Bacnotan, Province of La Union
| Type | municipality |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | La Union |
| Barangay count | 47 |
| Postal code | 2515 |
| Coastal/Landlocked | coastal |
| Marine waterbodies | South China Sea |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Area (2013) | 78.18 km2 (30.19 sq mi) |
| Population (2020) | 44,388 |
| Density (2020) | 568 / km2 (1,470 / sq mi) |
| Coordinates | 16° 43' North, 120° 21' East (16.7218, 120.3497) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 9.1 meters (29.9 feet) |
Bacnotan is a coastal municipality in the province of La Union.
The municipality has a land area of 78.18 square kilometers or 30.19 square miles which constitutes 5.21% of La Union's total area. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 44,388. This represented 5.40% of the total population of La Union province, or 0.84% of the overall population of the Ilocos Region. Based on these figures, the population density is computed at 568 inhabitants per square kilometer or 1,470 inhabitants per square mile.
Barangays
Bacnotan has 47 barangays as shown in the following table.
Demographic profile of barangays
| Barangay | Population percentage (2020) | Population (2020) | Population (2015) | Change (2015‑2020) | Annual Population Growth Rate (2015‑2020) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agtipal | 1.29% | 572 | 555 | 3.06% | 0.64% |
| Arosip | 1.42% | 629 | 588 | 6.97% | 1.43% |
| Bacqui | 1.21% | 536 | 532 | 0.75% | 0.16% |
| Bacsil | 2.02% | 895 | 785 | 14.01% | 2.80% |
| Bagutot | 0.59% | 261 | 243 | 7.41% | 1.52% |
| Ballogo | 2.07% | 918 | 942 | -2.55% | -0.54% |
| Baroro | 6.59% | 2,926 | 2,731 | 7.14% | 1.46% |
| Bitalag | 3.62% | 1,606 | 1,596 | 0.63% | 0.13% |
| Bulala | 2.97% | 1,317 | 1,268 | 3.86% | 0.80% |
| Burayoc | 0.88% | 390 | 432 | -9.72% | -2.13% |
| Bussaoit | 1.39% | 619 | 583 | 6.17% | 1.27% |
| Cabaroan | 4.62% | 2,051 | 1,914 | 7.16% | 1.47% |
| Cabarsican | 3.15% | 1,398 | 1,171 | 19.39% | 3.80% |
| Cabugao | 1.16% | 516 | 427 | 20.84% | 4.07% |
| Calautit | 1.65% | 733 | 720 | 1.81% | 0.38% |
| Carcarmay | 1.35% | 598 | 560 | 6.79% | 1.39% |
| Casiaman | 2.12% | 941 | 869 | 8.29% | 1.69% |
| Galongen | 2.61% | 1,157 | 1,037 | 11.57% | 2.33% |
| Guinabang | 2.27% | 1,008 | 979 | 2.96% | 0.62% |
| Legleg | 1.30% | 578 | 553 | 4.52% | 0.94% |
| Lisqueb | 2.09% | 926 | 816 | 13.48% | 2.70% |
| Mabanengbeng 1st | 0.75% | 332 | 351 | -5.41% | -1.16% |
| Mabanengbeng 2nd | 0.84% | 374 | 341 | 9.68% | 1.96% |
| Maragayap | 1.13% | 501 | 546 | -8.24% | -1.79% |
| Nagatiran | 1.69% | 748 | 676 | 10.65% | 2.15% |
| Nagsaraboan | 2.50% | 1,109 | 1,092 | 1.56% | 0.33% |
| Nagsimbaanan | 1.62% | 719 | 705 | 1.99% | 0.41% |
| Nangalisan | 1.75% | 778 | 814 | -4.42% | -0.95% |
| Narra | 3.00% | 1,331 | 1,211 | 9.91% | 2.01% |
| Ortega | 2.24% | 994 | 917 | 8.40% | 1.71% |
| Oya-oy | 1.26% | 561 | 522 | 7.47% | 1.53% |
| Paagan | 1.49% | 660 | 572 | 15.38% | 3.06% |
| Pandan | 2.78% | 1,233 | 1,166 | 5.75% | 1.18% |
| Pang-pang | 0.65% | 290 | 197 | 47.21% | 8.48% |
| Poblacion | 8.16% | 3,620 | 3,549 | 2.00% | 0.42% |
| Quirino | 2.43% | 1,077 | 1,080 | -0.28% | -0.06% |
| Raois | 2.52% | 1,118 | 894 | 25.06% | 4.82% |
| Salincob | 1.09% | 485 | 561 | -13.55% | -3.02% |
| San Martin | 2.12% | 940 | 810 | 16.05% | 3.18% |
| Santa Cruz | 2.93% | 1,300 | 1,247 | 4.25% | 0.88% |
| Santa Rita | 1.56% | 693 | 648 | 6.94% | 1.42% |
| Sapilang | 1.72% | 764 | 940 | -18.72% | -4.27% |
| Sayoan | 0.98% | 434 | 403 | 7.69% | 1.57% |
| Sipulo | 2.38% | 1,056 | 1,042 | 1.34% | 0.28% |
| Tammocalao | 3.27% | 1,450 | 1,368 | 5.99% | 1.23% |
| Ubbog | 1.34% | 596 | 579 | 2.94% | 0.61% |
| Zaragosa | 1.46% | 650 | 546 | 19.05% | 3.74% |
| Bacnotan Total | 44,388 | 42,078 | 5.49% | 1.13% | |
Economy
The annual regular revenue of Bacnotan for the fiscal year of 2016 was ₱215,965,331.87.
