. — Population, 1,312; situated 18 miles from
Bontoc.

Banaue. — Population, 638, the township having 872 ; situ-
ated 27 miles from Bontoc.

Bang-Inang.— Population, 144; situated 30 miles from
Bontoc.

Barligt. — Population, 439; situated 17 miles from Bontoc.

Betuagan. — Population, 285, the township having 366 ; sit-
uated 14 miles from Bontoc.

Cang-Co. — Population, 398 ; situated 9 miles from Bontoc.

Dalican. — Population, 457, the township having 587; situ-
ated 7 miles from Bontoc.

Fidelisan. — Population, 478, the township having 531 ; sit-
Tiated 16 miles from Bontoc.

Guina-Ang. — Population, 1,071; situated 9 miles from
Bontoc.

Gung-TJgong. — Population, 716; situated 12 miles from
Bontoc.

Inapuy. — Population, 417; situated 17 miles from Bontoc.

Mainit. — Population, 417, the township having 547 ; situ-
ated 9 miles from Bontoc.

Malitcong. — -Population, 651, the township having 777;
situated 8 miles from Bontoc.

Paquigang. — Population, 304, the township having 319;
situated 12 miles from Bontoc.

Pok-Itang. — Population, 543 ; situated 28 miles from Bon-
toc.

Quing-Aquing. — Population, 512.



114 BULACAN PROVINCE.

Sacasacan. — Popuhition, Gito; situated 10 miles from Bon-
toc.

Sadanga. — Population, 519, the township having 048; situ-
ated 20 miles from Bontoc.

Sagada. — Population, 1,000; situated 20 miles from Bontoc.

Samuqui. — Population, 545; situated | mile from Bontoc.

Tac-Cong. — Poi^ulation, 645 ; situated 14 miles from Bontoc.

Tanolo. — Population, 385 ; situated 13 miles from Bontoc.

Talubin.— Population, 632; situated 8 miles from Bontoc.

Tanulon. — Population, 492; situated 17 miles from Bontoc.

Tetapan. — Population, 1,340; situated 9 miles from Bontoc.

Tugtucang. — Population, 407, the township having 657;
situated 7 miles from Bontoc.

PROVINCE OF BULACAN.

This is one of the smallest, but richest provinces of the
archipelago. It is bounded on the east by Nueva Ecija, on
the south by Manila, on the west by the Bay and Province of
Pampanga, and on the north by the Province of Pampanga.
The area is 965 square miles, and the population 230,000. It
is crossed by several ramifications of the Caraballo Moun-
tains and by the great Pampanga River, which empties into
Manila Bay by several mouths, some of which are navigable.
The land is fairly cultivated; there are sugar mills, and
cacao, rice, indigo, sesame, and fruits are grown. There are
mines of iron and magnetite, and quarries of stone, alabaster,
etc. Industry is confined to the manufacture of striped
cloths of silk and cotton, to fishing, to washing the sandy
bottoms of rivers for a few particles of gold, and to the mak-
ing of hats and cigar cases. The ijrovince is divided into 25
pueblos and 464 barrios or visitas.

The capital is Bulacan, with a population of 13,186. It is
situated 22 miles from Manila, has a church, a town hall,
about 2,000 stone houses, and was the residence of the
provincial authorities.

CITIES AND TOWNS.

Angat. — Population, 8,050; situated 19 miles from Bulacan.

Baliuag. — Population, 14,122; situated 13 miles from
Bulacan.

Barasoain. — Population, 9,675; situated 6 miles from
Bulacan.



CABUGAOAN DISTRICT. 115

Big-aa. — Population, 8,120; situated 3^ miles from Bulacan.

Bocaue. — Population, 10,345; situated 4^ miles from
Bulacan.

Bustos. — Population, 7,0-25; situated 2 miles from Bulacan.

Calumpit. — Population, 15,072; situated 12 miles from
Bulacan.

Guiguinto. — Population, 5,115; situated 2 miles from
Bulacan.

Hagonoy. — Population, 20,120; situated 13 miles from
Bulacan.

Malolos. — Population, 14,590; situated 6 miles from Bula-
can.

Marilao. — Population, 5,075; situated 8 miles from Bula-
can.

Meicauayan, — Population, 8,110; situated 11 miles from
Bulacan.

Norzag-aray. — Population, 5,305; situated IG miles from
Bulacan.

Obando. — Population, 7,948 ; situated 7 miles from Bulacan.

Paombong. — Population, 10,297; situated 8 miles from
Bulacan.

Polo. — Population, 7,549; situated 7 miles from Bulacan.

Pulilan. — Population, 10,058; situated 8 miles from Bula-
can.

Quingua. — Population, 8,854; situated 7 miles from Bula-
can.

