Tuguegarao City is a city found in Cagayan Valley, the Philippines. It is located 17.

61 latitude
and 121.73 longitude and it is situated at elevation 30 meters above sea level.

Tuguegarao City has a population of 115,105 making it the biggest city in Cagayan Valley. It
operates on the JST time zone.

Country The Philippines

State Cagayan Valley
Population 115,105
Elevation 30 m over sea level
Time Zone JST
sLongitude 121.726940
Latitude 17.613060
Airports Tuguegarao City Airport

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DEMOGRAPHY

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GEOGRAPHY

Tuguegarao's location is in the southern portion of the province. The city is bordered by Iguig to
the north; to the west by the Cagayan River alongside Solana; Peñablanca to the east; and to the
south by Enrile and San Pablo, Isabela. The city is almost encapsulated by the Cagayan River in
the western and southern side, which explains for its northward expansion, and the Pinacanauan
River, a tributary of Cagayan River, in the eastern part. Small bodies of waters are found in the
city, such as the Balzain Creek which spans the barangays of Caritan Sur and Balzain.

The city is 483 kilometres (300 mi) north of the country's capital, Manila, which is an hour by
plane and ten hours of land travel.

Large retail operators have shown significant interest to the growth and increase of land value in
cities throughout the Philippines. They are seen as highly developed urban centers where a lot of
economic activities take place, and is important to urbanization and development. Tuguegarao is
eyed as a center of exponential growth for commerce, industry and service,

ECONOMICS

Strengthening its stature as the capital of the Cagayan Valley Region. Around 2017, the country's
largest mall operators have procured the construction of retail hubs spread throughout the city
proper.

Shopping Centers

At present, the following shopping centers are operating in the city.

 SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown located along Luna Street cor. Mabini Street
 Robinsons Place Tuguegarao located along Maharlika Highway
 SM City Tuguegarao Under Construction located along Diversion-Bagay Roads
 Primark Town Center Tuguegarao
 Mart One Tuguegarao
 CityMall Tuguegarao
 Brickstone Mall
 FCI Citimall
 Mall of the Valley (Tuguegarao City Commercial Center)
 Unitop Mall Tuguegarao
 Citi Shopping Center
 698 Shopping Center

Convenience Stores
  7 Eleven Store in Valley Hotel Tower Mall, Balzain Highway
 Following the opening of 7 Eleven stores in Nueva Vizcaya, and Isabela provinces, the
Philippine Seven Corporation expanded its reach to the Cagayan province, by opening its
doors to 3 convenience stores in the city. The stores where placed strategically to nearby
universities and business establishments to cater the needs of the people. These stores can
be found at the following: College Avenue, near University of Cagayan Valley, Valley
Hotel Tower Mall, at Balzain Highway, and in Peñablanca.

Banking Industry

Tuguegarao City, as the seat of the regional government center of Cagayan Valley
Region, houses the Tuguegarao branch of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Central Bank of
the Philippines which is located at Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City. As of 2019, a total of 53
banks are operating in the city. Some of the countries' renowned banks in the city are
Bank of the Philippine Islands, Banco de Oro, China Bank, Rizal Commercial Banking
Corporation, EastWest Bank, Union Bank of the Philippines, Robinsons Bank, Philippine
National Bank, Bank of Commerce, Landbank of the Philippines, United Coconut
Planters Bank, Philippine Postal Savings Bank and a few more.

Automobile Industry

Tuguegarao, over the years, has seen a significant growth of auto-hub companies opening
their showrooms in the city. Car brands such as Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Toyota, Chevrolet,
Suzuki, Nissan, and Isuzu have set up their dealerships in the different parts of the city,
mostly located along the major highways of the urbanity. The largest of which is Toyota
Tuguegarao located at Carig Sur, Tuguegarao City.

Real estate Industry

Major real estate developers present in Tuguegarao City are Ayala Land Corporation
which is, at present, constructing their first Ayala-branded housing development in
Cagayan Valley Region - Avida Settings Tuguegarao, Vista Land Corporation, the
developer of both Camella Tuguegarao, and Camella Cagayan. An ongoing expansion of
Camella Cagayan is currently taking place and will be named as Camella Cagayan Trails.
Last in the list is the upcoming Lumina Homes.

Business Process Outsourcing Industry

 The City Government of Tuguegarao, through the Tuguegarao City Information and
Communications Technology Council (TCICTC) hosted a meeting with two IT-BPO
companies: Sitel Philippines Inc. and Lee Chiu Property Consultants, Inc. on September
6, 2018 to discuss the possibility of these companies to locate in Tuguegarao City in the
near future. This is one of the priorities of the City Government and will bring a major
significance of doing business in the area. In the meeting, the City Government also cited
the possible locations for IT BPO locators

Colleges and Universities

Some of the Philippines' prestigious colleges and universities are located in the city. As the
provincial capital, majority of the universities and colleges are in Tuguegarao.

