BACNOTAN
Bacnotan is a coastal municipality in the province of La Union. It is known for its beekeeping industry. It is the home to the Don Mariano Marcos State University. The municipality is also known to house the cement industry particularly the Holcim Cement Inc., the leader in the cement industry in North Luzon.
Surfers have discovered the surfable break beside the Holcim Cement Factory. Although, no resorts yet and ground area is inconsistent, surfing students have been spotted to learn surfing in this area.
Municipality Profile
Income Class: First Class Municipality
Land Area: 7,655 has. /76.5477 sq. kms.
Population: 42,078
Barangays: 47
Demographic
Population: 42,078
Growth Rate:
Population Density: 550/km2 (1,400/sq. mi)
Major Languages/Dialects: Ilocano & Tagalog
Religion: Roman Catholic
Development Finance
Revenue: Php : 170,043,937.75 million
Expenditure: Php 137,748,912.83 million
Financial Institutions: 27
Development Security
Crime Rate:37.67
One Town Own Product (OTOP)