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Arteche, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Arteche is a small city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 5,025. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,025 Population 77/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
135.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Arteche

Arteche

Arteche, officially the Municipality of Arteche, is a municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 16,648 people.

People

Population5,025
Density77/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain135.4 in/yr
Sunny Days124/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population5,025
Population Density77 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates12.2645°, 125.4048°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation135.4 inches (3,439 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Arteche

Arteche is a small city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 5,025. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 135.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Arteche has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 124 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 135.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days124 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area65.6 sq mi (169.8 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates12.2645°N, 125.4048°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.4"
256% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 20.16"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,475 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 30 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 42 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 48 km
Mar 3, 2008 Philippine Islands region M6.9 123 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 39 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 61 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 14 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 42 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 57 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 61 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 108 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 145 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 45 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 78 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 72 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 81 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 45 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 32 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 32 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 174 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 152 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 103 km
2021 Rai Category 5 254 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 206 km
2020 Goni Category 5 166 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 14 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 261 km
2020 Molave Category 1 142 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 74 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 111 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 138 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 183 km
2015 Melor Category 4 43 km
2015 Noul Category 3 239 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 296 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 59 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 42 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 58 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 155 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 71 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 30 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 145 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 61 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 93 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake - - 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 126 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 157 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 164 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 15.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in
March 78°F (25°C) 8.7 in
April 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 13.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 19.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 20.2 in Wettest

Arteche has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 135.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (20.2") and August the driest (6.3").

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Schools in Arteche

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cadi-an Elementary School - - - -
Batang Elementary School - - - -
Natividad Elementary School - - - -
Tabo Elementary School - - - -
Bato Elementary School - - - -
Buntay Elementary School - - - -
Tanauan Elementary School - - - -
Beri Elementary School - - - -
Carapdapan National High School - - - -
Cagdine Elementary School - - - -
TESDA-ANAS - - - -
Oras National Agro-Industrial School - - - -
Cagtoog Elementary School - - - -
Carapdapan Elementary School - - - -
Buenavista Elementary School - - - -
Arteche National High School - - - -
Arteche Central School - - - -
Rizal Elementary School - - - -
Bangon Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Arteche

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Natin Laoang - AAC 64 kbps

Libraries in Arteche

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dolores Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Arteche

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dolores Public Market

Restaurants in Arteche

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BINGKAI
SAVE meal & snackzone

Gas Stations in Arteche

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EMBIE GASOLINE STATION
Petron
Petron Gasoline Station

Airports Near Arteche

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Batag Airport-Small Airport
Borongan AirportBPASmall Airport
Catbalogan Airport-Small Airport
San Isidro (Dolores Timber) Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arteche

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Raymond Nonatus Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
27 m (89 ft)
Area
169.8 km² (65.6 mi²)
Founded
1951
Postal Code
6822
Website
arteche-esamar.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 Arteche

What is the population of Arteche?

Arteche has a population of 5,025 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 65.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Arteche?

Arteche has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 124 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 135.4 inches.

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