details
| Fiscal Year | Annual Regular Income | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 81,097,133.65 | – |
| 2010 | 115,939,505.25 | 42.96% |
| 2011 | 111,476,253.19 | -3.85% |
| 2012 | 99,295,145.82 | -10.93% |
| 2013 | 114,167,983.18 | 14.98% |
| 2014 | 117,874,689.74 | 3.25% |
| 2015 | 160,642,509.71 | 36.28% |
| 2016 | 215,965,331.87 | 34.44% |
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Demographics
Households
The household population of Bacnotan in the 2015 Census was 41,954 broken down into 9,963 households or an average of 4.21 members per household.
details
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29,562 | 5,726 | 5.16 | |
| 32,608 | 6,542 | 4.98 | |
| 35,419 | 7,183 | 4.93 | |
| 38,737 | 8,564 | 4.52 | |
| 40,268 | 9,235 | 4.36 | |
| 41,954 | 9,963 | 4.21 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Bacnotan is 10 to 14, with 3,784 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 75 to 79, with 627 individuals.
details
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 698 | 1.66% |
| 1 to 4 | 2,970 | 7.06% |
| 5 to 9 | 3,670 | 8.72% |
| 10 to 14 | 3,784 | 8.99% |
| 15 to 19 | 3,734 | 8.87% |
| 20 to 24 | 3,774 | 8.97% |
| 25 to 29 | 3,363 | 7.99% |
| 30 to 34 | 3,207 | 7.62% |
| 35 to 39 | 2,948 | 7.01% |
| 40 to 44 | 2,584 | 6.14% |
| 45 to 49 | 2,610 | 6.20% |
| 50 to 54 | 2,283 | 5.43% |
| 55 to 59 | 1,880 | 4.47% |
| 60 to 64 | 1,467 | 3.49% |
| 65 to 69 | 1,093 | 2.60% |
| 70 to 74 | 747 | 1.78% |
| 75 to 79 | 627 | 1.49% |
| 80 and over | 639 | 1.52% |
| Total | 42,078 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Bacnotan grew from 8,883 in 1903 to 44,388 in 2020, an increase of 35,505 people over the course of 117 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive growth rate of 1.13%, or an increase of 2,310 people, from the previous population of 42,078 in 2015.
details
| Census date | Population | Growth rate |
|---|---|---|
| 8,883 | – | |
| 11,619 | 1.71% | |
| 11,678 | 0.03% | |
| 13,793 | 1.72% | |
| 15,859 | 1.23% | |
| 21,031 | 2.80% | |
| 23,126 | 1.92% | |
| 24,800 | 1.41% | |
| 29,568 | 1.77% | |
| 32,634 | 1.87% | |
| 35,419 | 1.77% | |
| 38,743 | 1.24% | |
| 40,307 | 1.45% | |
| 42,078 | 0.82% | |
| 44,388 | 1.13% |
The total number of registered voters or electorate in Bacnotan for the year 2019 was 27,244, broken down into 13,221 males and 14,023 females.
Location
The municipal center of Bacnotan is situated at approximately 16° 43' North, 120° 21' East, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 9.1 meters or 29.9 feet above mean sea level.
Distances
Based on the great-circle distance (the shortest distance between two points over the surface of the Earth), the cities closest to Bacnotan are San Fernando, La Union, Baguio, Candon, Ilocos Sur, Alaminos, Pangasinan, Dagupan, Pangasinan, and Urdaneta, Pangasinan. The nearest municipalities are San Juan, La Union, San Gabriel, La Union, Balaoan, La Union, Santol, La Union, Luna, La Union, and Bagulin, La Union. Its distance from the national capital is 245.32 kilometers (152.43 miles). The following list delineates such distance measurements.
great-circle distance
Nearest towns
- San Juan, La Union, 5.87 kilometers (3.65 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S13°W)
- San Gabriel, La Union, 7.60 kilometers (4.72 miles) to the Southeast (S46°E)
- Balaoan, La Union, 12.40 kilometers (7.70 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N27°E)
- Santol, La Union, 13.01 kilometers (8.08 miles) to the East‑Northeast (N64°E)
- Luna, La Union, 14.78 kilometers (9.18 miles) to the North (N11°E)
- Bagulin, La Union, 15.72 kilometers (9.77 miles) to the Southeast (S36°E)
Nearest cities
- San Fernando, La Union, 12.16 kilometers (7.55 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S17°W)
- Baguio, 43.03 kilometers (26.74 miles) to the Southeast (S37°E)
- Candon, Ilocos Sur, 52.80 kilometers (32.81 miles) to the North‑Northeast (N11°E)
- Alaminos, Pangasinan, 73.95 kilometers (45.95 miles) to the South‑Southwest (S32°W)
- Dagupan, Pangasinan, 75.19 kilometers (46.72 miles) to the South (S1°W)
- Urdaneta, Pangasinan, 85.81 kilometers (53.32 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
Distance from Manila: 245.32 kilometers (152.43 miles) to the South‑Southeast (S16°E)
Notes
- Unless otherwise specified, population count (excluding percentages), household data, and land area figures are derived from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Data on registered voters is from the Commission on Elections.
- Data on annual regular income is from the Bureau of Local Government Finance, Department of Finance
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.