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Bocos, Philippines

Cordillera · Philippines

Bocos is a small town in Cordillera, Philippines with a population of 2,428. Elevation: 3,845 ft (1,172 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,428 Population 24/sq mi density
3,845 ft Elevation 1,172 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
118.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Bocos

Bocos

Banaue, officially the Municipality of Banaue, is a municipality in the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 20,143 people.

People

Population2,428
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain118.4 in/yr
Sunny Days141/yr
Elevation3,845 ft (1,172 m)
Population2,428
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation3,845 ft (1,172 m)
Coordinates16.9265°, 121.0573°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCordillera
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation118.4 inches (3,006 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bocos

Bocos is a small town in Philippines (Cordillera) with a population of 2,428. The city sits at an elevation of 3,845 feet (1,172 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 118.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Bocos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 141 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 118.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,845 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average68.5°F
27% above Philippines avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days141 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,845 ft (1,172 m)
Area100.5 sq mi (260.3 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates16.9265°N, 121.0573°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 118.4"
211% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 17.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

596 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 139 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 71 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 49 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 35 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 60 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 86 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 61 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 15 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 96 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 101 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 69 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 60 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 113 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 91 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 65 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 47 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 47 km
Feb 6, 2019 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines M5.5 128 km
May 6, 2007 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.5 100 km
May 2, 1996 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines M5.5 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 264 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 70 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 190 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 19 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 186 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 61 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 155 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 214 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 9 km
2023 Saola Category 5 196 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 222 km
2022 Noru Category 4 185 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 137 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 274 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 198 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 213 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 125 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 30 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 107 km
2016 Haima Category 4 113 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 15 145 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 139 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 131 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 71 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 16 147 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 20 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 44 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 183 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
April 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in
May 72°F (22°C) 11.1 in Warmest
June 72°F (22°C) 11.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 15.6 in
August 71°F (21°C) 17.7 in Wettest
September 70°F (21°C) 15.2 in
October 69°F (20°C) 13.2 in
November 67°F (19°C) 11.0 in
December 65°F (18°C) 6.3 in

Bocos has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 118.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (17.7") and February the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Bocos

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cambulo Elementary School - Mattao Annex - - - -
Gohang Elementary School - - - -
Lubo-ong Elementary School - - - -
Patilong Elementary School - - - -
Cambulo Elementary School - - - -
San Fernando Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bocos

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Natin Santiago - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Bocos

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Banaue Museum
Bontoc Museum
Coldileran Culture Museum
Ganduyan Museum
Hiwang Museum
Ifugao Ethnic Village
Masferré Photographs
National Museum of the Philippines - Cordillera
Peace Museum

Libraries in Bocos

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Library0.0
Provincial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bocos

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buguias Public Market
Kiangan Public Market
Lagawe Public Market
Mayoyao Public Market
Natonin Public Market
Old Banaue Market
Public Market
Sagada Public Market
Tadian Public Market

Hotels in Bocos

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banaue Grandview Hotel

Restaurants in Bocos

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nature’s cafe and restaurant

Airports Near Bocos

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cauayan AirportCYZMedium Airport
Loakan AirportBAGMedium Airport
Tuguegarao AirportTUGMedium Airport
Bagabag Airport-Small Airport
Cordon Airport-Small Airport
Lepanto Mines Airstrip-Small Airport
Vigan Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
1,303 m (4,275 ft)
Area
191.2 km² (73.8 mi²)
Postal Code
3601
Website
banaue.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 Bocos

What is the population of Bocos?

Bocos has a population of 2,428 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 100.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bocos?

Bocos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 141 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 118.4 inches.

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