There are five (5) major rice terraces listed which are similar yet distinct from one another:
BANAUE. This is the most famous of all the Terraces. Banaue Rice Terraces was labeled "Eight Wonder of the World". It is the artistic center of the Ifugao carvers and the Ikat weavers.
BATAD. In Banaue, it is home to the spectacular tiered, amphitheater-shaped terraces.
MAYOYAO. In Banaue. The organic Ifugao rice "Tinawon", in red and white variety, is harvested here in abundance.
HAPAO. Its stone-walled rice terraces which date back to 650 AD is located in Hungduan. Mt. Napulawan.
KIANGAN. It is home to two famous rice terraces sites known for their size and visual impact: Nagacadan and Julungan.
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the ifugao rice terraces listed in the world heritage list are divided into 4 municipal clusters:1. banaue- batad and bangaan; 2. mayoyao- central mayoyao barangays; 3. kiangan- nagacadan and julongan;and 4. the whole municipality of hungduan
moreover, there is a list of areas being considered for addition into the present list of heritage sites
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