Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park
Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
![]() ![]() Location in the Philippines | |
Location | Ilocos Sur, Philippines |
Nearest city | Vigan |
Coordinates | 17°29′10″N 120°27′11″E / 17.48611°N 120.45306°ECoordinates: 17°29′10″N 120°27′11″E / 17.48611°N 120.45306°E |
Area | 1,316 hectares (3,250 acres) |
Established | July 9, 1963 |
Governing body | Department of Environment and Natural Resources |
The Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park is a national park in the Republic of the Philippines, located in the municipalities of Santa and partly in Narvacan in Ilocos Sur province.[1] The protected area was established on July 9, 1963, by Proclamation No. 132.[2]
The protected area covers 1,316 hectares (3,250 acres) of beautiful mountain scenery with elevations up to 465.4 metres (1,527 ft) adjacent to the South China Sea. Activities to the park include trekking, mountain biking or sightseeing.[3]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park". Google Maps. Retrieved on 2012-06-20.
- ^ "Protected Areas in Region 1" Archived 2012-03-21 at the Wayback Machine. Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau. Retrieved on 2012-06-20.
- ^ "Ecotourism sites in Region 1". Retrieved on 2012-06-20.
Categories:
- IUCN Category V
- National parks of the Philippines
- Protected areas established in 1963
- 1963 establishments in the Philippines
- Geography of Ilocos Sur
- Landforms of Ilocos Sur
- Hills of the Philippines
- Tourist attractions in Ilocos Sur
- Philippines geography stubs