Candon City is a 4th class component city in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines.
Dubbed the "Tobacco Capital of the Philippines", the city is the country's largest producer of Virginia tobacco.
This once small resort town is known for making the heaviest and largest kalamay, a sweet and sticky snack made from sticky rice, coconut milk and sugar, in the world. This city also has a rich historical background. In its legends, the name of the city is derived from the legendary "kandong" tree which is almost extinct in the area.
Candon is the center of the 2nd district of Ilocos Sur. Government district offices are all located in the city, which supports more than 100,000 residents in terms of commercial and industrial services.
