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Cabacungan, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Cabacungan is a small city in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 7,200. Elevation: 666 ft (203 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

7,200 Population 69/sq mi density
666 ft Elevation 203 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
145.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Cabacungan

Cabacungan

La Castellana, officially the Municipality of La Castellana, is a municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 82,500 people.

People

Population7,200
Density69/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain145.3 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Population7,200
Population Density69 / sq mi
Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Coordinates10.3237°, 123.1331°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation145.3 inches (3,689 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cabacungan

Cabacungan is a small city in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 7,200. The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet (203 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 145.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Cabacungan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 145.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 666 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation666 ft (203 m)
Area103.7 sq mi (268.5 km²)
Population Density69/sq mi
Coordinates10.3237°N, 123.1331°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 145.3"
282% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.09"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

444 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 119 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 37 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 139 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 49 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 138 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 56 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 82 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 85 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 28 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 136 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 135 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 146 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 87 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 105 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 115 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 103 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 121 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 35 km
Jul 11, 2011 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M5.3 127 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 34 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 32 km
2021 Rai Category 4 31 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 258 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 156 km
2015 Melor Category 4 278 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 232 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 116 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 133 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 158 km
2006 Utor Category 3 165 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 269 km
2005 Roke Category 1 97 km
1998 Faith Category 1 192 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 263 km
1995 Zack Category 2 55 km
1994 Axel Category 2 145 km
1994 Owen Category 1 84 km
1993 Manny Category 4 242 km
1993 Nell Category 1 69 km
1990 Mike Category 4 36 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 37 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (10 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 10 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 39 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 51 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 120 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.4 in
May 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 12.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 14.1 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 11.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in

Cabacungan has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.1") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Cabacungan

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Biaknabato Elementary School
Cabacungan National High School
Cabacungan Elementary School
Mateo Libo-on National High School
Guinpana-an National High School - Nacurohan Annex
Buyon Primary School
Nacurohan Elementary School
Agogolo Elementary School
Tiguisan Elementary School
Puso Elementary School
L.N. Agustin Elementary School
E. Basa Elementary School
La Castellana National High School - Cabagna-an Annex
Masulog Elementary School
Cabacungan National High School – Masulog Extension
Manghanoy Elementary School
Manghanoy National High School
Macagahay Elementary School
Montilla Elementary School
Jose B. Cardenas Memorial High School – Tabalogo Extension
Tabalogo Elementary School
Balucanag Elementary School
Old Fabrica Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Cabacungan

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Bacolod MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Pinamungajan AAC 64 kbps
DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz gospel AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Argao AAC 64 kbps
STARR Radio Tayasan MP3 128 kbps
Star FM Bacolod MP3
Radyo Natin Madridejos cebu, filipino AAC 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Cabacungan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bagawines Public Market
Bunga Public Market
Canlaon City Public Market (Oval)
Cansilayan Public Market
Codcod Market Place
Guihulngan Mega Market
Guintorilan Public Market
Hope Public Market
Isabela Public Market
J&MC Market
La Carlota Public Market
La Castellana Public Market
La Granja Public Market
Lopez Jaena Public Market
Ma-ao Public Market
Ma-ao Sugar Central Public Market
Mailum Public Market
Masulog Public Market
Midtown Public Market
Moises Padilla Public Market
Payao Public Market
Sagasa Public Market
Uptown Market
Uptown Public Market
Vallehermoso Public Market

Restaurants in Cabacungan

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Acantilado, Faricanus

Cafes in Cabacungan

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nature's View Cafe

Airports Near Cabacungan

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Iloilo International AirportILOLarge Airport
Alvarez AirportSmall Airport
Guimaras AirportSmall Airport
Inampologan Island Private AirstripSmall Airport
Refugio AirstripSmall Airport
Sipalay (San Jose) AirportSmall Airport
Tambo AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
77 m (253 ft)
Area
185.2 km² (71.5 mi²)
Postal Code
6131

🇵🇭 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 Cabacungan

What is the population of Cabacungan?

Cabacungan has a population of 7,200 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 69 people per square mile, spread across 103.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cabacungan?

Cabacungan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 145.3 inches.

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