Founding of the Municipality of Ilagan
- When
- 1686
- Where
- Ilagan, Philippines
- Episodes
- 1
The Municipality of Ilagan was founded on May 4, 1686, in the Philippines. During this establishment, missionaries converted the local population to Catholicism. The town's name derives from the Ibanag word for smallpox, which was prevalent during the founding period.
Episodes
Background and detail
Founding Date and Religious Conversion. Ilagan was officially founded on May 4, 1686. This date marks the establishment of the settlement, during which missionaries actively converted the indigenous inhabitants to the Catholic faith. The specific date is corroborated by historical records of the town's origin.
Etymology and Historical Context. The name Ilagan originates from the Ibanag word 'laga,' meaning smallpox. This etymology reflects a smallpox outbreak that occurred during the town's founding in 1686. The city seal also commemorates 1686 as the year of the town's foundation.
People involved
- Missionaries · Religious converters during founding
- Natives · Local inhabitants converted to Catholicism
Sources
- Ilagan Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-17
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