GEOGRAPHY
Location:
The Municipality of Sudipen is located three hundred twelve (312) kilometers north-west of Manila and about forty three (43) kilometers north-northeast of San Fernando, La Union. It is bounded on the west by towns of Bangar and Balaoan on the east and north by the famous Amburayan River and Province of Ilocos Sur and on the south by the town of Santol, La Union.
Land Area
Sudipen has a total land area of 9,165.18 hectares. Among the Barangays, Bulalaan has the largest land area with only 816.669 square meters.
Land Classification/Land Use:
Forest/ Watershed – 2463.28 hectares (26.88 % )
Public Forest – 26.45 hectares (0.29% )
Agri-Industry – 4.75 hectares (0.05 % )
Agricultural – 4612.79 hectares (50.33 %)
Commercial – 2.32 hectares (0.03 %)
Cemetery – 3.6 hectares (0.04 %)
Residential – 147.43 hectares (1.61 %)
Bodies of Water – 1523.08 hectares (16.62 %)
Sanitary Landfill – 0.84 hectares (0.02%)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS:
- Annual Income 2021 – ₱98,936,736.25
(IRA and Local Sources)
2. Estimated Income 2022 – ₱ 130,945,403.00
(NTA and Local Sources)
3. Duration of Travel from City
of San Fernando to Sudipen – at least 45mins.
4. Foundation Anniversary Celebration – Every 14th of September
5. Town Fiesta – Every last week of April
6. Market Day – Every Friday