Town Profile - San Juan, La Union

Republic of the Philippines

Municipality of San Juan

Province of La Union

Town Profile

Demographics

41,139
Population
1.81%
Annual Growth Rate
723.4 / km²
Population Density
10,080
Households
4
Avg. Household Size
Iloko, Tagalog
Major Dialects
Roman Catholic
Religion
85.93%
Enrollment Rate
99.35%
Literacy Rate
15
Scholars
987
People with Disability
379
Senior Citizens
32
Solo Parents

Location & Political Boundaries

Map of the Town
Geographic LocationWestern portion of La Union, along the National Highway
Latitude16°39’ to 16°43’
Longitude120°19’ to 120°25’
NorthBacnotan
SouthSan Fernando City
EastSan Gabriel and Bagulin
WestWest Philippine Sea

Physical Characteristics & Subdivisions

Area144.30 km²
Elevation0 to 580 meters above sea level
Land UseAgricultural, Residential, Industrial
Barangays41 Barangays

Employment & Development Finance

32,896
Labor Force
94.01%
Employment Rate
1st Class Municipality
Income Class
2
Banks
6
Cooperatives
Tourism, Farming, and Fishing
Main Sources of Income

Marriages

6
By Municipal Mayor
61
By MCTC Judge
18
By Catholic Church
19
By Other Sectors

Tourism

88,339
Domestic Tourists
1,950
International Tourists

Infrastructure & Utilities

Municipal & Barangay Roads89.888 kms
Bridges29 (410 Lineal Meters)
Power SupplyAll barangays electrified
Water Supply100% households with access to potable water
Telecommunications100% postal & telegraph coverage; 1,351 telephone connections
Released Building Permits200
Released Fencing Permits150
Released Occupancy Permits120

Social Services

16
Public Elementary Schools
2
Public High Schools
2
Public Senior High Schools
4
Private Schools
36
Day Care Centers
1
Private Clinic
1
Rural Health Unit (RHU)