Bacnotan, officially the Municipality of Bacnotan (; ), 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".
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.
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.
Barangays As of 2020, Bacnotan is politically subdivided into 47 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.
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 .
Demographics The household population of Bacnotan as of the 2024 Census of Population and Housing, was recorded at 45,203 people.
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.
Economy
Government 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.
Elected officials
+ Members of the Municipal Council(2019–2022) Position Name Congressman Pablo C. Ortega Mayor Francisco Angelito L. FontanillaVice-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.Bacnotan, PRA.gov.ph, Retrieved 17 March 2016 Fr. Bienvenido Nebres — longest-serving university president of Ateneo de Manila University
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External links
[ Philippine Standard Geographic Code] Philippine Census Information Local Governance Performance Management System