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]
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Location | Ilocos Sur, Philippines |
Nearest city | Vigan |
Coordinates | 17°29′10″N 120°27′11″E |
Area | 1,316 hectares (3,250 acres) |
Established | July 9, 1963 |
Governing body | Department of Environment and Natural Resources |
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]
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