<P> The service and light manufacturing industries are concentrated in the cities . Dagupan is mostly driven by its local entrepreneurs, which have started to expand its network up to the national level . San Fernando in La Union also has an international shipping port and the upgraded and soon to be developed San Fernando International Airport . While Laoag in Ilocos Norte has an international airport . </P> <P> The tourism industry, driven by local airlines and land transportation firms in the area like Farinas Transit Company and Partas, focuses on the coastal beaches and on eco-tourism . There are fine sands stretching along Bauang, La Union and the rest of the region . </P> <P> The region is also rich in crafts, with renowned blanket - weaving and pottery . The Ilocanos' burnay pottery is well known for its dark colored clay . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th_colspan="3"> Population census of Ilocos Region </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Year </Th> <Th> Pop . </Th> <Th> ±% p.a. </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> 3,550,642 </Td> <Td>--</Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 2000 </Th> <Td> 4,200,478 </Td> <Td> + 1.69% </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> </Th> <Td> 4,748,372 </Td> <Td> + 1.23% </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> 2015 </Th> <Td> 5,026,128 </Td> <Td> + 1.09% </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td_colspan="3"> Source: National Statistics Office </Td> </Tr> </Table>

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