Shilan

English

Etymology

Derived from Ibaloi shalan (“the way to and from”), due to it being a trading place between lowlanders and highlanders before. It became "Shilan" due to a spelling mistake by barangay captain Del Barrio.

Proper noun

Shilan

1. A barangay of La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines

   Meronyms: Cavano, Pagal, Shilan 1, Shilan 2, Jappa, Sabdang, Sagpawe, Balukas — sitios of Shilan, La Trinidad

   Coordinate terms: Alapang, Alno, Ambiong, Bahong, Balili, Bineng, Betag, Cruz, Lubas, Pico, Poblacion, Puguis, Shilan, Tawang, Wangal — barangays of La Trinidad