 AMA Computer College (Tuguegarao Campus)

 University of Cagayan Valley - known for producing topnotchers in the field of
Criminology courses in the Philippines
 Credo Domini College
 John Wesley College
 Cagayan State University (Carig Campus) - specializes in courses like Doctor of
Medicine, Bachelor of Science in Biology, and Engineering and Architectural courses.
Also produces topnotchers in the whole nation.
 Cagayan State University (Caritan Campus) - specializes in Law, Allied Health, and
Accountancy courses.
 Florencio L. Vargas College (Tuguegarao Campus)
 Maila Rosario College
 Metropolitan Institute of Technology
 Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines - International School of Asia and the Pacific
 St. Paul University Philippines - Main Campus of the Saint Paul University System in the
country
 STI College Tuguegarao
 University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao - one of the leading schools for Accountancy,
Engineering and Architectural courses in the country.

Aside from these colleges and universities, numerous technological and vocational institutes can
also be found in the city

Public Markets

Currently, Tuguegarao City has two major public markets:

 Don Domingo Public Market - located in the upper part of Poblacion, it serves as landing
area for various agricultural and aquatic products from neighboring towns and provinces.
 Tuguegarao City Commercial Center - located at the Central Business District, it receives
the most foot traffic in a day.

Parks and Venues

Tuguegarao City has a number of event centers which allow the city to host many provincial and
regional gatherings. Among these are:

 Cagayan Sports Complex

 Tuguegarao City Peoples' Gymnasium
 Cagayan Coliseum

Utilities

The water system of Tuguegarao is administered by the Metropolitan Tuguegarao Water District,
which also serves the nearby municipalities such as Iguig and Solana. Meanwhile, electric
services are provided by Cagayan Electric Cooperative which has its office in Maddarulug,
Solana, Cagayan.

A cultural icon of the Philippines with a unique design, Tuguegarao's tricycles offer shared
vehicle for hire services for small groups of passengers on a common route over short distances.

Tuguegarao also serves as a vital hub for local, regional and national transportation. Buses
operate regional routes from Tuguegarao to Baggao, Aparri, Santiago, and many neighboring
cities, towns and municipalities. It also is an end-of-the-line stop for many coaches running inter-
city and national routes mostly coming from Metro Manila.

Public transportation

To the east side are vans that ply north and south Claveria, Santa Praxedes, Aparri, Santa Ana,
Alcala, Lasam and Junction Luna, Abulug in Cagayan, Santiago, Roxas, Ilagan and Cauayan in
Isabela, Luna and Kabugao in Apayao. There are also mini buses plying to Lasam, Allacapan,
Claveria, Santiago and Roxas. Then to the west are jeepneys with routes to Iguig, Tuao, Enrile,
Tabuk and Rizal in Kalinga and some mountainous barrios, all of which lie on the west side of
the river.

Kalesas run within the city, mostly near popular points of interest, and are part of the city's
tourism.

Main roads

Regional transport in Tuguegarao is vulnerable given its lack of distribution of arterial roads and
inadequate traffic engineering planning and discipline.

 The Buntun Highway-Luna Street network is a major four-lane road network of

Tuguegarao that forms part of the National Route 51 (N51). It is the only road that serves
west-side traffic to Tuguegarao. It links Tuguegarao to the western side of the Cagayan
River via the Buntun Bridge, further towns from the west side most notably the
municipalities of Solana and Enrile, the Philippine highway network and the Santiago-
Tuguegarao Road.
  The Balzain Highway-Cagayan Valley Road is another major four-lane road network
of Tuguegarao, part of Cagayan Valley Road that comes through Balzain and Carig, that
forms part of the Asian Highway 26 ( ). It is the only road that serves north-bound
traffic to Tuguegarao coming from the east side of the Cagayan River and most of
Cagayan Valley. It also links Tuguegarao to surrounding municipalities, most notably
Iguig and Peñablanca. These two main arterial networks serves as the backbone for the
majority of Tuguegarao's internal and inter-regional transportation.

 The Tuguegarao City West Diversion Road is an 8.99 km (6 mi) four-lane road under
construction which starts from Barangay Carig traversing Barangays Linao, Atulayan,
Bagay and Buntun, aiming to decongest the Tuguegarao highway and provide alternative
routes to nearby municipalities like Solana. The road project is divided into four phases
expected to be completed by 2022

Buses

Being the capital of the region, the city has several bus stations bound to serve the commuters to
different cities in Luzon. Among the renowned bus companies currently operating are:

 Victory Liner - offers trips from Tuguegarao to Manila (vice versa)

 Florida - also serves daily trips from the city to Manila (vice versa)
 Dalin Bus Liner - offers trips from Tuguegarao to Baguio City, and Manila
 Pangasinan Solid North - offers daily trips from Tuguegarao to Dagupan

