Linggo, Agosto 14, 2011

Solana Cagayan


All about Soalana Cagayan




Brief History
  • Solana was formerly a barrio of Tuguegarao
  • It became a separate municipality on August 18, 1851 and was named in honor of Spanish Gov.-Gen. Antonio Urbiztondo Marquez de la Solana.
  • Its first inhabitants were immigrants from Pangasinan, Ilocos and a few Tagalog provinces.
  • During World War II, the provincial government was evacuated to Brgy. Natappian.
  • Its municipal hall was inaugurated on January 18, 1959.
General Information
  • Area (sq. kms.): 234.6
  • Population (2007): 71,475
  • No. of Barangays: 38
  • Income Class: Second
  • District: Third
  • Zip Code: 3503
  • Area Code: 078
How to Get There
Distances (Solana to:)
  • Manila: 496.3 kms.
  • Tuguegarao City: 10.6 kms.
Festivals
  • April 6 (St. Vincent Ferrer)




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