Pagudpud is one of twenty-one (21) municipalities (along with two cities) comprising the province of Ilocos Norte in the Ilocos Region. The town is politically subdivided into sixteen (16) barangays, and is a part of the 1st Congressional District of Ilocos Norte.
Pagudpud is blessed with diverse natural attractions, making it a haven for nature adventurers. The town prides itself as having wide and pristine white sand beaches with crystal blue waters, breathtaking waterfalls, cool refreshing springs, enchanting caves and rugged cliffs with scenic views of coconut trees that line much of the town’s coast, along with the many surprises waiting to be discovered within.
In addition, Pagudpud includes, among others, the Patapat Viaduct, one of the longest bridges in the country, that connects Ilocos and the Cagayan Valley; the Patapat National Park, a forest reserve which, on a clear day, offers a spectacular view of Batanes Islands; and a unique sea arch on the way to Maira-Ira Point, an emerging attraction with its secluded beach known as the Blue Lagoon.