What is "ilagan"

Ilagan, officially the City of Ilagan ( Ibanag: Siudad nat Ilagan; ; ) (PSGC: 023114000), is a component city in the province of Isabela, Philippines. It is the provincial capital, the most populous city in the province, and with a total land area of , the largest city in the island of Luzon and the fourth largest city (in terms of land area) in the Philippines, after Davao City, Puerto Princesa and Zamboanga City. Ilagan City has a population of 135,174 according to 2010 census. And in 2016, the city has now a population of 145,568.

In the recent elections, Ilagan City has a voting population of 90,250 as revealed by Commission on Elections but only 67% participated in the Midterm Election. Ilagan City still holds the title as the most number of voters in the province.

Ilagan City was a first class municipality before becoming a city.