San Ildefonso. — Population, G,G01; situated 19 miles from
Bulacan.

San Jose. — Population, 2,397 ; situated IG miles from Bula-
can.

San Miguel de Mayumo. — Population, 20,460; situated
25 miles from Bulacan.

San Rafael. — Population, 8,4G9; situated 12 miles from
Bulacan. There is a railroad to Balinag, Angat, and San
Miguel.

Santa Isabel. — Population, 8,125; situated 6 miles from
Bulacan.

Santa Maria de Pandi. — Population, 10,508; situated 8
miles from Bulacan.

DISTRICT OF CABUGAOAN.

Situated north of Luzon, it is bounded on the north by the
Province of Cagayan, on the east by the command of Apayaos,



116 CAGAYAN PROVIXCE.

on the south by the Province of Abra, and on the west by
Ilocos Norte.
The capital is Cubagaoan.

PROVINCE OF CAGAYAN.

Situated nortli of the Province of Isabela, it is bounded on
tlie north by the China Sea, and on the east and west by the
Sierra Madre Mountains and the Cordillera of the north (an
extension of the central cordillera). It is the coldest territory
in the archipelago, so that in January and February the body
must be given additional protection. In other seasons the air
lacks purity, on account of the excessive humidity maintained
by the thick forests and more than fifty rivers and creeks.
Owing to the good quality of the soil, the fruits common to
the country are raised, the tobacco of its plantations being
specially celebrated. Stock is owned to the extent of some
31,000 carabaos (buffalo), 30,000 head of cattle, 14,000 swine,
and 15,000 horses. The area is 6,587 square miles, and the
population 112,357.

The capital is Tuguegarao, with a population of 10,826.
It is situated on the right bank of the Rio Grande de Cagayan
(cli. 11, p. 116). Among the principal buildings are the
government house (of rubble masonry and elegant architec-
ture), the court-house, church, and town hall. The authori-
ties residing here were the mayor and judge and a number of
treasury, justice, and fomento officials.

CITIES AND TOWNS.

Abulug. — Population, 5,880; situated 79 miles from Tu-
guegarao.

Alcala. — Population, 5,471; situated 21 miles from Tugue-
garao. It has a telegraph station.

Aparri. — Population, 11,262; situated 54 miles from Tu-
guegarao. There is a telegraph station. The captain of the
port resided here.

Buguey.— Population, 1,120; situated 58 miles from Tu-
guegarao.

Camanaliugan. — Population, 4,198 ; situated 53 miles from
Tuguegarao.

Claveria. — Population, 4,641; situated 171 miles from Tu-
guegarao, with which it is connected by a highroad.



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CAVITE PROVINCE. 117

Enrile.— Population, 7,000; situated 3 miles from Tugue-
giarao.

Gattaran. — Population, 805 ; situated 3 miles from Tugue-
garao.

Iguig. — Population, 4,000; situated 11 miles from Tugue-
garao.

Lalloc. — Population, 6,4:75; situated (33 miles from Tugue-
garao. It has a post office and telegraph station.

Malaueg. — Population, 3,819; situated '>S miles from
Tuguegarao.

Nasiping.— Population, 1,023; situated 34 miles from
Tuguegarao.

Pamplona. — Population, 2,404; situated 79 miles from
Tuguegarao.

Piat. — Population, 2,716; situated 24 miles from Tugue-
garao.

Santo Nino.— Population, 2,891.

Solana. — Population, 5,578; situated 4 miles from Tugue-
garao.

Tabang. — Population, 2,897 ; situated 14 miles from Tugue-
garao.

Tuao. — Population, 4,986; situated 26 miles from Tugue-
garao.

PROVINCE OF CAVITE.

An important province on account of its special situation
between Manila Province and Bay Lake, its fertile and hand-
some coasts, and the military arsenal of the archipelago
located here. It has many mountains grown over with fine
timber, the valleys being watered by numerous streams. The
area is 488 square miles and the population 133,926.

The capital is Cavite, with a population of 1,497. It is sit-
uated to the north on a peninsula in Manila Bay, and is con-
nected with Manila by a good road. It has a telegraph station
communicating with the whole island of Luzon. It is a for-
tified place, has an arsenal, and is one of the prettiest of
towns. All its buildings are of stone, among them being-
several churches, an extensive tobacco factory, a theater,
casino, and several government offices. Here resided the gov-
ernor, judge, attorney, and a number of treasury, adminis-
tration, and f omento officials, besides the regular garrison and
the employees of the arsenal. Some 3 miles to the south is



CAVITE PROVINCE. 117

Enrile.— Population, 7,000; situated 3 miles from Tugue-
giarao.

Gattaran. — Population, 805 ; situated 3 miles from Tugue-
garao.

Iguig.— Population, 4,000; situated 11 miles from Tugue-
garao.

