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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
- A barangay of La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines
- Meronyms: Balukas, Cavano, Jappa, Pagal, Sabdang, Sagpawe, Shilan 1, Shilan 2 — sitios of Shilan
- Coordinate terms: Alapang, Alno, Ambiong, Bahong, Balili, Betag, Bineng, Cruz, Lubas, Pico, Poblacion, Puguis, Shilan, Tawang, Wangal — barangays of La Trinidad