Bauang

Bauang, officially the Municipality of Bauang (; ; ), is a municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.

Key facts

Settlement.image_caption: Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Church, Farmers‑Fisher's Monument and Town Proper
Settlement.image_flag: Flag_of_Bauang,_La_Union.png
Settlement.flag_size: 120x80px
Settlement.image_seal: Seal of Bauang La Union.jpg
Settlement.seal_size: 100x80px
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.pushpin_map: Philippines
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: left
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location within the
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_name: Philippines
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Region
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Province
Settlement.nicknames: Fruit Basket of the North
Settlement.motto: Sulong Bauang 2030 and Vineyard City of the North by 2030
Settlement.subdivision_type3: District
Settlement.established_title: Founded
Settlement.established_date: January 5, 1586

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Wikidata facts

Official name: Municipality of Bauang
Population: 77670
Area: 73.15
Elevation: 41
Official website: www.bauangtgis.gov.ph
Image: BauangLaUnionjf822.JPG
Households: 19796
Dialing code: 72

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Commons category: Bauang
postal code: 2501
electorate: 55955
inception: 1590-01-01
poverty incidence: 7.54
fiscal/tax revenue: 565305775.07
total assets: 1781729259.74
total expenditure: 295729083.40
total liabilities: 373633473.86

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Contents

Etymology
History
Early history
Spanish Colonial Era
American Colonial Era
Prominence of Manuel Arguilla
World War II
Japanese Invasion of Lingayen Gulf
Resistance of Philippine and US forces
Retaking of Bauang
Postwar Era
Bauang from 1965 to 1986
Later 20th Century
Geography
Barangays
Climate
Demographics
Religion
Languages
Economy
Tourism
Festivals and local events
Beaches and sunsets of Bauang
Manuel Arguilla commemorations
Saints Peter and Paul Parish Church
400-year old San Pedro Bell
Government
Local government
Elected officials
Infrastructure
Education
Primary and elementary schools
Secondary schools
Higher educational institutions
Bauang in literature
Notable personalities
Gallery
References
Sources
External links

Bauang, officially the Municipality of Bauang (; ; ), is a municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.

The mumicipality is recognized as the "Fruit Basket and Beach Capital of the North," known for its pristine beaches, which remain a popular destination for swimming, as well as its cultivation of grapes and guapples.