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La Union

Coordinates: 16°30′N 120°25′E / 16.5°N 120.42°E / 16.5; 120.42
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La Union
Province of La Union
(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 of La Union
Official seal of La Union
Nickname: 
Elyu
Motto(s): 
"Love, Union, Concord"
Anthem: La Union Hymn
Location in the Philippines
Location in the Philippines
OpenStreetMap
Map
Coordinates: 16°30′N 120°25′E / 16.5°N 120.42°E / 16.5; 120.42
CountryPhilippines
RegionIlocos Region (Region I)
FoundedMarch 2, 1850
Capital
and largest city
San Fernando
Government
 • GovernorRaphaelle Veronica A. Ortega-David
 • Vice GovernorMario Eduardo C. Ortega (NUP)
 • LegislatureLa Union Provincial Board
Area
 • Total1,497.70 km2 (578.27 sq mi)
 • Rank69th out of 81
Highest elevation1,520 m (4,990 ft)
Population
 (2020 census)
 • Total822,352
 • Rank37th out of 81
 • Density550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
  • Rank9th out of 81
Divisions
 • Independent cities0
 • Component cities
 • Municipalities
 • Barangays576
 • DistrictsLegislative districts of La Union
Time zoneUTC+8 (PHT)
ZIP code
2500–2520
IDD:area code+63 (0)72
ISO 3166 codePH-LUN
Languages
Websitewww.launion.gov.ph Edit this at Wikidata

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.

References

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  1. "List of Provinces". PSGC Interactive. Makati City, Philippines: National Statistical Coordination Board. Archived from the original on 11 January 2013. Retrieved 30 July 2013.