San Fernando, the capital is the administrative regional center for Region I. Climate. The province experiences two pronounced seasons - dry from November to April and wet from May to October. Ilocano is the common dialect of the people. English and Pilipino are widely spoken and still remain as basic tools of instruction in schools. Major industries are farming and fishing.
Principal products are rice, corn, tobacco, garlic, sugarcane and cassava.
Grapes are mostly grown in Bauang, La Union Cottage industries include blanketweaving, basketry, shellcraft, broom making, pottery-making, blacksmithing, jewelry making, among others. Furniture making is another industry known in La Union. Points of interest. San Nicolas Beach. A Japanese shrine stands on the area near Agoo Playa Hotel.