Sagada

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Geographical Address

City
Public Address
Sagada, Mountain Province
Postal Code
2619
latitude
17.1
longitude
120.91
Area
83.32 km2
Division
Luzon
Region
CAR

Sagada, officially the Municipality of Sagada is a 5th class municipality in the province of Mountain ProvincePhilippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 11,127 people.[3]

It is adjacent to Bontoc, the provincial capital.

Sagada is famous for its hanging coffins. This is a traditional way of burying people that is still utilized. Not everyone is qualified to be buried this way; among other things, one had to have been married and had grandchildren.

Popular activities include trekking, exploring both caves and waterfalls, spelunking, bonfires, picnics, rappelling, visiting historical sites, nature hikes, and participating in tribal celebrations. Guides can be found upon registration at the tourist-office in Sagada Proper (the main town) for a small fee. Most of the guides are natives, also known as Igorots.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagada

 

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