Candon City
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| Government | |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| District | 2nd district of Ilocos Sur |
| Barangays | 42 |
| Income class: | 5th class city, partially urban |
| Mayor | Allen G. Singson (LP) |
| Founded | 1780 |
| Cityhood | March 28, 2001 |
| Official Website | www.candoncity.gov.ph |
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| Area | 103.28 km² |
| Population | 50,564 489.58/km² |
| Coordinates | 17°12' N 120°27' E |
Candon City is a 5th class city in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2000 census, it has a population of 50,564 people in 10,257 households.
This once small resort town is known for making the heaviest and largest calamay, a sweet and sticky snack made from coconut milk and sugar, in the world. This City has also a rich historical background. In its legends, the name of the city is derived from the legendary "kandong" tree which is now but extinct in the area. It's patron saint is St. John of Sahagun.
St. John of Sahagun Church
[edit] Barangays
Candon City is politically subdivided into 42 barangays.
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[edit] External links
- Official Website of Candon City, Ilocos Sur
- Candon City Online Community
- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- 2000 Philippine Census Information
| Cities and Municipalities of Ilocos Sur | |
| Cities: | Candon | Vigan |
| Municipalities: | Alilem | Banayoyo | Bantay | Burgos | Cabugao | Caoayan | Cervantes | Galimuyod | Gregorio Del Pilar | Lidlidda | Magsingal | Nagbukel | Narvacan | Quirino | Salcedo | San Emilio | San Esteban | San Ildefonso | San Juan | San Vicente | Santa | Santa Catalina | Santa Cruz | Santa Lucia | Santa Maria | Santiago | Santo Domingo | Sigay | Sinait | Sugpon | Suyo | Tagudin |
