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Notable Ilocano Persons
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Ferdinand Marcos - Philippine president from 1965-1986.
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Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. - Only son of former
president Marcos.
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Gregorio Aglipay - Founder of Aglipayan Church.
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Freddie Aguilar - Singer/composer from Isabela Province.
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Gloria Diaz - From Aringay, La Union.
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Gen. Antonio Luna - General of Emilio Aguinaldo.
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Juan Luna - Famous painter.
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Camilo Osias - Twice served as a president of the senate for
a short time.
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Diego Silang - Revolutionary leader from Aringay La Union.
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Gabriela Silang- Wife of Diego Silang.
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La Union Philippines is also known
as the "surfing capital of the North". Its beaches in San Juan
is now one of the favored surfing spot in the Philippines.
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Official Seal
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Region:
Ilocos Region (Region I)
Capital: San Fernando City |
Independent cities:
0
Component cities: 1
Municipalities: 19
Barangays: 576
Congressional districts: 1st and 2nd districts
of La Union
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Population
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Total (2007): 720,972 (34th out of 80)
including independent cities:
720,972 (36th out of 80)
Density: 479.4/kmē (9th out of 80)including
independent cities: 479.4/kmē (10th out
of 80)
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Total Area:
1,504.0 kmē (70th out of 80)
including independent cities:
1,504.0 kmē (70th out of 80)
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Dialect:
Mainly Ilocano
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Founded:
1850
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Governor:
Manuel "Manoling" Ortega
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