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Bauang, Philippines

Ilocos · Philippines

Bauang is a mid-size city in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 77,670. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

77,670 Population 735/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
176.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Bauang

Bauang

Bauang, officially the Municipality of Bauang, is a municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 77,670 people.

People

Population77,670
Density735/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain176.0 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population77,670
Population Density735 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates16.5308°, 120.3331°
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 Bauang

Bauang is a mid-size city in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 77,670. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 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.

Climate in Bauang

Bauang has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is Apr (20.6°C), the coldest is Jan (17.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 3664 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.9°C / 64°F 12.8° / 23° 26.3
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 13.3° / 23.9° 26.4
Mar 19.6°C / 67°F 14.6° / 24.7° 56.9
Apr 20.6°C / 69°F 15.8° / 25.3° 97.6
May 20.5°C / 69°F 16.4° / 24.7° 335.0
Jun 20.1°C / 68°F 16.5° / 23.7° 399.3
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 16.1° / 22.7° 739.6
Aug 19°C / 66°F 16.1° / 22° 876.8
Sep 19.5°C / 67°F 16° / 23° 549.0
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 15.5° / 23.2° 415.7
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 15.1° / 23.8° 103.9
Dec 18.8°C / 66°F 14.2° / 23.5° 37.6
Bauang 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 43 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

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area105.7 sq mi (273.8 km²)
Population Density735/sq mi
Coordinates16.5308°N, 120.3331°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 176.0"
363% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 25.24"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

699 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.2 on May 31, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 130 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 106 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 122 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 69 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 87 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 103 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 55 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 122 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 133 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 29 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 67 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 88 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 49 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 64 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 137 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 91 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 30 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 18 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 72 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 5 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 80 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 101 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 242 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 39 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 213 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 258 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 97 km
2023 Saola Category 4 274 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 287 km
2022 Noru Category 4 124 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 226 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 151 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 295 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 179 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 16 km
2016 Haima Category 4 185 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 59 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 1 282 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 228 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 2,412 130 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 106 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (120 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 120 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 154 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 156 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 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
April 84°F (29°C) 0.9 in
May 84°F (29°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 14.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 22.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 25.2 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 15.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.5 in

Bauang has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 94.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (25.2") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Bauang

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
La Union Colleges of Science and Technology - - - -
Parian Este Elementary School - - - -
Pugo Elementary School - - - -
Bigbiga Elementary School - - - -
Boy-utan Elementary School - - - -
Bauang North Central School - - - -
San Agustin Elementary School - - - -
Saints Peter & Paul Learning Center - - - -
Quinavite Elementary School - - - -
Eulogio Clarence M. de Guzman, Jr. Memorial National Vocational High School - - - -
Acao Elementary School - - - -
Baccuit National High School - - - -
Baccuit Elementary School - - - -
Sacred Heart School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bauang

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
98.3 Love Radio Dagupan pop MP3 64 kbps
Easy Rock Baguio - MP3 96 kbps
Yes The Best Dagupan - MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Iba filipino, music AAC 64 kbps
GV 99.1 hot adult contemporary MP3
Star FM Dagupan - AAC
Love Radio Dagupan - MP3 64 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 Bauang

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arko Ni Apo Art Gallery
BenCab Museum
Clinton Museum
La Union Science Centrum and Museum
Museo Iloko

Libraries in Bauang

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dr. Eufranio Chan Eriguel Congressional E-Library0.0
Library Hub0.0

Farmers Markets in Bauang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aringay Public Market
Burgos Public Market
Caba Municipal Market
Covered Market Area
Fruits and vegetables street market
Fruits and vegetables street market
Hyperbola General Merchandise
Hyperbola General Merchandise
Irisan Roadside Market
Naguilian Public Market
Pugo Public Market
Pugo Public Market
Sablan Public Market
San Carlos Heights Satellite Market
San Carlos Heights Satellite Market
San Fernando City Old Public Market
San Fernando City Public Market
San Juan Public Market
Tubao Public Market
Velasco Rice Mill

Hotels in Bauang

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blu Water Beach Resort
Marand Resort and Spa

Restaurants in Bauang

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dreams Bulalohan and Eatery
Gem's Empanada
Gerry's Grill Restaurant
Hen Haw Restaurant
Kalutan Ihaw-ihaw
Nice View Eatery & Fastfood
Oyogi Korean Resto

Dentists in Bauang

2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Galleta-Callejo Dental Clinic
Rimpillo Dental Clinic

Gas Stations in Bauang

11 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Centrum Fuel
Centrum Fuel
Charbell Gasoline Station
Pearl
Pearl
Petron
Petron
Phoenix
Phoenix
Shell
Shell

Banks in Bauang

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BanKo
BDO Network Bank
Landbank
Metrobank - Bauang
Rural Bank of Bauang
Rural Bank of Bauang, Inc.
Summit Bank

Breweries in Bauang

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Baguio Craft Brewery
Baguio Craft Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Bauang

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bauang

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Loakan AirportBAGMedium Airport
San Fernando AirportSFEMedium Airport
Binalonan Airport-Small Airport
Carmen (Rosales) Airstrip-Small Airport
Hermana Mayor Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Lepanto Mines Airstrip-Small Airport
Lingayen Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Bauang

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Serenity in the Steps

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bauang

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Ni Cristo
Saints Peter & Paul Parish Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
United Church of Christ in the Philippines
United Church of Christ in the Philippines - Bauang La Union

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
41 m (135 ft)
Area
73.2 km² (28.2 mi²)
Founded
1590
Postal Code
2501
Website
bauangtgis.gov.ph/

Things to See Near Bauang

13 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (3)
  • • San Juan Beach
  • • Thunderbird
  • • Urbiztondo Beach
🗼 Lighthouses (2)
  • • San Fernando Point Lighthouse
  • • San Fernando Range Rear Lighthouse
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Mountainous Area
🏛️ Ruins (2)
  • • Baluarte Carlatan
  • • Pindangan Ruins
🎢 Theme Parks (1)
  • • Caba Plaza
🌄 Viewpoints (4)
  • • Acao Viewdeck
  • • Boardwalk
  • • Filipino-Chinese Friendship Pagoda
  • • Region I Satellite Warehouses

🇵🇭 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 Bauang

What is the population of Bauang?

Bauang has a population of 77,670 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 735 people per square mile, spread across 105.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bauang?

Bauang 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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