San Fernando City, La Union
San Fernando City, La Union is a 3rd class component city in La Union, Philippines. It is the regional capital of Region 1 (Ilocos), and has a population of about 125,640,[1] according to the 2020 Region 1 census. The City of San Fernando is in the mountains at almost the mid-section of La Union along the China Sea. It was founded in May 6, 1786 and made the “cabecera” or provincial capital on the same day that La Union became province in 1850.[2]
Tourist spots
Some famous tourist spots in San Fernando include:
- Taoist Temple
- Christ the Redeemer Statue (Not to be confused with the Christ the Redeemer (statue) in Rio de Janiero, Brazil)
- Acapulco Beach
San Fernando City, La Union Media
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Spanish Conquistador Juan de Salcedo
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Pterocarpus indicus in the Philippines
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Gen. Manuel Tinio, who led the Philippine revolution in La Union
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Gazetteer of San Fernando Harbor Map, circa 1901
Bantayog ng mga Bayani including Armando Palabay
City Hall along Francisco Ortega Highway
Town Plaza along Quezon Avenue
City Footbridge along Gen. Luna Street
References
- ↑ "Highlights of the Region I (Ilocos Region) Population 2020 Census of Population and Housing (2020 CPH) | Philippine Statistics Authority". psa.gov.ph. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
- ↑ "City of San Fernando". Provincial Government of La Union. Retrieved 2023-01-26.
