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The Province of Nueva Vizcaya, which was named after the people living in the coast of Mar de
Vizcaine in Spain, was a part of the vast Territorio de Missionares of the Spanish controlled
BERNABE BUENAFE
1938 1941
LEON CABARROGUIS
1945 (Elected)
1970 (Elected)
BENJAMIN PEREZ
CARLOS M. PADILLA
CARLOS M. PADILLA
RODOLFO Q. AGBAYANI
CARLOS M. PADILLA
CARLOS M. PADILLA
Located about 268 north of Metro Manila, the province is tagged to be the new alternative destination
for outdoor and environment enthusiasts. Considered a watershed haven, it is 70 percent forestland.
It is strategically bounded by the Sierra Madre Mountain Ranges, Caraballo Mountains, and Cordillera
Mountains. It is also the gateway to the Cagayan Valley Region and the Banaue Rice Terraces, eighth
Wonder of the World.
Geography
Home of the Isinais, Nueva Vizcaya is located in the northcentral part of Luzon in Region 2. It is
surrounded by notable mountain ranges such as the Sierra Madre on the east, Caraballo on the south,
and Cordillera on the west. The province has several principal rivers: Magat, Matuno, Marang, Sta. Fe,
and Sta. Cruz. All these rivers are tributaries of the Magat River which flows into the Cagayan River.
The province is bounded on the north and northeast by the province of Ifugao and Isabela, on the east
and southeast by Qurino and Aurora, on the south by Nueva Ecija, and on the west by Benguet and
Pangasinan.
Political
Subdivision
The province is considered as one congressional district and has 15 municipalities and 274 barangays.
Bayombong is the provincial capital while Solano and Kayapa are its commercial and summer capital,
respectively
Language/Dialect
The majority of the people speak Ilocano, comprising 66.9 percent of households.
Climate
Nueva Vizcaya is relatively dry from November to April and relatively wet during the rest of the year.
Maximum temperature ranges from 22-25 degrees Celsius. December and January are the coldest
months when temperature falls to about 20 degrees Celsius while the warmest months are April and
May. Nueva Vizcaya is often referred to as lowland Baguio because of its pleasant climate.
Industries
The province has basically an agricultural economy with commerce, trade, and industry contributing to
its growth and development. Among other major economic activities are farming and cattle and swine
raising. Primary crops are palay and corn. Minor crops are rootcrops, vegetables, and fruits. The
province produces quality onions and vegetables often sold in Metro Manila. Oranges and mangoes are
now major crops being exported fresh to Asian countries.