Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park
| Northern Luzon Heroes Hill National Park | |
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IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
.svg.png)  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". Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau. Retrieved on 2012-06-20.
- ↑ "Ecotourism sites in Region 1". Retrieved on 2012-06-20.
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