Place:Sagada, Mountain, Cordillera Administrative, Philippines

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NameSagada
TypeMunicipality
Located inMountain, Cordillera Administrative, Philippines


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Sagada, officially the Municipality of Sagada is a 5th class municipality in the province of Mountain Province, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 11,510 people.

Sagada is from Bontoc, the provincial capital, and from Manila via Halsema Highway.

Sagada is famous for its hanging coffins. This is a traditional way of burying people that is still utilized. Not everyone is qualified to be buried this way; among other things, one had to have been married and had grandchildren.

Popular activities include trekking, exploring both caves and waterfalls, spelunking, bonfires, picnics, rappelling, visiting historical sites, nature hikes, and participating in tribal celebrations. Guides can be found upon registration at the tourist-office in Sagada Proper (the main town) for a small fee. Most of the guides are natives, also known as Kankanaey.

The official website of the municipality of Sagada is http://sagada.gov.ph/

source: Family History Library Catalog
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