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Ilocos Norte

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Paoay is globally renowned for hosting the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Paoay Church, celebrated for its massive baroque architecture and earthquake-resistant buttresses. It is also famous for the scenic Paoay Lake and local Ilocano culinary treats.

Type
Municipality
Province
Ilocos Norte
Region
Ilocos Region
Island
Luzon
Area Size
76.24
Latitude
18.05528
Longitude
120.5161

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