Bauang
Bauang, officially the Municipality of Bauang (Ilocano: Ili ti Bauang; Filipino: Bayan ng Bauang), is a 1st class municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 78,449 people. In Philippine Literature and History, it is known for being the homeplace of literary icon and World War II martyr Manuel Arguilla.
Bauang | |
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Municipality | |
| Municipality of Bauang | |
Approaching the Bauang town center along the National Highway | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nicknames: Fruit Basket of the North | |
| Motto(s): Sulong Bauang 2030 and Vineyard City of the North by 2030 | |
Map of La Union with Bauang highlighted | |
OpenStreetMap | |
Bauang Location within the Philippines | |
| Coordinates: 16°32′N 120°20′E | |
| Country | Philippines |
| Region | Ilocos Region |
| Province | La Union |
| District | 2nd district |
| Founded | January 5, 1586 |
| Barangays | 39 (see Barangays) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Sangguniang Bayan |
| • Mayor | EULOGIO CLARENCE MARTIN P. DE GUZMAN III |
| • Vice Mayor | HENRY A. BACURNAY JR. |
| • Municipal Council | Members |
| • Electorate | 52,808 voters (2022) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 73.15 km2 (28.24 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 41 m (135 ft) |
| Highest elevation | 317 m (1,040 ft) |
| Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Population (2020 census) | |
| • Total | 78,449 |
| • Density | 1,100/km2 (2,800/sq mi) |
| • Households | 19,796 |
| Economy | |
| • Income class | 1st municipal income class |
| • Poverty incidence | 3.1 |
| • Revenue | ₱ 372.3 million (2020) |
| • Assets | ₱ 1,199 million (2020) |
| • Expenditure | ₱ 360.2 million (2020) |
| • Liabilities | ₱ 266.3 million (2020) |
| Service provider | |
| • Electricity | La Union Electric Company (LUECO) |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (PST) |
| ZIP code | 2501 |
| PSGC | |
| IDD : area code | +63 (0)72 |
| Native languages | Ilocano Tagalog |
| Website | www |
The MacArthur Highway runs through the town which junctions with Naguilian Road, one of the mountain roads leading to Baguio.
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