Bacnotan
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Bacnotan, officially the Municipality of Bacnotan (Ilocano: Ili ti Bacnotan; Filipino: Bayan ng Bacnotan), is a municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 45,203 people.
Bacnotan, officially the Municipality of Bacnotan (Ilocano: Ili ti Bacnotan; Filipino: Bayan ng Bacnotan), is a municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 45,203 people.[1]
Etymology
The name Bacnotan may come from the word "bakunuttan", which means "to flog".[1]
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.[1]
Geography
The Municipality of Bacnotan is surrounded by Balaoan from the North, San Gabriel from the east, and San Juan from the south, and West Philippine Sea from the west.[1]
Barangays
As of 2020, Bacnotan is politically subdivided into 47 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.[1]
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.[1]
Demographics
The household population of Bacnotan as of the 2024 Census of Population and Housing, was recorded at 45,203 people.[1]
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.[1]
Local government
Bacnotan, belonging to the first congressional district of the province of La Union, is governed by a mayor designated as its local chief executive and by a municipal council as its legislative body in accordance with the Local Government Code. The mayor, vice mayor, and the councilors are elected directly by the people through an election which is being held every three years.[1]
Notable personalities
Bacnotan has produced notable personalities in various endeavors. Some of them are as follows:[1]
Location
Bacnotan is based in Ilocos Region, La Union, Bacnotan.[2]
Online presence
Bacnotan works in local government and places. Its website is bacnotan.gov.ph.[2]
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See also
References
- ↑ a b c d e f g h i j “Bacnotan”. Wikipedia. Text adapted from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. Rewrite it in your own words where you can. Encyclopedia Retrieved 2026-11-10
- ↑ a b “Bacnotan listing”. Jii Saaduddin, 2026. Facts from this site's own website record. Check them against the organization's own pages. Organization Retrieved 2026-11-10
Further reading
- “www.pra.gov.ph / main/news/318”. pra.gov.ph. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Government Retrieved 2026-11-10
- “www.bacnotan.gov.ph”. bacnotan.gov.ph. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Government Retrieved 2026-11-10
- “psa.gov.ph / classification/psgc”. psa.gov.ph. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Government Retrieved 2026-11-10
- “www.meteoblue.com / en/weather/historyclimate/climatemodelled/bacnotan_philippines_1729594”. meteoblue.com. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Web page Retrieved 2026-11-10
- “www.psa.gov.ph / sites/default/files/_POPCEN%20Report%20No.%203.pdf”. psa.gov.ph. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Government Retrieved 2026-11-10
- “psa.gov.ph / content/poverty-incidence-pi”. psa.gov.ph. Link found on the Wikipedia page. Open it, check it and fix this title before relying on it. Government Retrieved 2026-11-10
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