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Bauang
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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

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Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Church, Farmers‑Fisher's Monument and Town Proper
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Flag_of_Bauang,_La_Union.png
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120x80px
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Seal of Bauang La Union.jpg
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100x80px
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yes
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Philippines
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left
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Location within the
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Country
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Philippines
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Region
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Province
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Fruit Basket of the North
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Sulong Bauang 2030 and Vineyard City of the North by 2030
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District
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Founded
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January 5, 1586

via Wikipedia infobox

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Encyclopedic overview

40 sections
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.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Bauang” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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