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Bacarra, Philippines
Ilocos · Philippines
Bacarra is a small city in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 9,636. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bacarra
Bacarra, officially the Municipality of Bacarra is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 32,734 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,636 |
| Population Density | 32 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.2529°, 120.6125° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Ilocos |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.4 inches (2,093 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bacarra
Bacarra is a small city in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 9,636. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Bacarra
Bacarra has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jun (29°C), the coldest is Jan (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2207 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 302.6 sq mi (783.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 32/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.2529°N, 120.6125°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1988 | NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 58 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 84 km |
| 1983 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 16 | 26 km |
| 1915 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
| 1627 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (116 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Camiguin de Babuyanes | Stratovolcano | 712 m (2,336 ft) | 1857 | 146 km |
| Cagua | Stratovolcano | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 1860 | 160 km |
| Babuyan Claro | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 1924 | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 11.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 16.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 19.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 13.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in |
Bacarra has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 82.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.7") and February the driest (0.4").
Schools in Bacarra
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangsirit Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilocos Norte National High School – Caaoacan Annex | - | - | - | - |
| Caaoacan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Casilian Primary School - Taguipuro Annex | - | - | - | - |
| Paninaan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Andrew Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Alipio N. Ignacio Memorial Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pasiocan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tambidao Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Apaleng-Libtong Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sabas-sagisi Memorial Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ganagan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| D.G. Rafales Memorial Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nambaran Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pulangi Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Parang Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| The Riverdeep Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Cadaratan National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Cadaratan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Casilian Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buyon Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Calioet Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pungto Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cabulalaan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| San Agustin Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bacarra Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bacarra Special Education Center | - | - | - | - |
| Bacarra National Comprehensive High School | - | - | - | - |
| Cabaruan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tubburan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Santo Cristo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bacarra Medical Center School of Midwifery | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Bacarra
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malacanang Ti Amianan | ||||
| Marcos Museum | ||||
| Marcos Museum | ||||
| Museo de Bacarra | ||||
| Museo Ilocos Norte | ||||
| TOID (A Museum of the Cordileras) |
Libraries in Bacarra
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMSU University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Social Hall & Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bacarra
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacarra Public Market & Food Terminal/Bagsakan Center | |||||
| Batac Public Market | |||||
| BuyPass Minimart | |||||
| EVER BAZAR & GROCERY | |||||
| Gingbie's Grocery | |||||
| Iodized Salt (road-side stores) | |||||
| Laoag City Public Market and Commercial Complex | |||||
| Market Place | |||||
| Old Bacarra Public Market | |||||
| Pasuquin Public Market | |||||
| San Nicolas Public Market | |||||
| Sarrat Public Market | |||||
| Solsona Public Market | |||||
| Vintar Public Market |
Hotels in Bacarra
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Bacarra
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bacarra
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bacarra
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bacarra
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bacarra
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bacarra
11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bacarra
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bacarra
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bacarra
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Laoag International Airport | LAO | Large Airport |
| Dibagat Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fuga Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jose Paredes Airbase | - | Small Airport |
| Mabag Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Taggat Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Vigan Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bacarra
7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bacarra Church | |
| Hosanna Bible Baptist Church (HOSANNABBC.org) | |
| Iglesia Filipina Independiente, Parish of St. Andrew | |
| Iglesia ni Cristo, Lokal ng Bacarra | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| United Church of Christ in the Philippines |
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What is the population of Bacarra?
Bacarra has a population of 9,636 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 302.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bacarra?
Bacarra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.4 inches.