Lalloc. — Population, 6,4:75; situated 03 miles from Tugue-
garao. It has a post office and telegraph station.

Malaueg. — Population, 3,819; situated "^8 miles from
Tuguegarao.

Nasiping.— Population, 1,023; situated 34 miles from
Tuguegarao.

Pamplona. — Population, 2,404; situated 79 miles from
Tuguegarao.

Piat. — Population, 2,716; situated 24 miles from Tugue-
garao.

Santo Nino.— Population, 2,891.

Solana. — Population, 5,578; situated 4 miles from Tugue-
garao.

Tabang. — Population, 2,897 ; situated 14 miles from Tugue-
garao.

Tuao. — Population, 4,986; situated 26 miles from Tugue-
garao,

PROVINCE OF CAVITE.

An important province on account of its special situation
between Manila Province and Bay Lake, its fertile and hand-
some coasts, and the military arsenal of the archipelago
located here. It has many mountains grown over with fine
timber, the valleys being watered by numerous streams. The
area is 488 square miles and the population 133,926.

The capital is Cavite, with a population of 1,497. It is sit-
uated to the north on a peninsula in Manila Bay, and is con-
nected with Manila by a good road. It has a telegraph station
communicating with the whole island of Luzon. It is a for-
tified place, has an arsenal, and is one of the prettiest of
towns. All its buildings are of stone, among them being-
several churches, an extensive tobacco factory, a theater,
casino, and several government offices. Here resided the gov-
ernor, judge, attorney, and a number of treasury, adminis-
tration, and f omento officials, besides the regular garrison and
the employees of the arsenal. Some 3 miles to the south is



118 CAYAPAS DISTRICT.

tlie region known as Tierra Alta (high countrj^) ; here are
many viUas and country houses, being a good phice for
foreigners to recuperate.

CITIES AND TOWNS.

Alfonso. — Population, 7,GG0 ; situated 25 miles from Cavite.

Amadeo. — Population, 3,873 ; situated 19 miles from Cavite.

Bacoor. — Population, 13,113 ; situated 10 miles from Cavite.

Bailen. — Population, 4,239; situated 26 miles from Cavite.

Caridad (La). — Population, 1,258; situated 1| miles from
Cavite.

Carmona. — Poi^ulation, 3,959; situated 17 miles from
Cavite.

Cavite el Viejo (ch. 5, p. 49).— Population, 9,484; situated
10 miles from Cavite.

Imus. — PojDulation, 14,076; situated 18 miles from Cavite.

Indang. — Population, 1,500, the township having 13,344;
situated 24 miles from Cavite.

Magallanes. — Population, 1,200; situated 43 miles from
Cavite.

Maragondon. — Population, 8,313; situated 43 miles from
Cavite.

Mendez Nunez. — Population, 3,745; situated 29 miles
from Cavite.

Naic. — Population, 9,215; situated 17 miles from Cavite.

Noveleta. — Population, 2,804 ; situated 7 miles from Cavite.

Perez Dasmarinas. — Population, 4,696; situated 15 miles
from Cavite. There is a wagon road to Silan and Imus.

Rosario. — Population, 6,385 ; situated 10 miles from Cavite.

San Francisco de Malabon. — Population, 9,055; situated
12 miles from Cavite.

San Roque (ch. 5, p. 49). — Population, 3,182; situated 1
mile from Cavite.

Santa Cruz. — Population, 8,546; situated 49 miles from
Cavite.

Silang. — Population, 7,411; situated 34 miles from Cavite.

Ternate. — Population, 1,828 ; situated 32 miles from Cavite.

DISTRICT OF CAYAPAS.

Situated at the source of the Rio Amburayang, it is bounded
on the north by the District of Quiangan, on the south by



ILOCOS NORTE PROVINCE. 119

Nueva Vizcaya, on tlie east by the peak of Salesas, and on
tlie west by Benguet. It consists of 9 ranches.
The capital is Cayapa.

PROVINCE OF ILOCOS NORTE.

Situated in the northwest of Luzon, it is one of the most
industrious provinces in the island. The soil, in general rug-
ged, yields all kinds of fruit. Live stock of fine quality is
one of the chief sources of wealth ; the valleys are fertilized
by many rivers descending from the great sierra. There is a
good pike communicating with Manila and running through
several provinces. The pueblos of the interior are also con-
nected by good roads. The climate is agreeable, especially
to foreigners, as in certain seasons and certain regions the
Reamur thermometer descends to 80°; it would be a good
place for the establishment of acclimating colonies, which
would be of great benefit to jjersons unable to stand the heat
of other parts of the country, and to those attacked by dys-
entery. In Lice Mountain is a grotto of about 39 acres in
area. The province is divided into 16 pueblos, 120 barrios,
and 5G rancherias of subdued infieles. The area is 1,873 square
miles and the population 150,900.

