It is the northernmost settlement on Luzon Island and a popular tourist destination because of its resorts and beaches. Pagudpud was made a municipality on July 5, 1954. Unlike Laoag City, the province's only autonomous city, Pagudpud derives its authority from the provincial government. It had previously been a part of the neighboring town of Bangui.
Matatagpuan sa lalawigan ng Sorsogon, isang lugar sa malilinis na dagat, mga nakamamanghang waterfalls at unexplored Kuweba, ang nag-aantok fishing village ng Donsol ay ang lugar sa Pilipinas upang makita ang whale shark.