Most Educated in Ilocos

Top 73 cities ranked by most educated

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All Countries · Philippines · Ilocos

Most Educated — Ilocos

1 Nilombot 21.3%

2 Paringao 21.3%

3 Rimus 21.3%

4 Puelay 21.3%

5 Dingras 21.3%

6 Cabugao 21.3%

7 Subusub 21.3%

8 Carusucan 21.3%

9 Zaragoza 21.3%

10 Nagsaing 21.3%

11 Caramutan 21.3%

12 Binalonan 21.3%

13 Lepa 21.3%

14 Alcala 21.3%

15 Asingan 21.3%

16 Sison 21.3%

17 Bacarra 21.3%

18 Aguilar 21.3%

19 Carmen 21.3%

20 Tamayo 21.3%

21 Catablan 21.3%

22 Vintar 21.3%

23 Sual 21.3%

24 Dorongan Punta 21.3%

25 Domampot 21.3%

26 Dumpay 21.3%

27 Nagbukel 21.3%

28 Bacag 21.3%

29 Alaminos 21.3%

30 Pasuquin 21.3%

31 Lloren 21.3%

32 Macalong 21.3%

33 Sarrat 21.3%

34 Natividad 21.3%

35 Magtaking 21.3%

36 Minien East 21.3%

37 Loqueb Este 21.3%

38 Villasis 21.3%

39 San Nicolas 21.3%

40 Tagudin 21.3%

41 Bantay 21.3%

42 Binmaley 21.3%

43 Vigan 21.3%

44 Lingayen 21.3%

45 Batac City 21.3%

46 Manaoag 21.3%

47 Aringay 21.3%

48 Rosales 21.3%

49 Bauang 21.3%

50 San Fernando 21.3%

51 Mangaldan 21.3%

52 Calasiao 21.3%

53 Laoag 21.3%

54 Bayambang 21.3%

55 Urdaneta 21.3%

56 Mangatarem 21.3%

57 San Jacinto 21.3%

58 Suyo 21.3%

59 Bangar 21.3%

60 Bulog 21.3%

61 Mapandan 21.3%

62 Candon 21.3%

63 Tayug 21.3%

64 Bugallon 21.3%

65 Dagupan 21.3%

66 Urbiztondo 21.3%

67 Payocpoc Sur 21.3%

68 Nibaliw Central 21.3%

69 Domalanoan 21.3%

70 Santa Barbara 21.3%

71 Guiset East 21.3%

72 Santa Maria 21.3%

73 Agoo 21.3%

The most educated cities in Ilocos have the highest percentages of residents with bachelor's degrees or higher. Nilombot leads with 21.3% of residents holding a bachelor's degree.

High education levels typically correlate with higher incomes, lower unemployment, better health outcomes, and more civic engagement. These cities often host or are adjacent to major universities and research institutions that drive both education and economic development.

Highly educated communities tend to attract knowledge-based industries and employers in technology, healthcare, finance, and professional services, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of educational attainment and economic opportunity.

Did You Know?

1. In Nilombot, 21.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree — more than double the national average of about 33%.
2. Cities near major research universities consistently rank among the most educated in the country.
3. Higher education rates correlate with higher incomes, lower crime, and better health outcomes across communities.

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