Bacnotan, officially the Municipality of Bacnotan (Ilocano: Ili ti Bacnotan; Filipino: Bayan ng Bacnotan), is a municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 45,203 people.
Etymology
The name Bacnotan may come from the word "bakunuttan", which means "to flog".[5][6]
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.[7][8]
As of 2020, Bacnotan is politically subdivided into 47 barangays. Each barangay consists of puroks and some have sitios.[9]
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 27.2°C (81.0°F).
Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - North La Union Campus
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.[17]
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.[citation needed]
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.[27]
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