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Botolan, Philippines

Central Luzon · Philippines

Botolan is a small city in Central Luzon, Philippines with a population of 22,994. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

22,994 Population 81/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
126.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Botolan

Botolan

Botolan, officially the Municipality of Botolan, is a municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 70,340 people.

People

Population22,994
Density81/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain126.3 in/yr
Sunny Days198/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population22,994
Population Density81 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates15.2896°, 120.0245°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Luzon
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation126.3 inches (3,209 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Botolan

Botolan is a small city in Philippines (Central Luzon) with a population of 22,994. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Botolan

Botolan has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (28.2°C), the coldest is Jan (24.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2572 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.2°C / 76°F 17.7° / 30.4° 38.3
Feb 25°C / 77°F 18.3° / 32° 15.3
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 20.4° / 34.4° 35.6
Apr 27.9°C / 82°F 21.9° / 35° 75.6
May 28.2°C / 83°F 23.7° / 35.4° 172.0
Jun 27.1°C / 81°F 23.9° / 32.4° 297.9
Jul 26.5°C / 80°F 23.8° / 30.7° 564.2
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 23.6° / 29.8° 426.6
Sep 26.2°C / 79°F 23.3° / 30.6° 490.9
Oct 26.2°C / 79°F 22.4° / 30.2° 299.4
Nov 25.7°C / 78°F 20.5° / 30° 112.1
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 19.4° / 29.5° 44.0
Botolan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 126.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area283.9 sq mi (735.3 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates15.2896°N, 120.0245°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.3"
232% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 35.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

732 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 17, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 130 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 61 km
Mar 13, 2022 75 km WNW of Cabra, Philippines M6.4 150 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 107 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 87 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 65 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 66 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 126 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 56 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 99 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 62 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 38 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 60 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 129 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 53 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 120 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 40 km
Dec 22, 1997 Luzon, Philippines M5.6 45 km
Sep 22, 1990 62 km W of Palauig, Philippines M5.6 77 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

80 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 138 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 212 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 281 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 95 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 153 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 216 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 222 km
2022 Noru Category 4 27 km
2021 Conson Category 1 269 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 26 km
2020 Goni Category 3 229 km
2020 Molave Category 2 235 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 282 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 200 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 147 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 102 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 144 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 250 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 140 km
2015 Melor Category 4 157 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 130 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 61 km
1872 PHILIPPINES Earthquake - - 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pinatubo (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 39 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 75 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 78 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 98 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 165 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 177 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 0.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.5 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 18.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 26.7 in
August 79°F (26°C) 35.9 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 19.8 in
October 80°F (26°C) 9.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.8 in

Botolan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 126.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (35.9") and February the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Botolan

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Botolan North Integrated School - - - -
Bancal Integrated School - - - -
Botolan South Central School - - - -
Botolan National High School - - - -
Carael Integrated School - - - -
Danacbunga Elementary School - - - -
Bangan-Capayawan Integrated School - - - -
Santa Monica Parochial Institute - - - -
Batonlapoc Elementary School - - - -
Beneg Elementary School - - - -
Beneg National High School - - - -
Parel Elementary School - - - -
Santiago Integrated School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Botolan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
89.5 Subic Bay Radio - MP3

Farmers Markets in Botolan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agora Public Market
Botolan Public Market
CAMARA Market
Masinloc Public Market
New Iba Public Market
Night market
San Felipe Public Market

Hotels in Botolan

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Bien
Sundowners

Restaurants in Botolan

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Berven's Restaurant

Cafes in Botolan

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kopi Kubo Kollective Botolan
Zamba Coffee

Monuments in Botolan

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Botolan Rizal Monument

Clinics in Botolan

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Botolan Health Center
PH #204258611

Gas Stations in Botolan

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AgRa Gas Station
Flying V
PH #307389462
PH #463616448

Banks in Botolan

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chinabank
Security Bank - Agora Branch

Airports Near Botolan

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clark International Airport / Clark Air BaseCRKLarge Airport
Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi PointSFSLarge Airport
Bamban Airfield-Small Airport
Basa Air Base-Small Airport
Cabaluyan Airstrip-Small Airport
Carmen (Rosales) Airstrip-Small Airport
Castillejos - Jesus F Magsaysay Airfield-Small Airport
Cojuangco Airstrip-Small Airport
Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base-Small Airport
Hermana Mayor Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Hermana Menor Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Iba Airport-Small Airport
Lingayen Airport-Small Airport
Nampicuan Airstrip-Small Airport
Omni Aviation Company (OAC) Airstrip-Small Airport
PAL Aviation and Omni Runway-Small Airport
Poon Coto Airstrip-Small Airport
Pradera Verde Airfield-Small Airport
Samal (Bataan 2020) Airstrip-Small Airport
San Marcellino Airfield-Small Airport
Woodland Airpark-Small Airport
Woodland Airpark-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Botolan

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aglipay Chapel
Barangay Chapel
Iglesia ni Cristo Church
Iglesia ni Cristo Lokal ng Beneg
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Chapel
San Roque Chapel
Sta Monica Parish Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
United Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
28 m (92 ft)
Area
735.3 km² (283.8 mi²)
Postal Code
2202

🇵🇭 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 Botolan

What is the population of Botolan?

Botolan has a population of 22,994 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 81 people per square mile, spread across 283.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Botolan?

Botolan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 126.3 inches.

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