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Balaoan, Philippines

Ilocos · Philippines

Balaoan is a small town in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 2,928. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

2,928 Population 24/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
92.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Balaoan

Balaoan

Balaoan, officially the Municipality of Balaoan, is a coastal municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 40,440 people.

People

Population2,928
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain92.7 in/yr
Sunny Days209/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population2,928
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates16.8219°, 120.4045°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceIlocos
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation92.7 inches (2,354 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Balaoan

Balaoan is a small town in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 2,928. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Balaoan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 209 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 92.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days209 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area120.1 sq mi (311.1 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates16.8219°N, 120.4045°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.7"
144% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.95"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

663 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jul 14, 2025.

Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 137 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 89 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 71 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 58 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 127 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 63 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 54 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 75 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 67 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 60 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 127 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 72 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 16 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 59 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 65 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 49 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 73 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 46 km
Nov 15, 2000 65 km WSW of Fuerte, Philippines M5.5 88 km
Feb 6, 2019 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines M5.5 110 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 5 285 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 38 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 56 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 126 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 216 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 48 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 183 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 266 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 77 km
2023 Saola Category 4 266 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 254 km
2022 Noru Category 4 157 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 205 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 182 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 267 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 146 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 33 km
2016 Haima Category 4 152 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 88 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 137 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 92 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 184 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°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 80°F (27°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

Balaoan has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°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 Balaoan

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Patpata Elementary School
Cabalitocan Elementary School
Balaoan Central Elementary School
Ortega Elementary School
Balaoan National High School
Nagsabaran Sur Elementary School
Pantar Sur Elementary School
Bulbulala Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Balaoan

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Baguio MP3 96 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 Balaoan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
La Union Science Centrum and Museum

Farmers Markets in Balaoan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Balaoan Public Market
Bangar Public Market
Bitalag Market
Covered Market Area
Lomon Public Market Building 1 and 2
Lomon Public Market Building 3
Luna Public Market
Public Market 1
San Fernando City Old Public Market
San Fernando City Public Market
San Juan Public Market
Sudipen Farmers Public Market
Tagudin Public Market

Hotels in Balaoan

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Navi

Restaurants in Balaoan

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Navi
Ilonggo Ilocano Restaurant

Gas Stations in Balaoan

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

2C98 Gas Station
Balaoan Petrol Station
Centrum
Centrum Fuel
Centrum Fuel
Seaoil
Shell

Banks in Balaoan

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Producers Bank
Rang-ay Bank

Airports Near Balaoan

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Loakan AirportBAGMedium Airport
San Fernando AirportSFEMedium Airport
Lepanto Mines AirstripSmall Airport
Vigan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balaoan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo
San Nicolas Parish Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
47 m (154 ft)
Area
68.7 km² (26.5 mi²)
Founded
1704
Postal Code
2517
Website
balaoan.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 Balaoan

What is the population of Balaoan?

Balaoan has a population of 2,928 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 120.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Balaoan?

Balaoan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 92.7 inches.

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