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Bacnotan, Philippines

Ilocos · Philippines

Bacnotan is a small town in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 3,142. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,142 Population 63/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
176.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Bacnotan

Bacnotan

Bacnotan, officially the Municipality of Bacnotan, is a municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 45,203 people.

People

Population3,142
Density63/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain176.0 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population3,142
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates16.7222°, 120.3525°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceIlocos
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation176.0 inches (4,469 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bacnotan

Bacnotan is a small town in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 3,142. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 176.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Bacnotan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 176.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above Philippines avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area50.1 sq mi (129.9 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates16.7222°N, 120.3525°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 176.0"
363% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

673 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 14, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 145 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 125 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 102 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 72 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 70 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 116 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 61 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 140 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 46 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 73 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 68 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 77 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 139 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 28 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 50 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 70 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 42 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 38 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 66 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

100 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 297 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 25 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 66 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 114 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 227 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 45 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 193 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 266 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 85 km
2023 Saola Category 4 271 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 266 km
2022 Noru Category 4 144 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 215 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 171 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 278 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 158 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 21 km
2016 Haima Category 4 164 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 76 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 145 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 125 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 104 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 174 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
March 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.2 in
May 83°F (28°C) 7.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 14.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 20.8 in
August 80°F (26°C) 23.0 in Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 15.0 in
October 80°F (26°C) 6.2 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in

Bacnotan has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 69°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (23.0") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Bacnotan

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Baroro Elementary School - - - -
Quirino Elementary School - - - -
Bacnotan Central Elementary School - - - -
Bacnotan National High School - - - -
Cabaroan Elementary School - - - -
Bitalag Integrated School - - - -
Nangalisan Elementary School - - - -
Guinabang Elementary School - - - -
Mabanengbeng Elementary School - - - -
Santa Cruz Elementary School - - - -
Lord of Zion Divine School - - - -
Saint Anthony Montessori - - - -
Galongen Elementary School - - - -
Paratong Elementary School - - - -
Holy Angels Montessori and Learning Center - - - -
Taboc Elementary School - - - -
Zaragosa Elementary School - - - -
Salincob Elementary School - - - -
Legleg Elementary School - - - -
Oya-oy Elementary School - - - -
Santo Rosario National High School - - - -
Santo Rosario Elementary School - - - -
Santa Rosa Elementary School - - - -
Carcarmay Elementary School - - - -
San Juan National High School - - - -
Stella Maris Academy - - - -
SJL Therapeutic Education and Management Learning Center - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bacnotan

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Baguio - MP3 96 kbps
Easy Rock La Union 106.7 FM hot ac, opm MP3 64 kbps
106.7 Hot FM Agoo hot ac, opm MP3 64 kbps
106.7 Easy Rock La Union classic rock, hot ac MP3 64 kbps
DZAG FM RP1 Agoo 97.1 music, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bacnotan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Union Science Centrum and Museum

Farmers Markets in Bacnotan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Balaoan Public Market
Bangar Public Market
Bitalag Market
Burgos Public Market
Covered Market Area
Luna Public Market
Naguilian Public Market
Sablan Public Market
San Fernando City Old Public Market
San Fernando City Public Market
San Juan Public Market
Sudipen Farmers Public Market
Tagudin Public Market
Velasco Rice Mill

Hotels in Bacnotan

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Auberge Petit Hotel
Awesome Hotel
Balai Norte
Final Option Resort
L.U. Travelers' Inn
Lark
Puerto de San Juan - Ext.
Round House Resort
Scenic View Tourist Inn

Restaurants in Bacnotan

13 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

3stan's Bulalohan
Bacnotan Longganisa
Casa Margerita
Denisia's Grill and Seafood Restaurant
Henhaw Restaurant
Lark
Mariel & Micah Eatery
New Society Food Center
Papa C's Sizzler
River Farm Seafood Restaurant
Riverfarm
Sackiaten Food Hauz
Teabucks Korean Grill Food Corner

Cafes in Bacnotan

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Coffee Grind

Veterinaries in Bacnotan

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elyu Veterinary Clinic
NEERVET Animal Clinic

Gas Stations in Bacnotan

15 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Centrum
Centrum Fuel
Centrum Fuel
Eurry Gas
Flying V
Flying V
Gazz
JRM Gas Station
PH #15736374
PH #477396988
REG
Shell
Shell
Total

Banks in Bacnotan

6 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GMBank
Rang-ay Bank
Rang-ay Bank
Rural Bank of Bacnotan
Smart Money Center
UCPB

Airports Near Bacnotan

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Loakan AirportBAGMedium Airport
San Fernando AirportSFEMedium Airport
Binalonan Airport-Small Airport
Lepanto Mines Airstrip-Small Airport
Lingayen Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bacnotan

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assembly of God Church - Paratong
Bacnotan United Pentecostal Church
Church of God
Cross Town Christian Community
Crusado Church
Harvest Fundamental Baptist Church
Haven Bible Baptist Church
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo - Lokal ng Bacnotan
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
New Sky Church
Philippine Independent Church
Saint Joseph the Worker Parish
St. John The Baptist Parish Church
St. Michael Parish Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
United Church of Christ in the Philippines
United Church of Christ in the Philippines

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
22 m (72 ft)
Area
76.6 km² (29.6 mi²)
Postal Code
2515
Website
bacnotan.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 About Philippines

Capital Manila
Population 106,651,922
Area 300,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,055,627,244
GDP per capita $3,804
HDI 0.710
Life expectancy 69.8 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency PHP (Peso)
Languages English, Filipino
Calling code +63
TLD .ph
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Philippines

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Apr 9 Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa
Jun 12 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Nov 30 Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko
Dec 30 Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Dec 31 Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bacnotan

What is the population of Bacnotan?

Bacnotan has a population of 3,142 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 50.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bacnotan?

Bacnotan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 176.0 inches.

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