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Also known as Municipality of Balaoan

Balaoan, officially the Municipality of Balaoan (; ), is a coastal municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.

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Etymology
History
Early history
Spanish Colonization
The Siete Mártires
Philippine Revolution
American Colonization
Japanese Occupation
Geography
Barangays
Climate
Demographics
Language
Economy
Festivities
Government
Local government
Elected officials
Education
Primary and elementary Schools
Secondary Schools
Notable personalities
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Balaoan, officially the Municipality of Balaoan (; ), is a coastal municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the , it has a population of people.

==Etymology== The name "Balaoan" is derived from the Iloco words bala, meaning "bullets," and aoan or awan, meaning "none" or "no more." Historical records show that the town's name has also been spelled as "Balauan" or "Balaoang" in earlier times. One account attributes the name to the bravery of early Ilocano settlers who defended their territory against invaders armed with superior weaponry. When their supply of ammunition was exhausted, they continued to fight with bolos and bare hands, shouting “Bala! Aoan!” (“Bullets! No more!”). This act of resilience is believed to have inspired the town's name.