Bocos, Philippines
Cordillera · Philippines
Bocos is a small city in Cordillera, Philippines with a population of 20,143. Elevation: 3,845 ft (1,172 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 20,143 |
| Population Density | 200 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,845 ft (1,172 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.9265°, 121.0573° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Cordillera |
| Average Temperature | 69°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 118.4 inches (3,006 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bocos
Bocos is a small city in Philippines (Cordillera) with a population of 20,143. 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.
Climate in Bocos
Bocos has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (19.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 3199 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.5°F |
| 27% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,845 ft (1,172 m) |
| Area | 100.5 sq mi (260.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 200/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.9265°N, 121.0573°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
Schools in Bocos
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap 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 | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Bocos
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radyo Natin Santiago | - | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Bocos
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Provincial Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bocos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Restaurants in Bocos
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Bocos
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cauayan Airport | CYZ | Medium Airport |
| Loakan Airport | BAG | Medium Airport |
| Tuguegarao Airport | TUG | Medium Airport |
| Bagabag Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cordon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lepanto Mines Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Vigan Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Bocos
What is the population of Bocos?
Bocos has a population of 20,143 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 200 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. Annual rainfall totals 118.4 inches.
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