Air


 An Air Philippines A320 at the Tuguegarao Airport
 The Tuguegarao Airport handles domestic flights within the Philippines and serves the
general area of Tuguegarao and its surrounding municipalities, and is capable of handling
Boeing-737-sized aircraft. It is the 23rd busiest airport in the country as of 2017 statistics.
Classified by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines as a Principal Class 1
domestic airport, small aircraft, helicopters and army cargo aircraft also utilize the
airport. Cebu Pacific, Sky Pasada and PAL Express are the domestic airlines which
operate routes to and from the city. As of 2017, the airport is undergoing rehabilitation
and expansion consisting of terminal upgrades and widening of runway, for night landing
capabilities, and taxiway. The upgrades cost ₱56.65 million which are part of the
 Tuguegarao Airport Development Project by the Department of Transportation and
Communications.
 A proposed international airport, serving the Cagayan Valley Region, will be constructed
at the eastern portion of the city—somewhere in barangays Dadda or Tagga—as
suggested by City Mayor Bienvenido de Guzman II and former mayor Atty. Jefferson
Soriano. Originally, as proposed by the Cagayan Governor Manuel Mamba, the airport
was to be located at the tri-boundary area of Tuao, Piat and Solana towns but was later
shelved after a forum.

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Typical plan of apartment in Tuguegarao City

GREEN ARCHITECTURE

Controlled flood, storm surge, and tsunamis

There should be more vegetation

Light-controlled structures

Like medicine, light in buildings and homes should enhance the health of its residents. This is
achieved with big windows for natural light.

Temperature control

In tropical Philippines, temperature is controlled by sun and wind movement. Bedrooms are
placed in morning sun-lit northeast areas, and kitchens in cool and windy southwest spaces. Big
windows and open spaces are there for natural and passive wind flow. Sun buffers and earth tone
colors are in place to prevent heat absorption.

https://news.abs-cbn.com/ancx/culture/spotlight/02/08/19/8-considerations-and-solutions-in-
green-architecture.

WAYS TO BECOME A MINIMALIST

Choose materials based on function and make sure these adapt to our tropical setting
In this property, wood, cement, and glass were used as focal points, creating a modern-meets-
minimalist look. The wooden touches balance out the raw finishes and give the property warmth,
while the glass windows let in plenty of natural light.

Work with a flexible layout

As in any other space, a flexible and functional layout is important. When arranging your
furniture, make sure there is enough space for people to move around freely. Meanwhile, an open
layout not only allows you to keep the different areas accessible, it adds to home's light and airy
feel, too.

Layout a floor on the diagonal

Arrange tiles on the diagonal to create an illusion of a wider floor area. Light colored tiles can
also help in visually expanding the space.

Use space-saving stools

In dining areas with tight spaces, instead of chairs, set up a couple of stools that can be tucked
beneath a scaled-down table.

Knock out a window

A small bedroom with a large window makes the space seem larger—your view extends further
on the horizon. Plus it brings in more light and ventilation, which make small spaces feel large.

RF Medina, Cielo Calzado, Coni Tejada, & Katherine Lopez Oct 13, 2018
MODERN ARCHITECTURE

The new-old materials

In this area the architectural world is growing rapidly. There are new innovative materials
focused on environmental friendliness and cost savings. We find new features and configurations
of the old-timers.

Today’s favorites are concrete, steel, glass and wood. These four are the universal code used by
architects all over the world.

And weather, urban planning.

The concrete prevails in the projects of our studio. It is difficult to beat in strength and durability.

This material scare people, because of its fake simplicity. Concrete boxes can be a masterpiece
with the correct accents.
The monotony of the material makes it an omnivore in combinations. The wildest options are
appropriate.

Glass is used as a tool to control light and neutralize the structures weight. Glass doors, partition
walls, large windows blur the boundaries of a building, expanding the space.

Wood structures bring together architecture and nature. The material is warm, pleasant and
visually appealing. It's the best option for country houses, where families spend their weekends
together.

Air and light

Open space, natural light, glass shapes. In the architectural world they are timeless trends.

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NATIONAL BUILDING CODES

SECTION 707. Maximum Height of Buildings. The maximum height and number of storeys of
every building shall be dependent upon the character of occupancy and the type of construction
as determined by the Secretary considering population density, building bulk, widths of streets
and car parking requirements. The height shall be measured from the highest adjoining sidewalk
or ground surface: Provided, that the height measured from the lowest adjoining surface shall not
exceed such maximum height by more than 3.00 meters: Except, that towers, spires, and
steeples, erected as part of a building and not used for habitation or storage are limited as to
height only by structural design if completely of incombustible materials, or may extend not to
exceed 6.00 meters above the height limits for each occupancy group if of combustible materials.

SECTION 805. Ceiling Heights

(a) Habitable rooms provided with artificial ventilation shall have ceiling heights not less
than 2.40 meters measured from the floor to the ceiling; Provided that for buildings of
more than one-storey, the minimum ceiling height of the first storey shall be 2.70 meters
and that for the second storey 2.40 meters and succeeding storeys shall have an
unobstructed typical head-room clearance of not less than 2.10 meters above the finished
floor. Above stated rooms with a natural ventilation shall have ceiling heights not less
than 2.70 meters.

YARD R-2
(meters)
FRONT 3.00
SIDE 2.00
REAR 2.00