The capital is Laoag, with a population of 37,094. It was
the residence of the alcalde mayor and a number of public
functionaries.

CITIES AND TOWNS.

Bacarra. — -Population, 13,735 ; situated 3 miles from Laoag.

Badoc. — Population, 10,861; situated 22 miles from Laoag.

Bangui.— Population, 5,649; it is situated 38 miles from
Cavite and is connected with the capital by a highroad.

Banna. — Population, 2,587; situated 19 miles from Laoag.

Batac, — Population, 17,625; situated 10 miles from Laoag.

Dingras.— Population, 12,600; situated 11 miles from
Laoag.

Nagpartian.— Population, 1,985; situated 28 miles from
Laoag.

Paoay. — Population, 11,848; situated 15 miles from Laoag.

Pasuquin.— Population, 5,616; situated 9 miles from
Laoag.

Piddig. — Population, 10,841; situated 8 miles from Laoag,
There is a wagon road to Solsona and San Miguel.



1-^0 ILOCOS SUR PROVINCE.

San Miguel Sarrat. — Population, 9,015; situated 3 miles
from L;ioa,n'.

San Nicolas. — Population, 0,578; situated l.V miles from
Laoa - .

Solsona. — Population, 3,091 ; situated 15 miles from Laoag.

Vintar. — Population, 11,803; situated 4 miles from Laoag.

PROVINCE OF ILOCOS SUR.

Situated in tlie northwest of Luzon, it is bounded on the
north by Ilocos Norte, on the south by La Union, on the
east by Abra, and on the west by the China Sea. It is a
rather flat country, watered by several rivers, among them
being the Abra, a river of great volume. The soil is excel-
lent in quality, producing in abundance all kinds of vegeta-
bles. Many medicinal plants grow in the mountains. One
of the chief sources of wealth is stock raising, the number of
cattle and swine being very large. The area is 644 square
miles and the population 172,836,

The capital is Vigan, with a population of 10,000. It is
situated 238 miles from Manila and has a post ofhce and tele-
graph station. It is also the capital of the bishopric of
Nueva Segovia. It has good buildings, among which may
be mentioned the cathedral, episcopal palace, casa real,
court-house, administration building, and council seminary.
It was the residence of the mayor, judge, and a number of
fomento, justice, and treasury ofhcials, besides the cathedral
dignitaries, the rector, and the professor of the seminary.

CITIES AND TOWNS.

Bantay. — Population, 6,449; situated ^ mile from V'lgan.

Cabugao. — Population, 8,259; situated 17 miles from Vi-
gan. There is a wagon road to Ilocos Sur and Ilocos Norte
and to Vigan.

Candon. — Population, 15,797; situated 29 miles from
Vigan. It has a telegraph station.

Caoayan. — -Population, 6,050 ; situated 3 miles from Vigan,
with a port called Pandan for merchant and mail steamers.
It has three highroads.

Lapo. — Population, 6,000; situated 13 miles from Vigan.

Magsingal. — Population, 8,446; situated 6 miles from
Vigan.



LA INFANTA PROVINCE. 121

Narbacan. — Population, 10,500; situated 15| miles from
Vigaii.

Nueva Coveta. — Population, 789.

Salcedo. — Population, 914; situated 41 miles from Vigan.

San Esteban. — Population, 2,132; situated 23 miles from
Yig-an.

San Ildefonso. — Population, 2,033; situated 3 miles from
Vigan.

San Vicente. — Population, 5,237; situated l-j miles from
Vigan.

Santa. — Population, 8,532; situated 4 miles from Vigan.

Santa Catalina. — Population, 5,100; situated 1 mile from
Vigan.

Santa Cruz. — Population, 5,870; situated 42 miles from
Vigan and 08 miles from the station of Dagupan.

Santa Lucia. — Population, 7,113; situated 40 miles from
Vigan.

Santa Maria. — Population, 10,030; situated 19 miles from
Vigan.

Santiago. — Population, 4,087; situated 20 miles from
A'igan.

Santo Domingo. — Population, 8,931 ; situated 4 miles from
Vigan.

Sevilla. — Population, 1,133; situated 45 miles from Vigan.

Sinait. — Population, 7,936; situated 22 miles from Vigan.

Tagudin. — Population, 4,055; situated 52 miles from
Vigan. It lias a telegraph station.

PROVINCE OF LA INFANTA.

It is bounded on the north by Principe, on the south by
Tayabas and Laguna, on the east by the Pacific Ocean, and on
the west by Nueva Ecija. The area is 3,773 square miles and
the population 10,200.

The capital is Binangonan de Lampon, with a population
of 7,557. It is situated 758 miles from Manila, and commii-