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Alfonso Castañeda, Philippines

Cagayan Valley · Philippines

Alfonso Castañeda is a small city in Cagayan Valley, Philippines with a population of 8,539. Elevation: 1,040 ft (317 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

8,539 Population 59/sq mi density
1,040 ft Elevation 317 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
87.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Alfonso Castañeda

Alfonso Castañeda

Alfonso Castañeda, officially the Municipality of Alfonso Castañeda, is a municipality in the province of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 8,933 people.

People

Population8,539
Density59/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain87.8 in/yr
Sunny Days177/yr
Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Population8,539
Population Density59 / sq mi
Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Coordinates15.8006°, 121.3054°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCagayan Valley
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation87.8 inches (2,230 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Alfonso Castañeda

Alfonso Castañeda is a small city in Philippines (Cagayan Valley) with a population of 8,539. The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet (317 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Alfonso Castañeda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,040 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Philippines avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days177 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,040 ft (317 m)
Area144.9 sq mi (375.4 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates15.8006°N, 121.3054°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.8"
131% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.97"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

573 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 20 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 85 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 127 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 86 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 103 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 76 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 78 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 143 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 106 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 100 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 116 km
Apr 9, 1993 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines M5.6 128 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 103 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 90 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 127 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 85 km
Sep 4, 1991 14 km S of Santa Juliana, Philippines M5.5 117 km
Jun 16, 1991 2 km SE of Manibaug Pasig, Philippines M5.5 111 km
May 2, 1996 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines M5.5 84 km
Feb 6, 2019 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines M5.5 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 63 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 113 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 196 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 234 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 33 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 132 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 98 km
2023 Saola Category 4 192 km
2022 Noru Category 4 68 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 212 km
2021 Conson Category 1 259 km
2020 Goni Category 4 214 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 78 km
2020 Molave Category 2 294 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 291 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 245 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 105 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 243 km
2016 Haima Category 4 222 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 54 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 43 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 20 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 123 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 146 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 90 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 127 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 154 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 155 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 167 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 170 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 187 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 3.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 11.6 in
August 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in
September 78°F (26°C) 12.0 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 11.3 in
November 76°F (24°C) 8.2 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in

Alfonso Castañeda has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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Colleges & Universities in Alfonso Castañeda

Institution Type Founded Website
Asia Pacific International College College
Aurora Polytechnic College College
Aurora State College of Science and Technology College
Aurora State College of Technology - Bazal Campus College
Lyceum of the East - Aurora College
Mount Carmel College Baler College
UP Manila School of Health Sciences - Baler Campus University
Wesleyan University - Philippines University

Schools in Alfonso Castañeda

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Decoliat Elementary School
Cadaclan Integrated School
Cadaclan Integrated School
Cadaclan Elementary School
Alfonso Castañeda Central School Annex
Marikit East Elementary School
Abuyo Elementary School
Abuyo National High School
Galintuja Elementary School
San Juan Elementary School
Balintugon Elementary School
Dimotol Elementary School
Dianawan National High School
Villa Aurora National High School
Marikit Integrated School
Galintuja Elementary School
Canili Area National High School
Alfonso Castañeda Central School
Alfonso Castañeda National High School
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Radio Stations near Alfonso Castañeda

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Natin Baler AAC 64 kbps

Libraries in Alfonso Castañeda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
E-Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Alfonso Castañeda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alfonso Castaneda Public Market
Bongabon Public Market
Carranglan Public Market
Carranglan Public Market
Maria Aurora Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Rizal Public Market

Restaurants in Alfonso Castañeda

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant

Clinics in Alfonso Castañeda

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Health Center

Gas Stations in Alfonso Castañeda

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petron

Airports Near Alfonso Castañeda

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clark International Airport / Clark Air BaseCRKLarge Airport
Dr. Juan C. Angara AirportBQAMedium Airport
Loakan AirportBAGMedium Airport
Bamban AirfieldSmall Airport
Binalonan AirportSmall Airport
Bitulok AirstripSmall Airport
Carmen (Rosales) AirstripSmall Airport
Cojuangco AirstripSmall Airport
Fort Magsaysay AirportSmall Airport
Ibonan AirstripSmall Airport
Nampicuan AirstripSmall Airport
Omni Aviation Company (OAC) AirstripSmall Airport
PAL Aviation and Omni RunwaySmall Airport
Pinili AirstripSmall Airport
Woodland AirparkSmall Airport
Woodland AirparkSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
430 m (1,411 ft)
Area
375.4 km² (144.9 mi²)
Postal Code
3714

🇵🇭 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 Alfonso Castañeda

What is the population of Alfonso Castañeda?

Alfonso Castañeda has a population of 8,539 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 144.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alfonso Castañeda?

Alfonso Castañeda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 177 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.8 inches.

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