La Union | |
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     (from top: left to right) San Fernando City, Beach in Agoo, Welcome arch at the La Union-Ilocos Sur border, rice field in Naguilian, Tapuakan River in Pugo | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Nickname: Elyu | |
| Motto(s): "Love, Union, Concord" | |
| Anthem: La Union Hymn | |
 Location in the Philippines | |
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| Coordinates: 16°30′N 120°25′E / 16.5°N 120.42°E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Founded | March 2, 1850 |
| Capital and largest city | San Fernando |
| Government | |
| • Governor | Raphaelle Ortega-David (NPC) |
| • Vice Governor | Mario Eduardo C. Ortega (PFP) |
| • Legislature | La Union Provincial Board |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1,497.70 km2 (578.27 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 69th out of 81 |
| Highest elevation | 1,520 m (4,990 ft) |
| Population (2020 census)[2] | |
| • 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 | |
| Website | www |
La Union (Tagalog pronunciation: [lɐ ʔʊˈɲon]), officially the Province of La Union (Ilocano: Probinsia ti La Union; Tagalog: Lalawigan ng La Union), is a coastal province in the Philippines situated in the Ilocos Region on the island of Luzon. The province's capital, the City of San Fernando, is the most populous city in La Union and serves as the regional center of the Ilocos Region.
Bordered by Ilocos Sur to the north, Benguet to the east, and Pangasinan to the south, with the South China Sea to the west, La Union is located 273 kilometers (170 miles) north of Metro Manila and 57 kilometers (35 miles) northwest of Baguio City. The province spans an area of 1,497.70 square kilometers (578.27 square miles). As of the 2020 census, La Union had a population of 822,352, resulting in a density of 550 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,400 per square mile. The province had 538,730 registered voters as of 2022. The province official language is Iloco (Ilocano), as declared by the provincial government of La Union.
La Union is renowned for its picturesque coastal towns, popular surfing spots, and pristine beaches. The province is rich in natural and cultural attractions, offering activities such as red clay pottery, grape picking, loom weaving, and pilgrimage tours to historic churches, alongside beautiful waterfalls and eco-tours. The population includes both the Ilocano people from the lowlands and the Igorot people from the highlands, contributing to its diverse cultural heritage.
- ^ "List of Provinces". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on 11 January 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.
- ^ Census of Population (2020). "Region I (Ilocos Region)". Total Population by Province, City, Municipality and Barangay. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 8 July 2021.