Rizal

Rizal, officially the Municipality of Rizal, is a 5th class municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 17,994 people.

Rizal, being on the border of Cagayan and Apayao provinces, has a cool climate similar to Baguio’s. It attracts excursionists and vacationists anytime, especially in summer.

Rizal is home to Cagayan’s legendary figures – Biuag and Malana – who were said to have fought their epic battle for supremacy over the hand of the beautiful “Maguinganay” by swapping volleys of uprooted trees and live cattle. Their hangouts, two high mountains and a steep trail called “escolta” from where they uprooted trees to hurl at one another, can still be seen in Malaueg (Rizal).

Local crops are corn, rice and tobacco. It is known before of its specie as “Matalag”, which means men and women alike to go for its aroma and suaveness. Its bananas and mangoes have become a good source of revenue.

Rizal is endowed with rich natural resources,governed with leaders who are competent and innovative leader, towards sustaining transparent and accountable local governance.

The municipality is fast becoming a leading tourist destination in the region.it is called a “land of peace, history and legends” not only for its warm and engaging people but because it is endowed with wonderful natural and man-made heritage.