La Union
province of the Philippines / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
La Union is a province in the Philippines. It is in the Ilocos Region. Its capital is the city of San Fernando, which is also the regional center of the Ilocos Region.
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La Union | |
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Province of La Union | |
Nickname: Elyu | |
Motto(s): "Love, Union, Concord" | |
Anthem: La Union Hymn | |
Coordinates: 16°30′N 120°25′E | |
Country | Philippines |
Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
Founded | March 2, 1850 |
Capital and largest city | San Fernando |
Government | |
• Governor | Raphaelle Veronica A. Ortega-David |
• Vice Governor | Mario Eduardo C. Ortega (NUP) |
• Legislature | La Union Provincial Board |
Area | |
• Total | 1,497.70 km2 (578.27 sq mi) |
• Rank | 69th out of 81 |
Highest elevation (Mount Talalang) | 1,520 m (4,990 ft) |
Population (2020 census) | |
• Total | 822,352 |
• Rank | 37th out of 81 |
• Density | 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
• Rank | 9th out of 81 |
Divisions | |
• Independent cities | 0 |
• Component cities | |
• Municipalities | |
• Barangays | 576 |
• Districts | Legislative districts of La Union |
Time zone | UTC+8 (PHT) |
ZIP code | 2500–2520 |
IDD : area code | +63 (0)72 |
ISO 3166 code | PH-LUN |
Languages |
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Website | www |
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