Santol, officially the Municipality of Santol (; ), is a 4th class municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 14,166 people.
Geography
Santol is situated in the north-eastern part of the Province of La Union. It is bounded on the north by the Municipality of Sudipen, on the north-east by the upland Municipality of Sugpon in Ilocos Sur, on the south by the Municipality of San Gabriel, and on the west by the Municipality of Balaoan. The town center of Santol is north of the City of San Fernando, the provincial capital and regional administrative center; north of Manila and of the country's summer capital Baguio via the Naguilian Road.
Barangays
Santol is politically subdivided into barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
Corrooy
Lettac Norte
Lettac Sur
Mangaan
Paagan
Poblacion
Puguil
Ramot
Sapdaan
Sasaba
Tubaday
Climate
Demographics
In the 2020 census, the population of Santol, La Union, was 14,166 people, with a density of .
Economy
Government
Local government
Santol, belonging to the first congressional district of the province of La Union, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.