San Fernando, Province of La Union
| Type | city (component) |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Barangay count | 59 |
| Postal code | 2500 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 102.72 km2 (39.66 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 125,640 |
| Density (2020) | 1,223 / km2 (3,168 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 37' North, 120° 19' East (16.6145, 120.3158) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 12.2 meters (39.9 feet) |
San Fernando is a coastal component city in the province of La Union. It serves as the provincial capital as well as the regional center of the Ilocos Region.
The city has a land area of 102.72 square kilometers or 39.66 square miles which constitutes 6.85% of La Union's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 125,640. This represented 15.28% of the total population of La Union province, or 2.37% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 1,223 inhabitants per square kilometer or 3,168 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
San Fernando has 59 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abut | 0.43% | 539 | 543 | -0.74% | -0.16% |
| Apaleng | 0.39% | 494 | 454 | 8.81% | 1.79% |
| Bacsil | 0.54% | 676 | 568 | 19.01% | 3.73% |
| Bangbangolan | 0.50% | 634 | 593 | 6.91% | 1.42% |
| Bangcusay | 1.27% | 1,599 | 1,402 | 14.05% | 2.81% |
| Barangay I | 1.51% | 1,897 | 2,216 | -14.40% | -3.22% |
| Barangay II | 0.35% | 442 | 487 | -9.24% | -2.02% |
| Barangay III | 0.24% | 307 | 383 | -19.84% | -4.55% |
| Barangay IV | 0.49% | 611 | 695 | -12.09% | -2.67% |
| Baraoas | 0.92% | 1,151 | 1,019 | 12.95% | 2.60% |
| Bato | 0.79% | 997 | 1,046 | -4.68% | -1.00% |
| Biday | 3.52% | 4,421 | 3,967 | 11.44% | 2.31% |
| Birunget | 0.39% | 491 | 539 | -8.91% | -1.94% |
| Bungro | 1.26% | 1,585 | 1,467 | 8.04% | 1.64% |
| Cabaroan | 2.91% | 3,660 | 3,288 | 11.31% | 2.28% |
| Cabarsican | 0.32% | 405 | 426 | -4.93% | -1.06% |
| Cadaclan | 1.29% | 1,622 | 1,547 | 4.85% | 1.00% |
| Calabugao | 0.32% | 404 | 437 | -7.55% | -1.64% |
| Camansi | 0.79% | 997 | 930 | 7.20% | 1.48% |
| Canaoay | 1.37% | 1,722 | 1,647 | 4.55% | 0.94% |
| Carlatan | 1.87% | 2,346 | 2,461 | -4.67% | -1.00% |
| Catbangen | 7.67% | 9,638 | 9,781 | -1.46% | -0.31% |
| Dallangayan Este | 1.30% | 1,633 | 1,315 | 24.18% | 4.66% |
| Dallangayan Oeste | 1.71% | 2,152 | 2,218 | -2.98% | -0.63% |
| Dalumpinas Este | 1.26% | 1,580 | 1,455 | 8.59% | 1.75% |
| Dalumpinas Oeste | 1.27% | 1,593 | 1,587 | 0.38% | 0.08% |
| Ilocanos Norte | 0.91% | 1,147 | 1,368 | -16.15% | -3.64% |
| Ilocanos Sur | 2.12% | 2,665 | 2,755 | -3.27% | -0.70% |
| Langcuas | 1.64% | 2,060 | 1,825 | 12.88% | 2.58% |
| Lingsat | 5.99% | 7,528 | 7,286 | 3.32% | 0.69% |
| Madayegdeg | 1.38% | 1,729 | 1,762 | -1.87% | -0.40% |
| Mameltac | 1.28% | 1,609 | 1,483 | 8.50% | 1.73% |
| Masicong | 0.43% | 539 | 498 | 8.23% | 1.68% |
| Nagyubuyuban | 1.15% | 1,444 | 1,329 | 8.65% | 1.76% |
| Namtutan | 0.75% | 944 | 808 | 16.83% | 3.33% |
| Narra Este | 0.40% | 506 | 491 | 3.05% | 0.64% |
| Narra Oeste | 0.57% | 710 | 700 | 1.43% | 0.30% |
| Pacpaco | 0.71% | 894 | 931 | -3.97% | -0.85% |
| Pagdalagan | 2.82% | 3,544 | 3,311 | 7.04% | 1.44% |
| Pagdaraoan | 2.37% | 2,975 | 2,711 | 9.74% | 1.98% |
| Pagudpud | 1.74% | 2,190 | 2,210 | -0.90% | -0.19% |
| Pao Norte | 0.50% | 626 | 630 | -0.63% | -0.13% |
| Pao Sur | 0.37% | 470 | 399 | 17.79% | 3.51% |
| Parian | 2.83% | 3,561 | 3,650 | -2.44% | -0.52% |
| Pias | 0.96% | 1,208 | 1,397 | -13.53% | -3.01% |
| Poro | 5.41% | 6,797 | 6,711 | 1.28% | 0.27% |
| Puspus | 0.46% | 578 | 480 | 20.42% | 3.99% |
| Sacyud | 0.48% | 607 | 629 | -3.50% | -0.75% |
| Sagayad | 2.52% | 3,164 | 2,861 | 10.59% | 2.14% |
| San Agustin | 1.81% | 2,269 | 2,204 | 2.95% | 0.61% |
| San Francisco | 2.91% | 3,653 | 3,432 | 6.44% | 1.32% |
| San Vicente | 2.21% | 2,778 | 2,471 | 12.42% | 2.50% |
| Santiago Norte | 3.25% | 4,085 | 3,928 | 4.00% | 0.83% |
| Santiago Sur | 1.73% | 2,179 | 1,808 | 20.52% | 4.01% |
| Saoay | 0.70% | 877 | 841 | 4.28% | 0.89% |
| Sevilla | 9.01% | 11,316 | 11,470 | -1.34% | -0.28% |
| Siboan-Otong | 0.70% | 885 | 878 | 0.80% | 0.17% |
| Tanqui | 4.20% | 5,281 | 5,010 | 5.41% | 1.11% |
| Tanquigan | 0.98% | 1,226 | 1,074 | 14.15% | 2.83% |
