Santiago City Description

Santiago City is considered as the Queen City of the North. Santiago City is situated in the province of Isabela, 79 kilometers south of Ilagan, the provincial capital town. Santiago City is located in the southern periphery of Isabela, and its economic importance is very much linked to its geographic centrality in the context of the regional space economy. In other words, the growth potential of the city is tremendous given the role that it presently performs in the surrounding area as a bridge in Region 2’s provincial network.

Santiago City was badly damaged during the world wars. The opening of Villa-Verde Trail facilitated the entry of immigrants from various provinces in Luzon to the Cagayan Valley and Santiago City absorbed a sizable share of these travelers. The new route served as an impetus for growth and introduced new technologies and business opportunities. From then on, Santiago City has developed to become the leading commercial and industrial city in Cagayan Valley.

Santiago City Attraction

Santi   Santiago City has an array of religious and historical places worth visiting.

One must not miss the Dariok Hills. A life-size sculpted imitation of the Last Supper is found at  its base.  The Via Crucis is a path that stretches from the base to the peaks of which features the 14 Stations of the Cross built in a tropical landscape setting. The Chapel of Transfiguration,  showcases a modern architectural design. It is built on the highest point of Dariok Hills. Special masses can be held here and it is ideal for those who are seeking for a peaceful and secluded place for contemplation and worship. Standing majestically across the chapel is the Shrine of the La Sallette. This image of the Virgin Mary over looks the land of Santiago City.

The Mabini Circle -  A rotonda featuring the image of Apolinario Mabini, the “Sublime Paralytic” and the “Brains of Philippine Revolution.” It is located in the barangay which is named after the hero.  The site was built in honor of  the physically challenged, empowering them to rise above their disabilities and reach their highest potential with Mabini as their inspiration

Bala    Balay Na Santiago is Santiago City’s Center for Culture for Culture & Tourism and School for Living Tradition. The ground floor stages the WOW SANTIAGO, GALING NG SANTIAGUEÑO exhibit, which presents some of the city’s interesting sites and traditions. It is a reconstruction of a typical Spanish colonial house. It showcases historical artifacts relevant to the city.

Santi   Santiago City boasts of various water shed areas of cool and clear lagoon with trees and plants in its periphery  that serves as a relaxing environment.

Sa h     Agro Tourism Area. Scenic rice fields cover about 70% of Santiago’s total land area and are the main sources of livelihood for the people.

Santiago City Location

Santiago, Queen City of the North, is situated in the province of Isabela some 79 kilometers south of Ilagan (provincial capital town) and about 326 kilometers North of Metro Manila. The city sits on a vast area of predominantly flat and fertile land in the Cagayan Valley, which is surrounded by mountain ranges that include the CarballoMountains in the south, the Great Sierra Madre in the east and the Cordillera Mountain Range in the west.