Candon

Component city in Ilocos Sur, Philippines Component city in Ilocos Region, PhilippinesCandonComponent cityCity of CandonCandon city center FlagSealNickname: Tobacco Capital of the PhilippinesMotto: Liberty, Justice and UnityAnthem: Cry of CandonMap of Ilocos Sur with Candon highlightedInteractive map of CandonCandonLocation within the PhilippinesCoordinates: 17°11′45″N 120°26′56″E / 17.1958°N 120.4489°E / 17.1958; 120.4489CountryPhilippinesRegionIlocos RegionProvinceIlocos SurDistrict 2nd districtFounded1780CityhoodMarch 28, 2001Barangays42 (see Barangays)Government • TypeSangguniang Panlungsod • MayorEric Dario Singson • Vice MayorKristelle G. Singson • RepresentativeKristine Singson-Meehan • City Council Members Alfonso D. SingsonRobert B. TudayanAileen Rhoda I. AcalAngela C. ItchonLerisa M. LlanesJoanne Ascencion G. ValdezGeorge T. ValdezDavid D. WagayenOscar Materno L. BalagotGodofredo F. Abrero • Electorate39,382 voters (2025)Area • Total103.28 km2 (39.88 sq mi)Elevation67 m (220 ft)Highest elevation1,035 m (3,396 ft)Lowest elevation0 m (0 ft)Population (2024 census) • Total61,315 • Density593.68/km2 (1,537.6/sq mi) • Households15,125De