Vigan is the capital city of the province of Ilocos Sur in the Philippines. The city, located on the western coast of the large island of Luzon, facing the South China Sea, is well-known for it's cobblestone streets and Spanish architecture. It is the oldest surviving Spanish colonial city. It is a World Heritage Site.
Vigan went on to become the capital of Ilocos Province, which was then composed of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Abra, La Union and some parts of the Mountain Province.
Vigan was already known as an international maritime port for hundreds of years before the Spanish arrived.
Vigan is separated from the mainland by three rivers - the Abra River, the Mestizo River and the Govantes River and is flanked on the western side by the China Sea.
VIGAN, a town and the capital of the province of Ilocos Sur, Luzon, Philippine Islands, at the mouth of the Abra river, about zoo m.
Vigan is the residence of the bishop of Nueva Segovia and has a fine cathedral, a substantial court-house, other durable public buildings and a monument to Juan de Salcedo, its founder.
It is engaged in farming, fishing, the manufacture of brick, tile, cotton fabrics and furniture, and the building of boats.
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