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LA
UNION: Best of the Islands Philippines
Geography
La Union is located in the southwestern part of Region I and
stretches over a length of 102 kilometers from North to South
between 120 decree 16' and 120 decree 35' longtitude and 160
decree15' latitude. It is bounded on the north by Ilocos Sur,
on the south by Pangasinan, on the east by Benguet, and on the
west by the China Sea.
It has a land area of 149,309
hectares with a predominantly hilly terrain that gradually rises
eastward from the shore. Its irregualr coastal plain is narrowest
in Damortis, Sto. Tomas and widest in Balaoan. Its highest peak
is in Bagulin with and elevation of 1,200 feet above sea level.
The province has several rivers which are short and rapid.
Political Subdivision
La Union has 20 municipalities which are subdivide into 576 barangays. The Northern towns of Sudipen, Bangar, Luna, Balaoan, Santol, San Gabriel, Baonatan, San Juan and San Fernando comprise the First District. Belonging to the Second District are Bagulin, Naguilian, Burgos, Bauang, Caba, Aringay, Agoo, Tubao, Sto. Tomas, Rosario and Pugo. San Fernando is moving forward to become a component city.
La Union (Bauang), Philippines
is 259 Kms.
away from Manila (Rizal Monument)
Philippine
Travel Tips and General Informations
Source of Information:
Department of Tourism, Philippines
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LA
UNION: Best of the Islands Philippines It has a land area of 149,309
hectares with a predominantly hilly terrain that gradually rises
eastward from the shore. Its irregualr coastal plain is narrowest
in Damortis, Sto. Tomas and widest in Balaoan. Its highest peak
is in Bagulin with and elevation of 1,200 feet above sea level.
The province has several rivers which are short and rapid.
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away from Manila (Rizal Monument) Source of Information:
Department of Tourism, Philippines |