Candelaria

Candelaria , officially the Municipality of Candelaria , is a 3rd class municipality in the province of Zambales , Philippines . According to the 2015 census, it has a population of 27,174 people. [3] Candelaria is 42 kilometres (26 mi) from the capital town of Iba . It is nestled at the foot of the Zambales Mountains in the east and lies along coastline of the South China Sea in the west, with a total land area of 33,359 hectares (82,430 acres), making it the third-largest town in terms of land area in Zambales. [2] This municipality is known for Uacon Lake, the cleanest lake in Central Luzon , and for its numerous beach resorts. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candelaria,_Zambales