Where is Luzon?
Luzon is the biggest island of the Philippines, which also gave its name to one of the three island groups of the country (the other two being Mindanao and Visayas).
How big is the Island of Luzon?
Luzon is the 15th biggest island of the world, occupying 109,964 square kilometers (42,459 square miles) from the area of the Philippines. It is also the most populous island of the Philippines and the 5th densest island of the world.
What are the major cities of Luzon?
Manila, the capital of the Philippines and Quezon City, the most populous city of the Philippines, can both be found at the central regions of the island of Luzon. Other notable cities include Laoag, Vigan, Tuguegarao, Bagulo City, Naga and Legazpi.
What are the highest mountains in Luzon?
The highest peak in Luzon is Mount Pulog that reaches a height of 9,584 feet (2,922 meters) above sea level. The second place goes to Mount Halcon, at 8,479 feet (2,585 meters), while the bronze medal is given to Mayon Volcano, just above the 8,000 feet mark (2,462 m).