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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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

Population -
Total (2007): 720,972 (34th out of 80) including independent cities: 720,972 (36th out of 80)
Density: 479.4/km² (9th out of 80)including independent cities: 479.4/km² (10th out of 80)

Total Area: 1,504.0 km² (70th out of 80) including independent cities: 1,504.0 km² (70th out of 80)

Dialect: Mainly Ilocano

Founded: 1850

Governor: Manuel "Manoling" Ortega