Aparri

[ ah-pahr-ree ]

/ ɑˈpɑr ri /

a seaport on N Luzon, in the N Philippines.

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Aparri is an absolutely unfortified seaport, at which the Japanese could land an army overnight from the southern end of Formosa.
The American Occupation of the Philippines 1898-1912|James H. Blount
All the tobacco of the Valley reaches the world through Aparri; it is consequently a port of considerable importance.
The Head Hunters of Northern Luzon From Ifugao to Kalinga|Cornelis De Witt Willcox
All hands then descended the river to the town of Abulúg, and proceeded overland to Aparri.
The Philippines Past and Present (Volume 2 of 2)|Dean Conant Worcester
Coasting steamers with about twelve feet draught cross the bar of the Rio Grande and lie at Aparri.
The Inhabitants of the Philippines|Frederic H. Sawyer

Of Aparri itself little can be said here: but, small as it is, it has nevertheless the bustle of all seaports in activity.
The Head Hunters of Northern Luzon From Ifugao to Kalinga|Cornelis De Witt Willcox