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San Fernando, Philippines
Ilocos · Philippines
San Fernando is a mid-size city in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 83,003. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Fernando
San Fernando, officially the City of San Fernando, is a component city and the capital of the province of La Union, Philippines. It serves as the regional and administrative center of the Ilocos Region. The city also functions as a hub for trade and commerce in northern Luzon and as a center for the culture and heritage of Ilocandia. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 124,809 people with 77,490 registered voters as of 2025.
People
Climate
| Population | 83,003 |
| Population Density | 476 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.6159°, 120.3166° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Ilocos |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 176.0 inches (4,469 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Fernando
San Fernando is a mid-size city in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 83,003. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 176.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in San Fernando
San Fernando has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (25.2°C), the coldest is Jan (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 3111 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 174.3 sq mi (451.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 476/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.6159°N, 120.3166°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 139 km |
| 1999 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 5 | 113 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 114 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 165 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 14.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 22.6 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 25.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 15.3 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in |
San Fernando has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 94.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (25.2") and January the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in San Fernando
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asia College of Theology and Seminary | College | - | , |
| Christ the King College | College | - | , |
| Christ The King College Elementary School | College | - | , |
| CICOSAT Colleges | College | - | , |
| Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - Mid-La Union Campus | University | - | , |
| Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University Mid La Union Campus | University | - | , |
| Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University North La Union Campus | University | - | , |
| International Business College | College | - | , |
| La Finns Scholastica College | College | - | , |
| Lorma Colleges | College | - | , |
| Lorma Colleges - San Juan Campus | College | - | , |
| Northern Philippines College for Maritime, Science and Technology | College | - | , |
| RJ Ilocandia Technical and Vocational School | College | - | , |
| Saint Louis College | College | - | , |
Schools in San Fernando
37 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Felkris Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Dalumpinas Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sevilla Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mameltac Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dr. Quintin Balcita, Sr. National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Santiago Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Urbiztondo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Leading Edge International Aviation School | - | - | - | - |
| Naguituban Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saint John Bosco College of Northern Luzon Inc. | - | - | - | - |
| Ilocanos Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| San Fernando South Central Integrated School | - | - | - | - |
| La Union National High School | - | - | - | - |
| San Fernando City National Vocational High School | - | - | - | - |
| San Fernando City Special Education Integrated School | - | - | - | - |
| San Fernando North Central School | - | - | - | - |
| Adventist School | - | - | - | - |
| San Juan Senior High School | - | - | - | - |
| San Juan Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| STI | - | - | - | - |
| College of Information Technology | - | - | - | - |
| Sea and Sky Colleges | - | - | - | - |
| Vineyard Foundational Learning Center | - | - | - | - |
| Gifted Learning Center | - | - | - | - |
| FRH Bahay Ampunan | - | - | - | - |
| San. Lorenzo High School | - | - | - | - |
| Bright Beginnings KUMON | - | - | - | - |
| Union Christian College | - | - | - | - |
| La Union Cultural Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Lubing Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| TESDA Regional Learning Center RO 1 | - | - | - | - |
| San Agustin-Poro Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Canaoay Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Catbangen Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dallangayan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lingsat Integrated School | - | - | - | - |
| Cadaclan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near San Fernando
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Rock Baguio | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| GV 99.1 | hot adult contemporary | MP3 | |
| Easy Rock La Union 106.7 FM | hot ac, opm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 106.7 Hot FM Agoo | hot ac, opm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 106.7 Easy Rock La Union | classic rock, hot ac | MP3 64 kbps | |
| DZAG FM RP1 Agoo 97.1 | music, news | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in San Fernando
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BenCab Museum | ||||
| La Union Science Centrum and Museum |
Farmers Markets in San Fernando
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aringay Public Market | |||||
| Balaoan Public Market | |||||
| Burgos Public Market | |||||
| Caba Municipal Market | |||||
| Covered Market Area | |||||
| Hyperbola General Merchandise | |||||
| Hyperbola General Merchandise | |||||
| Irisan Roadside Market | |||||
| Luna Public Market | |||||
| Naguilian Public Market | |||||
| Sablan Public Market | |||||
| San Carlos Heights Satellite Market | |||||
| San Carlos Heights Satellite Market | |||||
| San Fernando City Old Public Market | |||||
| San Fernando City Public Market | |||||
| San Juan Public Market | |||||
| Velasco Rice Mill |
Hotels in San Fernando
32 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in San Fernando
136 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Fernando
33 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in San Fernando
5 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in San Fernando
1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in San Fernando
1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Fernando
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in San Fernando
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in San Fernando
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Fernando
7 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Fernando
29 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Fernando
38 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in San Fernando
5 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Fernando
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in San Fernando
2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near San Fernando
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Loakan Airport | BAG | Medium Airport |
| San Fernando Airport | SFE | Medium Airport |
| Binalonan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carmen (Rosales) Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lepanto Mines Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lingayen Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in San Fernando
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| San Fernando Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Fernando
47 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bible Baptist Church | |
| Blessed Sanctuary Church | |
| Capitol Church of La Union | |
| Christian Center Full Gospel Fellowship | |
| Church of Christ (4th Watch) | |
| Church of God in San Fernando City (Meeting Hall) | |
| Church of the Nazarene | |
| City Christian Community | |
| El Shadai | |
| FBC Forever Blessed Church | |
| First Baptist Church | |
| Glorious Church | |
| Iglesia ni Cristo | |
| Iglesia ni Cristo | |
| Iglesia ni Cristo | |
| Iglesia ni Cristo - Lokal ng San Juan | |
| Iglesia Ni Cristo Lokal ng San Vicente | |
| Iglesia ni Kristo Bangcusay, San Fernando La Union | |
| Jesus Christ Saves Global Outreach | |
| Jesus Is Lord Church La Union |
Quick Facts
Around San Fernando
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near San Fernando
13 places within 15 km
- • Paratong-Pandan Beach
- • San Juan Beach
- • Thunderbird
- • Urbiztondo Beach
- • San Fernando Point Lighthouse
- • San Fernando Range Rear Lighthouse
- • Mountainous Area
- • Baluarte Carlatan
- • Pindangan Ruins
- • Acao Viewdeck
- • Boardwalk
- • Filipino-Chinese Friendship Pagoda
- • Region I Satellite Warehouses
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About San Fernando
What is the population of San Fernando?
San Fernando has a population of 83,003 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 476 people per square mile, spread across 174.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Fernando?
San Fernando has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 176.0 inches.