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Bacacay, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Bacacay is a small city in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 14,109. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,109 Population 299/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
135.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Bacacay

Bacacay

Bacacay, officially the Municipality of Bacacay, is a municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 72,298 people. Bacacay is primarily an agricultural town and abundant in seafood.

People

Population14,109
Density299/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain135.2 in/yr
Sunny Days118/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population14,109
Population Density299 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates13.2934°, 123.7919°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation135.2 inches (3,433 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bacacay

Bacacay is a small city in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 14,109. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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 135.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Bacacay

Bacacay has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 3629 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 23.2° / 28.9° 347.2
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 23.2° / 29.4° 249.7
Mar 27°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.1° 237.2
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.6° 158.2
May 28.9°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.4° 209.8
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.2° / 32.3° 222.2
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.8° / 31.5° 289.5
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.9° / 31.4° 232.1
Sep 28°C / 82°F 24.6° / 31.4° 282.2
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.1° 319.1
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 24.3° / 30.4° 470.3
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 23.9° / 29.3° 611.0
Bacacay 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 118 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 135.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Philippines avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days118 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area47.2 sq mi (122.1 km²)
Population Density299/sq mi
Coordinates13.2934°N, 123.7919°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.2"
256% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 19.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

443 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 96 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 129 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 53 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 143 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 110 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 147 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 132 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 116 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 96 km
Oct 1, 2024 62 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 147 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 143 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 103 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 126 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 139 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 120 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 46 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 86 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 93 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 105 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 62 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 125 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 253 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 100 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 248 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 254 km
2022 Noru Category 5 191 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 289 km
2021 Conson Category 1 227 km
2020 Goni Category 5 31 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 138 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 80 km
2020 Molave Category 1 35 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 38 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 182 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 32 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 136 km
2015 Melor Category 4 63 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 278 km
2015 Noul Category 4 235 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 281 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 108 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 129 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 33 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 60 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 65 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 12.3 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
August 80°F (26°C) 9.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 14.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 18.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 19.7 in Wettest

Bacacay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 135.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (19.7") and April the driest (6.2").

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Schools in Bacacay

37 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cabasan Elementary School - - - -
Cagbulacao Elementary School - - - -
Cagraray Elementary School - - - -
Pigcobuhan Elementary School - - - -
Panarayon Elementary School - - - -
Gubat Elementary School - - - -
Basud Elementary School - - - -
Bariw Elementary School - - - -
Tanagan Elementary School - - - -
Damacan Elementary School - - - -
Cawayan National High School - - - -
Cabasan National High School - - - -
Bayandong Elementary School - - - -
Vinisitahan National High School - - - -
Igang Elementary School - - - -
San Antonio National High School - - - -
Cajugotan Elementary School - - - -
Pili Elementary School - - - -
Pili National High School - - - -
San Antonio Elementary School - - - -
Zamora Memorial College - - - -
Hindi Elementary School - - - -
Cawayan Elementary School - - - -
Napao Elementary School - - - -
Malictay Elementary School - - - -
San Pedro Elementary School - - - -
Vinisitahan Elementary School - - - -
Bacacay East Central School - - - -
Nahapunan Elementary School - - - -
Salvacion Elementary School - - - -
Buang Elementary School - - - -
Vinisitahan Elementary School - - - -
Uson Elementary School - - - -
Bogna Elementary School - - - -
Mapulang Daga Elementary School - - - -
Manaet Elementary School - - - -
Namantao Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bacacay

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bespren Radio pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Love Radio Legazpi - MP3 96 kbps
OK-FM Sorsogon - MP3 73 kbps
Radyo Natin Buhi - AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Baao - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Bacacay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Legazpi
National Museum - Bicol Regional Museum

Libraries in Bacacay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BUCAF Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bacacay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bacacay Public Market
Camalig Public Market
Daraga Public Market
Fruit Vendors
Guinobatan Public Market
Legazpi City Public Market
Malilipot Public Market
Malinao Public Market
Santo Domingo Public Market
Tabaco City Public Market
Tabaco City Public Market Extension
Tiwi New Public Market
Tiwi Public Market

Hotels in Bacacay

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Simeon Specialty Accommodations & Dining

Restaurants in Bacacay

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coastal Brew Cafe

Clinics in Bacacay

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Binamira Medical Clinic
Juan Health Clinic Medical Inc.
Rural Health Unit Bacacay

Gas Stations in Bacacay

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petron
PH #583516572

Airports Near Bacacay

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Naga AirportWNPMedium Airport
Virac AirportVRCMedium Airport
Bacon Community Airport-Small Airport
Bulan Airport-Small Airport
Lahuy Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bacacay

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. John Paul II Quasi-Parish
St. Rose of Lima Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
47 m (154 ft)
Area
122.1 km² (47.1 mi²)
Postal Code
4509

🇵🇭 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 Bacacay

What is the population of Bacacay?

Bacacay has a population of 14,109 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 299 people per square mile, spread across 47.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bacacay?

Bacacay 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 118 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 135.2 inches.

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