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 Norte), 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]
History
San Fernando City, La Union was founded in May 6, 1786 and made the cabecera or provincial captial on the same day La Union became province in 1850.
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
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.
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