
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Vigan, a city in Ilocos, Philippines in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Vigan — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Vigan | |
| District / County | Province of Ilocos Sur | |
| State | Ilocos | |
| Country | Philippines | |
| Continent | Asia | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 48,545 | |
| Area | 25.12 km² (9.70 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Sub-District Headquarters | |
| Population Rank in Ilocos | #14 of 297 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Philippine Piso | |
| Code ISO-4217 | PHP | |
| Symbol | ₱ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +63 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .ph | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 19 | |
| In Feet | 62 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 17.57 | |
| Longitude | 120.39 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 17.575° N 120.387° E | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 17° 34' 29" N 120° 23' 13" E | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 17° 34.48' N 120° 23.22' E | |
| Location Context | ||
| Distance to Ilocos Capital | 107 km South of San Fernando | |
| Nearest City in Another Country | Hengchun, Taiwan (494 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | +08:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 05:33 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 06:36 PM | |
| Day Length | 13h 2m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 2700 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | Asia/Manila | |
| Founded / Incorporated | 1572-01-01 |
Vigan is a city situated in Ilocos, Philippines, within Asia. It falls under Province of Ilocos Sur, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Vigan as a Sub-District Headquarters. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Ilocos
The latitude and longitude of Vigan pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 19 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Vigan on the map
Vigan runs on UTC +08:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Vigan run on Philippine Piso (PHP), shown with the symbol ₱. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Vigan exchange rates
To ring a number in Vigan from outside Philippines, dial +63 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Vigan and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Vigan ranks #14 of 297 cities in Ilocos. It lies about 107 km South of San Fernando, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Ilocos market. › Cities near Vigan
Vigan has a recorded population of approximately 48,545 people. That places it #14 of 297 cities with population data in Ilocos. Browse more cities in Ilocos for comparison.
Vigan spans approximately 25.12 square kilometers (9.70 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Vigan sits within Province of Ilocos Sur, is part of Ilocos in Philippines. It is classified as a Sub-District Headquarters.
Vigan keeps UTC +08:00. Today the sun rises around 05:33 AM and sets around 06:36 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Vigan price in Philippine piso (PHP), written with the symbol ₱. Check live rates on our Vigan currency page.
Vigan is about 107 km South of San Fernando, the capital of Ilocos. See cities near Vigan for more nearby distances.
Crossing the nearest international border from Vigan lands you closest to Hengchun, Taiwan, about 494 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Vigan sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.