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La Union, Philippines
Davao Region · Philippines
La Union is a small city in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 5,221. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
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About La Union
La Union, officially the Province of La Union, is a coastal province in the Philippines situated in the Ilocos Region on the island of Luzon. The province's capital, the City of San Fernando, is the most populous city in La Union and serves as the regional center of the Ilocos Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,221 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.7041°, 126.0880° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Davao Region |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.8 inches (2,102 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Union
La Union is a small city in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 5,221. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 186 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 191.7 sq mi (496.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.7041°N, 126.0880°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 6.0 m | — | 92 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 144 km |
| 2025 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 10 | 93 km |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 68 km |
| 2021 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 77 km |
| 1924 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (76 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 76 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 118 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 11.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in |
La Union has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 82.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.2") and March the driest (5.3").
Schools in La Union
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Union Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Badiang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Museums in La Union
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davao Oriental Provincial Museum | ||||
| Mount Hamiguitan Natural Science Museum | ||||
| Subangan |
Libraries in La Union
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Library 1 | 0.0 | |||||
| Library 2 | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Union
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batobato Market | |||||
| Governor Generoso Public Market | |||||
| Matiao Mini Market |
Stadiums & Teams in La Union
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Union
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Bangoy International Airport | DVO | Large Airport |
| Mati National Airport | MXI | Medium Airport |
| A O Floirendo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Anflo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dacudao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kasilak Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lamitan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Guihing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Madaum Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Malalag Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Pantukan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Searbemco Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| TADECO Santo Tomas Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tagdangua Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tagnanan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tagum Airport / Pangi (Rico Vista) Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of La Union?
La Union has a population of 5,221 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 191.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Union?
La Union has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.8 inches.