page_title: Candon
section_title: Tourism
hierarchical_section_title: Candon / Tourism
caption_attribution_description: English: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candon, Ilocos Sur province, along the Manila North Road or Pan-Philippine Highway - Saint John of Sahagun Church in Candon, Ilocos Sur and Bell Tower of John of Sahagún, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Nueva Segovia Vicariate of St. Joseph F-1591 2710 Ilocos Sur, Philippines Titular: St. John of Sahagun, June 12 Parish Priest: Msgr. Vicente B. Avila Parochial Vicar: Father Carlito B. Feria Attached: Father Leobardo Y. Inofinada Chaplain of Hospitals beside the Saint Joseph Institute - a co-ed private school own and administered by the sisters of St. Paul of Chartres and Patio, Park, Cyber Library and Trade Center).
context_page_description: Candon, officially the City of Candon, is a 4th class city in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 60,623 people.
  Dubbed as the "Tobacco Capital of the Philippines" the city is the country's largest producer of Virginia-type tobacco.
  This once small resort town is known for making the heaviest and largest kalamay, a sweet and sticky snack made from sticky rice, coconut milk and sugar, in the world. This city also has 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. Its patron saint is John of Sahagun and his feast day is celebrated every June 12.
  Candon is the center of the 2nd district of Ilocos Sur. Government District offices are all located in the city. The city supports more than 100,000 citizens in terms of commercial and industrial services.
context_section_description: Candon Church (Saint John de Sahagun Parish Church)
  Darapidap Beach
  Tobacco Festival - Celebrated every month of March as thanksgiving for the city's vast harvest of tobacco
  Feria de Candon (Trade Fair)- Every first week of December in honor of Santa Barbara (December 4).
caption: Candon Church Facade
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