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Abra was established as a province in the Philippines in 1846 and gained permanent provincial status in 1917. It was originally part of Ilocos Sur province. Agriculture, particularly rice farming, is the main economic activity. Horses, which Abra is known for breeding, were historically important for transportation. The Abra River provides an important transportation route through the mountainous province.

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Brown Simple Bakery Z Fold Brochure

Abra was established as a province in the Philippines in 1846 and gained permanent provincial status in 1917. It was originally part of Ilocos Sur province. Agriculture, particularly rice farming, is the main economic activity. Horses, which Abra is known for breeding, were historically important for transportation. The Abra River provides an important transportation route through the mountainous province.

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Some of the

A brief, cultures that

informative lived on up to

phamplet for
Abra, a province present...
in the
Philippines.

Quick facts... https://abra.gov.ph/about/history/


Abra was created as a politico-military province in
1846, prior to which was part of the old Ilocos Province
and later Ilocos Sur when Ilocos Region was divided into
two provinces in 1818. Civil government was established in
Abra on August 19, 1901, but was re-annexed to Ilocos Sur National Living Treasure
in February 1905. Abra remained a sub-province in 12
years, regaining its status as a province only after the
Teofilo Garcia and his
Location: 17.5951° N, Province: Abra
120.7983° E Capital: Bangued passage of Act 2683 in March 1917. Tabungaw Hats, Aerial
Division: Luzon Agriculture is the main economic activity of the
Area: 4,165.25 km²

Region: Cordillera
view of Awichon Cultural
(1,608.21 sq mi) province. Horses, which the province is known for in the
Density: 58/km² Administrative Cordilleras and Northern Luzon, were a major mode of Village, Mabilong Weavers
Region
(150/sq mi)
Cities & Towns:
transportation during the Spanish period. The Abra River is Village, Traditional
Climate: Tropical widely utilized as a means of traversing and travelling in
27 Towns
and out of the province.
handwoven looming at

(Municipalities)

Leila's Loom Weaving.
Photo courtesy of the
Department of Tourism.

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