Kalinga is a landlocked province located in the highlands of Cordillera. It is bounded on the north by Apayao, on the east by Cagayan and Isabela, on the south by Mountain Province, and on the west by Abra. Terrain is mostly mountainous with small valleys drained by the Chico River and its tributaries. Seasons are not very pronounced but the months from November to April are relatively dry and the rest of the year is wet. The province is accessible by land from all sides but the shortest route from Manila is by way of Isabela.

Kalinga Provincial Capitol

1. Makliing Dulag - a famous tribal chieftain who was killed as he led the opposition to the building of Chico Dam

Agricultural production in 2007 are as follows (figure in thousand metric tons, rank among 79 provinces)

Animal inventory of Kalinga in 2007 are as follows (figure in thousand, rank among 79 provinces)

Other products include Coffee, rootcrops, and vegetables. As of 2007, there were 6 banks in operation with total deposits of 851 million pesos.

The production of export quality organic foods is highly recommended. The production of the Kalinga coffee should be expanded in order to meet volume for export. The production and canning of mushroom as well as furniture and wooden articles manufacturing are encouraged. Modernized weaving factories can thrive in the province.

1. Chico River
2. Uguid Maling Subterranean River

Capitol photo credit to the rightful owner

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