San Fernando, La Union
The City of San Fernando, La Union is a coastal city with fifty-nine (59) barangays covering an area of 105.26 square kilometers. The city is a bustling commercial and administrative hub located in the geographical center of the Province of La Union. It serves as the gateway to trade and commerce to the North and the culture andheritage of Ilocandia.
The City is the regional and administrative capital of Region I, hosting several regional and field offices of national government agencies, regional branches of government financial institutions and some government owned and controlled corporations. It is the home to some of the region’s best educational and medical institutions and facilities including the Ilocos Training and Regional Medical Center (ITRMC), which is acknowledged as the heart of public health and medical care in Region 1.
In 2018, the City has a projected population of 131,250. Daytime population increases to about 38% due to the influx of workers, students and people doing business or government transactions in the city. San Fernando is a transient city that caters to a working and student population that commutes home to nearby municipalities and provinces, and passing travelers.
The City’s populace is the central focus of development especially the poor, disadvantaged and marginalized groups. This is in line with the City’s strategic vision to become a People’s City. To attain this, the City identified and incorporated four pillars into its inter-sectoral plans and thrusts. These are (1) Social Development Sector; (2) Economic Development Sector; (3) Environmental Management Sector; and (4) Administrative Governance Sector.
