Mountain Province is a landlocked province in the Cordillera Administrative Region. It is known for hanging coffins and mummy caves. This place has many mountains, waterfalls, caves, and rivers. It also has several rice terraces located in various towns. Its geography is characterized as primarily mountainous with some hills and levels. Its neighboring provinces are Kalinga, Isabela, Ifugao, Benguet, Ilocos Sur, and Abra.
Mountain Province ZIP Code, Postal Codes, and Area Code
Here are the postal codes (zip codes) and area codes of the ten municipalities of Mountain Province. Its postal code (zip code) is 2616 – 2625, and its area code is 074.
| City/Municipality | Postal Code / Zip Code | Phone Area Code |
| Barlig | 2623 | 074 |
| Bauko | 2621 | 074 |
| Besao | 2618 | 074 |
| Bontoc | 2616 | 074 |
| Natonin | 2624 | 074 |
| Paracelis | 2625 | 074 |
| Sabangan | 2622 | 074 |
| Sadanga | 2617 | 074 |
| Sagada | 2619 | 074 |
| Tadian | 2620 | 074 |
Key Areas of Mountain Province
The key areas of the Mountain Province offer visitors many places, cultures, and traditions to discover. Each area has its own unique identity that sets them apart from others. These places are also home to many natural wonders and cultural heritage.
1. Bontoc. The capital of Mountain Province is where various celebrations, such as the Lang-ay Festival, are celebrated. It is also the home of the indigenous Bontoc people. It is also a place where you can see the Petroglyphs of Alab, one of the National Cultural Treasures of the Philippines. Mt. Fato and Mt. Kupapey are two famous mountains located in this municipality. There are also many rice terraces in the area.
2. Sagada. This municipality is famous for hanging coffins, as it is how their ancestors buried people. Some activities in Sagada include trekking, nature hikes, watching sea clouds, exploring the natural wonders, discovering its culture, visiting historical sites, and more. The tourist spots are Blue Soil Hills, Kapay-aw Rice Terraces, Bomod-ok Falls, Sumaguing Cave, Marlboro Hills, and many more.
3. Natonin. The Balangao, Ha’Ki, Kadaclan, and Maducayongs, the farming and hunting tribes, are the early inhabitants of Natonin. The spots that promote its tourism are The Apatan Rice Terraces, Tonglayan Rice Terraces, waterfalls, and other beautiful attractions.
4. Paracelis. Paracelis has hilly terrain, resulting in many zigzag roads, and has excellent scenic views. The tourist spots in the area are Canabo Falls, Nansawang Falls and Nansusu Hills. There are also many corn plantations and agricultural products in the area. It also celebrates an annual town fiesta featuring various cultural activities.
5. Sadanga. One of the things that makes this municipality unique is it is the only place that uses the Sinadanga language. Cleanliness is a norm in their culture, so their environment is clean. It is also where you can see Fowa-As Falls, a sacred water source.
FAQs
What is the source of living in Mountain Province?
The primary source of living in Mountain Province is agriculture.
What are the landforms in Mountain Province?
The landforms in Mountain Province are waterfalls, caves, rivers, hills, and mountains.
How many municipalities are there in Mountain Province?
There are ten municipalities in Mountain Province.
What language is spoken in Mountain Province?
The languages spoken in Mountain Province are Bontoc, Kankana-ey, Ilocano, Tagalog, and English.