The
Cordillera Central is a massive mountain range situated in the northern central part of the island of
Luzon, in the
Philippines. The mountain range encompasses several provinces, namely:
Abra,
Apayao,
Benguet,
Cagayan,
Ifugao,
Ilocos Norte,
Kalinga and
Mountain Province. The range also includes
Baguio, a chartered city located within Benguet situated at over in elevation. Because of its elevation, it was established by the Americans in the early 20th century as a
hill station to escape the heat of summer in the lowlands.