| San Fernando Total | 125,640 | 121,812 | 3.14% | 0.65% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of San Fernando for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱681,363,863.32.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 364,131,556.39 | – |
| 2010 | 500,296,074.44 | 37.39% |
| 2011 | 458,642,613.92 | -8.33% |
| 2012 | 420,453,245.81 | -8.33% |
| 2013 | 489,210,224.41 | 16.35% |
| 2014 | 508,962,918.66 | 4.04% |
| 2015 | 558,125,012.03 | 9.66% |
| 2016 | 681,363,863.32 | 22.08% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of San Fernando in the 2015 Census was 121,219 broken down into 28,505 households or an average of 4.25 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 84,777 | 16,206 | 5.23 | |
| 91,509 | 18,469 | 4.95 | |
| 101,794 | 20,755 | 4.90 | |
| 114,398 | 24,744 | 4.62 | |
| 114,556 | 26,154 | 4.38 | |
| 121,219 | 28,505 | 4.25 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in San Fernando is 15 to 19, with 11,664 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 1,395 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 1,838 | 1.51% |
| 1 to 4 | 7,930 | 6.51% |
| 5 to 9 | 10,459 | 8.59% |
| 10 to 14 | 11,202 | 9.20% |
| 15 to 19 | 11,664 | 9.58% |
| 20 to 24 | 11,196 | 9.19% |
| 25 to 29 | 10,175 | 8.35% |
| 30 to 34 | 9,416 | 7.73% |
| 35 to 39 | 9,034 | 7.42% |
| 40 to 44 | 7,699 | 6.32% |
| 45 to 49 | 7,248 | 5.95% |
| 50 to 54 | 6,420 | 5.27% |
| 55 to 59 | 5,347 | 4.39% |
| 60 to 64 | 4,295 | 3.53% |
| 65 to 69 | 3,161 | 2.59% |
| 70 to 74 | 1,881 | 1.54% |
| 75 to 79 | 1,395 | 1.15% |
| 80 and over | 1,452 | 1.19% |
| Total | 121,812 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of San Fernando grew from 16,095 in 1903 to 125,640 in 2020, an increase of 109,545 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 0.65%, or an increase of 3,828 people, from the previous population of 121,812 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 16,095 | – | |
| 19,881 | 1.34% | |
| 23,366 | 0.81% | |
| 28,742 | 2.15% | |
| 37,836 | 2.45% | |
| 52,597 | 3.27% | |
| 61,166 | 3.07% | |
| 68,410 | 2.26% | |
| 84,949 | 2.19% | |
| 91,943 | 1.49% | |
| 102,082 | 2.27% | |
| 114,813 | 1.63% | |
| 114,963 | 0.05% | |
| 121,812 | 1.11% | |
| 125,640 | 0.65% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in San Fernando for the year 2019 was 72,655, broken down into 35,175 males and 37,480 females.
Location
The city center of San Fernando is situated at approximately 16° 37' North, 120° 19' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 12.2 meters or 39.9 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to San Fernando are Baguio, Alaminos, Pangasinan, Dagupan, Pangasinan, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Urdaneta, Pangasinan, and San Carlos, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are San Juan, La Union, Bauang, La Union, San Gabriel, La Union, Bacnotan, La Union, Naguilian, La Union, and Bagulin, La Union. Its distance from the national capital is 235.19 kilometers (146.14 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Juan, La Union, 6.31 kilometers (3.92 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N20°E)
- Bauang, La Union, 10.06 kilometers (6.25 miles) to the South (S7°E)
- San Gabriel, La Union, 11.01 kilometers (6.84 miles) to the Northeast (N54°E)
- Bacnotan, La Union, 12.16 kilometers (7.55 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N17°E)
- Naguilian, La Union, 12.58 kilometers (7.82 miles) to the Southeast (S42°E)
- Bagulin, La Union, 12.90 kilometers (8.01 miles) to the East (S86°E)
Nearest cities
- Baguio, 37.19 kilometers (23.11 miles) to the Southeast (S52°E)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 62.33 kilometers (38.73 miles) to the Southwest (S35°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 63.56 kilometers (39.49 miles) to the South (S2°E)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 64.91 kilometers (40.33 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N12°E)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 75.83 kilometers (47.12 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S21°E)
- San Carlos, Pangasinan, 76.47 kilometers (47.52 miles) to the South (S3°E)
Distance from Manila: 235.19 kilometers (146.14 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S18°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.