Named after former President Elpidio Quirino, The province of Quirino used to be a part of Nueva Vizcaya. It is located south of Isabela, east of Nueva Vizcaya, and northwest of Aurora. Its topography is dominated by the rugged and thickly forested Sierra Madre. A small patch of flat lands which is actrually an extension of the Isabela plain is found in the northern side of the province. It is in this area where most of the people live and most of the farmlands are located. The Main Cagayan River originates in the southern part of the province where the secluded town of Nagtipunan is located. Seasons are not very pronounced; the province is relatively dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year. Coming from Manila, the province is accessible by land through the provincial road from Cordon town of Isabela. It can also be reached by air via Cauayan or Tuguegarao airports.

Quirino provincial Capitol is located away from the town center of Cabarroguis.

Although most of the people in the province are Ilocanos, a large number of them are migrants from Ifugao. Members of the Bungkalot tribe are also found. Kankanaeys from Benguet, Gaddangs, and Ibanags make up the minority. The province celebrates the Panagdadapun Festival on the second week of September to showcase the province's tribal culture.

1. Cua Family - members are prominent politicians
2. Bacani family - members are prominent politicians

Farming is the main source of employment in this landlocked province. Agricultural production in 2007 are as follows (figure in thousand metric tons, rank among 79 provinces)

Animal inventory are as follows (figure in thousand, rank among 79 provinces)

Other products are beans, coffee, and rootcrops. Cottage industries include the production of furniture and handicrafts made of wood, rattan, and nito. Dried flower is being promoted as an alternative industry. As of 2007, there were 11 banks operating in Quirino with total deposits of 460 million pesos.

People's Mart within the Capitol Compound

The production of high value cash crops such as cacao, coffee, mushroom, pineapple, and peanut and their processing into manufactured food items are sustainable endeavors which can thrive in the province. The furniture and handicraft industry with the help of designers and modern technology can produce exportable products. Cattle raising can be further expanded so that it will lead to the development of a dairy industry. The rivers can be harnessed to produce electricity. Tourism-related ventures can be established to draw tourists to the province.

1. Governor Rapids in Maddela
2. Aglipay Cave
3. Nagbukel Cave in Diffun
4. Maddela Waterfalls
5. Mactol Waterfalls in Nagtipunan with unexplored rainforests deep in the Sierra Mountains
6. Bimmapor Rock Formations in Nagtipunan

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