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Argao, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Argao is a small city in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 6,108. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,108 Population 102/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
122.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Argao

Argao

Argao, officially the Municipality of Argao, is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 78,111 people.

People

Population6,108
Density102/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain122.2 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population6,108
Population Density102 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates9.8794°, 123.5956°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation122.2 inches (3,103 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Argao

Argao is a small city in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 6,108. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 122.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Argao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 122.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above Philippines avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area59.8 sq mi (155.0 km²)
Population Density102/sq mi
Coordinates9.8794°N, 123.5956°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.2"
222% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.86"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

437 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 57 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 121 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 45 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 114 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 55 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 68 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 103 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 57 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 14 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 124 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 47 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 73 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 86 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 144 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 107 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 119 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 40 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 54 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km N of Nahawan, Philippines M5.3 52 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 17 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 91 km
2021 Rai Category 4 41 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 287 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 199 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 252 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 147 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 103 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 203 km
2006 Utor Category 3 202 km
2005 Roke Category 1 116 km
1998 Faith Category 1 236 km
1995 Zack Category 2 102 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 278 km
1994 Axel Category 2 171 km
1994 Owen Category 1 67 km
1993 Manny Category 3 292 km
1993 Nell Category 1 81 km
1990 Mike Category 4 82 km
1988 Skip Category 4 206 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 245 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 45 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 78 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 84 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 94 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 107 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 140 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 180 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.9 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 7.1 in

Argao has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 70.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.9") and April the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Argao

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Christian Learning Center of Argao, Cebu - - - -
Saint Michael School - - - -
Argao I Central Elementary School - - - -
Langtad Elementary School - - - -
Argao National High School - - - -
Canbanua Elementary School - - - -
Talaytay Elementary School - - - -
Jomgao Elementary School - - - -
Tulic Elementary School - - - -
Academia de San Lorenzo Ruiz Protomartir - - - -
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Radio Stations near Argao

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Cebu - MP3 128 kbps
Star FM 95.5 Cebu music, news MP3
Yes The Best Cebu - MP3 64 kbps
All Radio 97.1 Cebu music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
DYAB One Radyo 1512 AM news, talk AAC 463 kbps
Radyo Natin Pinamungajan - AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Argao - AAC 64 kbps
Radio Disney Philippines - Cebu FM 87.5 pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Argao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Carcar Museum and former Dispensary
Museo dela Parroquia de San Miguel

Libraries in Argao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Ramon Seares Sr. Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Argao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alcantara Public Market
Alcoy Public Market
Argao Public Market
Badian Public Market
Barili Public Market
Bayabas Public Market
Carcar City Public Market
Dalaguete Agri-Pinoy Trading Center
Dumanjug Public Market
Malalay Public Market
Mantalongon Livestock Market
Mantalongon Market
Mantalongon Public Market
Mantalongon Public Market
Maribojoc Public Market
Mercado de Loon
Moalboal Fish and Meat Market
Moalboal Public Market
Nug-as Public Market
Old Carcar Public Market
Papan Public Market
Ronda Public Market
Sangi Public Market
Sibonga Public Market
Simala Market
Talo-ot Public Market

Hotels in Argao

5 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Acasia Pension House
BJ's Seaside
Looc Garden Resort
Maayo stay Argao alias Royal Palms
Sea Breeze Hotel & Spa

Restaurants in Argao

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ai's Restaurant
Alex Kafe
Bake My Way
Kafe Marco

Cafes in Argao

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ceylon Coffee Club
Don Macchiatos
Steely's Refreshment
Uncle Brew

Bus Stations in Argao

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Argao Bus Stop

Gas Stations in Argao

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Flying V
Petron
PH #665910909
PH #669402210

Airports Near Argao

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Bohol-Panglao International AirportTAGMedium Airport
Sibulan AirportDGTMedium Airport
Danao Ultralight Airport-Small Airport
Refugio Airstrip-Small Airport
Siquijor Airport-Small Airport
Tambo Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Argao

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Argao Parish Church
Lokal ng Argao, Iglesia ni Cristo

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
43 m (141 ft)
Area
191.5 km² (73.9 mi²)
Founded
1608
Postal Code
6021

🇵🇭 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 Argao

What is the population of Argao?

Argao has a population of 6,108 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 102 people per square mile, spread across 59.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Argao?

Argao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 122.2 inches.

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