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Candon is a city in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, 61,432 people lived there.
The city is called the "Tobacco Capital of the Philippines". It is the country's largest producer of Virginia-type tobacco. Its patron saint is John of Sahagun and his feast day is celebrated every June 12. The name comes from the "kandong" tree, which is now extinct in the area.
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