Candon Postal Codes: 2710 | Ilocos Sur, Ilocos Region

Key Facts

Candon is a component city located in the province of Ilocos Sur, within the Ilocos Region of the Philippines. Situated along the western coast of Luzon island, Candon occupies a strategic position approximately 300 kilometers north of Manila and serves as an important urban center in southern Ilocos Sur. The city covers a land area of approximately 103.3 square kilometers and has a population of around 61,000 people according to recent census data. Candon is administratively divided into 42 barangays, which represent the smallest local government units in the Philippine system. The city's economy is primarily agricultural, with tobacco, rice, and corn as major crops, while also developing commercial and light industrial sectors. Candon holds historical significance as the site where the 'Cry of Candon' occurred in 1898, marking one of the first uprisings against Spanish colonial rule in the Ilocos region. The city's coastal location provides access to fishing resources while its inland areas feature fertile agricultural lands. For residents and businesses seeking to access postal services and delivery information, comprehensive postal code data is available for all of Candon's 42 barangays through our regional directory system.

Neighboring Regions

• Santa Lucia
• Galimuyod
• Salcedo
• Santiago
• Banayoyo
• Santa Cruz