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Aritao, Philippines

Cagayan Valley · Philippines

Aritao is a small city in Cagayan Valley, Philippines with a population of 7,971. Elevation: 1,276 ft (389 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

7,971 Population 78/sq mi density
1,276 ft Elevation 389 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
72.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Aritao

Aritao

Aritao, officially the Municipality of Aritao, is a municipality in the province of Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 45,000 people.

People

Population7,971
Density78/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain72.8 in/yr
Sunny Days204/yr
Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Population7,971
Population Density78 / sq mi
Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Coordinates16.2979°, 121.0345°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCagayan Valley
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation72.8 inches (1,849 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aritao

Aritao is a small city in Philippines (Cagayan Valley) with a population of 7,971. The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet (389 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 72.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Aritao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 204 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 72.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,276 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.5°F
40% above Philippines avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days204 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,276 ft (389 m)
Area102.6 sq mi (265.6 km²)
Population Density78/sq mi
Coordinates16.2979°N, 121.0345°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 72.8"
92% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.50"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

629 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.2 on May 31, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 70 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 138 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 23 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 98 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 26 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 54 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 14 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 17 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 122 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 84 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 100 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 144 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 62 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 27 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 67 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 24 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 45 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 150 km
Jun 16, 1991 2 km SE of Manibaug Pasig, Philippines M5.5 144 km
Sep 4, 1991 14 km S of Santa Juliana, Philippines M5.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 4 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 79 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 165 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 211 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 36 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 254 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 180 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 78 km
2023 Saola Category 4 202 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 292 km
2022 Noru Category 4 117 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 182 km
2020 Goni Category 3 274 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 131 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 1 274 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 193 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 47 km
2016 Haima Category 4 178 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 42 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 1 283 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 92 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 70 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 126 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 138 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (114 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 114 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 126 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 149 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in
April 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 9.0 in
August 77°F (25°C) 11.5 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 10.6 in
October 75°F (24°C) 8.8 in
November 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in

Aritao has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.5") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Aritao

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Aritao Central School
Aritao High School
Baan Elementary School
Banganan Elementary School
Comon Elementary School
Tabueng Elementary School
Kirang Elementary School
Tucanon Elementary School
Kirang Elementary School – Annex
Nagcuartelan Elementary School
Cutar Elementary School
Baan Elementary School
Cesario M. Tubiera Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Aritao

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Baguio MP3 96 kbps
Love Radio Tarlac MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Aritao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
People's Museum

Libraries in Aritao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Brgy. Library0.0
Florentina’s Library0.0
Jubilee Library0.0
Library & Faculty0.0
People's Library0.0
Rita’s Reading corner0.0

Farmers Markets in Aritao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aritao Public Market
Bambang Public Market
Bayombong Public Market
Dupax Del Norte Public Market
Dupax del Sur Public Market
Public Market
Sant Fe Public Market
Solano Public Market
Solano Public Market

Hotels in Aritao

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Paula

Restaurants in Aritao

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kainan sa Baryo
Nama's Restaurant
The Noodle House

Gas Stations in Aritao

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cyccles 4 Gas Station
Petron
Save Oil
Shell

Banks in Aritao

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BDO Network Bank
Producers Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Aritao

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Aritao

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cauayan AirportCYZMedium Airport
Dr. Juan C. Angara AirportBQAMedium Airport
Loakan AirportBAGMedium Airport
San Fernando AirportSFEMedium Airport
Bagabag AirportSmall Airport
Binalonan AirportSmall Airport
Cabaluyan AirstripSmall Airport
Carmen (Rosales) AirstripSmall Airport
Cojuangco AirstripSmall Airport
Cordon AirportSmall Airport
Lepanto Mines AirstripSmall Airport
Nampicuan AirstripSmall Airport
Pinili AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Aritao

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aritao

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Christ
Iglesia ni Cristo Lokal ng Aritao
Saint Clare Monastery
St. Joseph Parish Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
476 m (1,562 ft)
Area
265.6 km² (102.5 mi²)
Postal Code
3704
Website
aritao.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 Aritao

What is the population of Aritao?

Aritao has a population of 7,971 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 78 people per square mile, spread across 102.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aritao?

Aritao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 204 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 72.8 inches.

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