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Bulusan, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Bulusan is a small city in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 6,648. Elevation: 348 ft (106 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,648 Population 3/sq mi density
348 ft Elevation 106 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
122.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Bulusan

Bulusan

Mount Bulusan, also known as Bulusan Volcano, is a stratovolcano on the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Located in the province of Sorsogon in the Bicol Region, it is 70 kilometres (43 mi) southeast of Mayon Volcano and approximately 390 kilometres (240 mi) southeast of Manila. Bulusan is one of the active volcanoes in the Philippines. The 1818 census showed 1,777 native families paying tribute and they were coexisting with 19 Spanish-Filipino families in the area.

People

Population6,648
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain122.2 in/yr
Sunny Days134/yr
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Population6,648
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Coordinates12.7494°, 124.1209°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation122.2 inches (3,104 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bulusan

Bulusan is a small city in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 6,648. The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet (106 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 122.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Bulusan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 122.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 348 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation348 ft (106 m)
Area2,161.1 sq mi (5,597.1 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates12.7494°N, 124.1209°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.2"
222% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 17.99"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

649 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 128 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 113 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 144 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 122 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 65 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 59 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 122 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 102 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 57 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 63 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 85 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 122 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 127 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 112 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 100 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 104 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 94 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 68 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 67 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 157 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 186 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 138 km
2022 Noru Category 5 257 km
2021 Rai Category 4 295 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 286 km
2021 Conson Category 1 275 km
2020 Goni Category 5 97 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 206 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 28 km
2020 Molave Category 1 72 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 28 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 128 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 85 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 177 km
2015 Melor Category 4 14 km
2015 Noul Category 4 266 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 205 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 50 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 46 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 65 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 7 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 38 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 129 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 144 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 13.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 8.1 in
March 77°F (25°C) 6.8 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 16.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 18.0 in Wettest

Bulusan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 122.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (18.0") and April the driest (5.3").

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Schools in Bulusan

32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lalud Elementary School - - - -
Bulusan Central School - - - -
Salvacion Elementary School - - - -
San Roque National High School - - - -
Lower San Jose Primary School - - - -
Capiricohan Elementary School - - - -
San Isidro Elementary School - - - -
Santa Barbara Elementary School - - - -
Santa Cruz Elementary School - - - -
San Ramon Elementary School - - - -
Fabrica Elementary School - - - -
Putiao Elementary School - - - -
Bagacay Elementary School - - - -
San Bernardo Elementary School - - - -
Tinampo Elementary School - - - -
Cogon Elementary School - - - -
Immaculate Heart of Mary School - - - -
Layog Elementary School - - - -
Paghaluban Elementary School - - - -
Macabari Elementary School - - - -
Celso F. Falcotelo National High School - - - -
Upper San Jose Elementary School - - - -
San Francisco Elementary School - - - -
Dancalan Elementary School - - - -
Porog Elementary School - - - -
Bangate Elementary School - - - -
San Rafael Elementary School - - - -
San Roque Elementary School - - - -
Bulusan National High School - - - -
Sabang Elementary School - - - -
Buhang Elementary School - - - -
Buhang National High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bulusan

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 Bulusan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sorsogon Museum

Libraries in Bulusan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bulusan Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bulusan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bulan Public Market
Bulusan Public Market
Casiguran Public Market
Gubat Public Market
Matnog Wet Market
Poblacion Castilla Local Market
Public Market
Santa Magdalena Public Market
Sorsogon Public Market

Hotels in Bulusan

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bulusan Tourist Hotel

Cafes in Bulusan

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rhythm Cafe
Siramitea

Dentists in Bulusan

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sesbreño Smile Care Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Bulusan

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pawrenting Veterinary Supplies

Bus Stations in Bulusan

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bulusan Public Terminal
Elavil Bus Terminal

Airports Near Bulusan

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Calbayog AirportCYPMedium Airport
Catarman National AirportCRMMedium Airport
Moises R. Espinosa AirportMBTMedium Airport
Amoroy Airport-Small Airport
Bacon Community Airport-Small Airport
Bulan Airport-Small Airport
Manato Airport-Small Airport
San Antonio Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bulusan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo'
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
St. James the Greater Parish

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
108 m (354 ft)
Area
96.3 km² (37.2 mi²)
Postal Code
4704
Website
bulusan.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 Bulusan

What is the population of Bulusan?

Bulusan has a population of 6,648 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,161.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bulusan?

Bulusan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 122.2 inches.

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