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Alacaygan, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Alacaygan is a small town in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,598. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2,598 Population 10/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
92.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Alacaygan

Alacaygan

Victorias, officially the City of Victorias, is a component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 90,290 people.

People

Population2,598
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain92.4 in/yr
Sunny Days168/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population2,598
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates10.8401°, 123.0583°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation92.4 inches (2,347 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Alacaygan

Alacaygan is a small town in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 2,598. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Alacaygan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 92.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area265.7 sq mi (688.1 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates10.8401°N, 123.0583°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.4"
143% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

251 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 21, 2025.

Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 95 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 106 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 113 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 115 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 135 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 85 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 91 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 102 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 56 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 95 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 126 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 133 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 138 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 150 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 82 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 110 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 77 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km N of Nahawan, Philippines M5.3 143 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km SSE of Clarin, Philippines M5.3 148 km
Oct 16, 2013 11 km WNW of Doljo, Philippines M5.2 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 31 km
2021 Rai Category 4 86 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 204 km
2020 Molave Category 1 269 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 253 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 103 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 298 km
2015 Melor Category 4 223 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 286 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 189 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 80 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 182 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 107 km
2006 Durian Category 4 291 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 266 km
2006 Utor Category 3 110 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 215 km
2005 Roke Category 1 81 km
2004 Muifa Category 1 270 km
1998 Faith Category 1 135 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 95 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 91 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 20 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 30 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 48 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 177 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 178 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 6.6 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 6.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.2 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 11.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in

Alacaygan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.2") and March the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Alacaygan

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Victorias City Farm School
P.A. Cuaycong Elementary School
Amanda Elementary School
Victorias National High School – Gaston Extension
Don Jose Gaston Elementary School
J. L. Suarez Elementary School
Alacaygan Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Alacaygan

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bombo Radyo Iloilo news AAC
Love Radio Bacolod MP3 64 kbps
105.9 Wild FM hot ac, opm AAC+ 24 kbps
DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz gospel AAC 64 kbps
Star FM Bacolod MP3
Radyo Natin Madridejos cebu, filipino AAC 64 kbps
Love Radio Iloilo MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Alacaygan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Angel Araneta Ledesma House
Balay Negrense Museum
Balay ni Tana Dikang
Benita Jara House
Casa Grande (General Aniceto Lacson Ancestral House)
Dizon-Ramos Museum
Don Bernardino Jalandoni Museum
Lizares Mansion
Manuel Severino Hofileña House
Museo de La Salle
Pope John Paul II Tower
The Negros Museum
Vintage Glasses Museum

Libraries in Alacaygan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bacolod City Public Library0.0
DLNHS Library0.0
DLNHS Library0.0
Fray Luis de Leon Library0.0
NOHS Library0.0
NOHS Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Alacaygan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bacold City North Public Market
Bacolod Public Market
Banate Public Market
Barotac Viejo Public Market
Cadiz City Public Market
Enrique B. Magalona Public Market
Granada Market
Handumanan Market
Handumanan Market
Handumanan Market
Handumanan Public Market
Handumanan Public Market
Handumanan Public Market
Lechonan Country
Libertad Public Market
Monteista Public Market
Monteista Public Market
Monteista Public Market
Murcia Tinabu-ay Market
Negros Farmers' Weekend Market
Negros Farmers' Weekend Market
Negros Farmers' Weekend Market
Negros First Food Terminal
Organic Village
Organic Village
Organic Village
Satellite Market
Satellite Market
Satellite Market
Silay Public Market
Sum-ag Public Market
Talisay Public Market
Tangub Talipapa
Victorias Commercial Center (VCC)
Villamonte Public Market

Stadiums & Teams in Alacaygan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Alacaygan

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Iloilo International AirportILOLarge Airport
Bantayan AirportSmall Airport
Guimaras AirportSmall Airport
Inampologan Island Private AirstripSmall Airport
Refugio AirstripSmall Airport
Sicogon AirstripICOSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Alacaygan

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Anglo Eye Center
M3 Dialysis Center Nord Hub
M3 Dialysis Center, Tindalo Branch
Medical Plaza
Negros First Provincial Blood Bank
Una Konsulta

Churches & Religious Organizations in Alacaygan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
INC alacaygan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
166 m (545 ft)
Area
133.9 km² (51.7 mi²)
Founded
1906
Postal Code
6119
Website
victoriascity.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 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 Alacaygan

What is the population of Alacaygan?

Alacaygan has a population of 2,598 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 265.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alacaygan?

Alacaygan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.4 inches.

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