Welcome to the surfing capital of the north! La union, which means "The Union", got its name when the province was formed by uniting the southern towns of Ilocos sur, the northern towns of Pangasinan and the western towns of Benguet. With the exception of the narrow lowland in the coastal areas, most of the province are hilly and mountainous. climate is hot and dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year.

La Union capitol is located on top of a hill.

The province is accesible by land, air, and sea. A plan to expand its port and airport in San Fernando City to make them meet international standards is underway.

The people of La Union are mostly Ilocanos with few Ibaloys, Pangasinenses, and Tagalogs.

1. Noel Cabangon - Singer / Composer from Rosario Municipality
2. Clare R. Baltazar - 2001 National Scientist
3. Bienvenido Nebres - 2011 National Scientist, Jesuit Priest, former President of the Ateneo De Manila University
4. Lurcrecia R. Kasilag - 1989 National Artist for Dance
5. Manuel Arguilla - A famous Filipino writer in English
6. Camilo Osias - Writer, Educator, Senate President (1952)
7. Gloria Diaz - Actress, First Miss Universe from the Philippines

Only a very small portion of province is arable. Much of the hills and mountains are grasslands. Agricultural production of La Union in 2007 are as follows (figure in thousand metric tons, rank among 79 provinces)

Animal inventory of La Union in 2007 are as follows (figure in thousand, rank among 79 provinces)

La Union is a favorite destination for beach combers and surfing enthusiasts. Its fine beaches particularly those in the San Fernando City and Bauang are full of visitors especially during the summer months of March, April, and May. San Juan town is being promoted as a good place for surfing.

The province has factories for the production of cement, galvanized iron sheets, and softdrinks. In 2007, 65 banks were operating in the province with total deposits of 12.1 billion pesos.

1. Coca-Cola Bottlers Philippines in San Fernando City
2. Pepsi-Cola Products Philippines, Inc. in Rosario
3. Bacnotan Consolidated Industries in Bacnotan
4. Bauang Private Power Corporation in Bauang

The strategic location of the province makes it an ideal site for a regional office or headquarter. It is also the recommended place for eco-tourism projects, agro-industrial plants and export-oriented industries. Commercial poultry and hog raising are potential areas of investment because the province is near population centers such as the cities of Dagupan, Urdaneta, Baguio, and Vigan.

A modern cold storage terminal should be put up.

1. San Juan - Surfing Paradise
2. Anito Falls in Santol Town
3. Bauang Beaches
4. Luna Pebbled Beach

La Union has white sand beaches like this one in San Juan town.

A river in Naguilian town

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