Hosting regional offices of national government agencies, the City of San Fernando serves as the regional and administrative capital of Region 1. The City is also home to a state university and some prominent medical institutions, serving clients, not only from the city but also from neighboring municipalities. As of 2016, the City has a projected day time population of 179,095 people and drops to about 129,095 after office hours.

Hence, it is a transient city that caters to a working and student population, together with passing travelers, that commutes to and from nearby municipalities and provinces. Furthermore, urban services, trade, commerce, and agriculture continue to be the primary drivers of the City’s economy. As such, it is imperative for the City Government of San Fernando to formulate socio-economic and development plans that would ensure safety and security of its constituents through the preparation of various types of land use map to have a larger perspective on planning for the overall development of the City.