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Bacon, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Bacon is a small city in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 5,010. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

5,010 Population 16/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
132.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Bacon

Bacon

Bacon is a type of salt-cured pork made from various cuts, typically the belly or less fatty parts of the back. It is eaten as a side dish, used as a central ingredient, or as a flavouring or accent.

People

Population5,010
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain132.6 in/yr
Sunny Days129/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population5,010
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates13.0378°, 124.0411°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation132.6 inches (3,367 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bacon

Bacon is a small city in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 5,010. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 132.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Bacon

Bacon 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
Bacon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 129 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 132.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days129 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area310.4 sq mi (803.8 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates13.0378°N, 124.0411°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.6"
249% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 20.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

564 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 144 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 130 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 97 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 97 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 36 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 113 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 83 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 137 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 90 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 97 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 136 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 145 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 110 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 97 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 97 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 107 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 105 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 83 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 143 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 135 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 219 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 113 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 287 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 277 km
2022 Noru Category 5 223 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 276 km
2021 Conson Category 1 259 km
2020 Goni Category 5 69 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 173 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 60 km
2020 Molave Category 1 41 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 8 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 160 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 52 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 149 km
2015 Melor Category 4 38 km
2015 Noul Category 4 242 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 281 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 229 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 15 140 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 97 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 9 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 30 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 99 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 15.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 9.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 15.0 in
November 80°F (26°C) 18.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 20.3 in Wettest

Bacon has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (20.3") and April the driest (6.2").

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Schools in Bacon

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rawis National High School
Rawis Elementary School
Santo Domingo Elementary School
Balogo Elementary School
San Juan Elementary School
Santa Cruz Elementary School
Del Rosario Elementary School
Bon-ot Elementary School
Bogña Integrated School
Bacon East Central School
Bogña Integrated School
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Radio Stations near Bacon

3 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

Museums in Bacon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sorsogon Museum

Farmers Markets in Bacon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Casiguran Public Market
Gubat Public Market
Poblacion Castilla Local Market
Prieto Diaz Public Market
Public Market
Sorsogon Public Market

Bus Stations in Bacon

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elavil - Bacon Terminal

Airports Near Bacon

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Catarman National AirportCRMMedium Airport
Moises R. Espinosa AirportMBTMedium Airport
Virac AirportVRCMedium Airport
Amoroy AirportSmall Airport
Bacon Community AirportSmall Airport
Bulan AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bacon

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bacon Church
Bon-ot Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
86 m (282 ft)
Area
276.1 km² (106.6 mi²)
Founded
1895
Postal Code
4700
Website
sorsogoncity.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 Bacon

What is the population of Bacon?

Bacon has a population of 5,010 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 310.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bacon?

Bacon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 129 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 132.6 inches.

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