Bacnotan
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Bacnotan, officially the Municipality of Bacnotan (Template:Langx; Template:Langx), is a municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the ?, it has a population of people.
Etymology
The name Bacnotan may come from the word "bakunuttan", which means "to flog".[5][6]
History
Around 1571, the Spaniards occupied Ilokos Province. In February 2, 1818, the Real Cedula separated the region into two parts: Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur. Bacnotan is part of the Ilocos Sur around the time. Around 1846 to 1849, La Union was established, and that province included Bacnotan.[7][8]
Geography
The Municipality of Bacnotan is surrounded by Balaoan from the North, San Gabriel from the east, and San Juan from the south, and South China Sea from the west.[9]
Barangays
As of 2020, Bacnotan is politically subdivided into 47 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.[9]
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- Agtipal
- Arosip
- Bacqui
- Bacsil
- Bagutot
- Ballogo
- Baroro
- Bitalag
- Bulala
- Burayoc
- Bussaoit
- Cabaroan
- Cabarsican
- Cabugao
- Calautit
- Carcarmay
- Casiaman
- Galongen
- Guinabang
- Legleg
- Lisqueb
- Mabanengbeng 1st
- Mabanengbeng 2nd
- Maragayap
- Nagatiran
- Nagsaraboan
- Nagsimbaanan
- Nangalisan
- Narra
- Ortega
- Oya-oy
- Paagan
- Pandan
- Pang-pang
- Poblacion
- Quirino
- Raois
- Salincob
- San Martin
- Santa Cruz
- Santa Rita
- Sapilang
- Sayoan
- Sipulo
- Tammocalao
- Ubbog
- Zaragosa
Climate
The climate in Bacnotan is dry from November to May and wet from mid-May to October. The south-west monsoon brings an abundant rainfall experienced during the wet season. The relatively dry season is caused by the north-east monsoon passing over the Cordillera Mountain Range. Average temperature is 27.2 °C (81.0 °F).
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Demographics
The household population of Bacnotan as of the 2024 Census of Population and Housing, was recorded at 45,203 people.[11]
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Education
As of 2020-2021, in the public sector, there are 16 elementary schools, 1 public secondary school, and 1 public integrated school that offers K to 12 education. In the private sector, there are 2 private elementary schools and 1 private secondary school. There is 1 state university for higher education.[16]
Economy
Government
Local government
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Elected officials
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| Congressman | Pablo C. Ortega |
| Mayor | Francisco Angelito L. Fontanilla |
| Vice-Mayor | Divina C. Fontanilla |
| Councilors | Jane A. Gonzales |
| Edijer F. Valmonte | |
| Olga Jane C. Panelo | |
| Virgilio C. Antolin | |
| Franklin N. Almodovar | |
| Francisco H. Fontanilla Jr. | |
| Federico R. Corpuz | |
| Tomas Joaquin B. Ortega |
Notable personalities
Bacnotan has produced notable personalities in various endeavors. Some of them are as follows:
- Erlinda Fadera-Basilio — Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Philippines to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, Switzerland; first woman Vice President of the UN Human Rights Council. Currently Philippine ambassador to China, Mongolia and North Korea.[18]
- Fr. Bienvenido Nebres — longest-serving university president of Ateneo de Manila University[citation needed]
Gallery
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Bacnotan Public Market
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Town plaza
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Centennial Tree
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Town Proper
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Street view
References
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Municipality of Bacnotan". Provincial Government of La Union. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Bacnotan, La Union". Provincial Government of La Union. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Meimban, Adriel Obar (1997). La Union : the making of a province, 1850-1921. A.O. Meimban. ISBN 9789719183211.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."La Union History". Provincial Government of La Union. Retrieved 2026-03-30.
- ^ a b Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Luzon: Reg. I: Ilocos Region: La Union:". Philippine Tourism and Statistics. Retrieved 2026-03-31.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Bacnotan: Average Temperatures and Rainfall". Meteoblue. Retrieved 26 April 2020.
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- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Census of Population (2015). Highlights of the Philippine Population 2015 Census of Population. Philippine Statistics Authority. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Census of Population and Housing (2010). Population and Annual Growth Rates for The Philippines and Its Regions, Provinces, and Highly Urbanized Cities (PDF). National Statistics Office. Retrieved 29 June 2016.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Censuses of Population (1903–2007). Table 1. Population Enumerated in Various Censuses by Region: 1903 to 2007. National Statistics Office.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Masterlist of Schools" (PDF). Department of Education. January 15, 2021. Retrieved April 19, 2025.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."2019 National and Local Elections" (PDF). Commission on Elections. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
- ^ Bacnotan, PRA.gov.ph, Retrieved 17 March 2016
External links
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- Philippine Standard Geographic Code
- Philippine Census Information
- Local Governance Performance Management System
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