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Cabitan, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Cabitan is a small town in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 3,468. Elevation: 243 ft (74 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,468 Population 32/sq mi density
243 ft Elevation 74 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
87.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Cabitan

Cabitan

Mandaon, officially the Municipality of Mandaon, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 44,177 people.

People

Population3,468
Density32/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain87.7 in/yr
Sunny Days177/yr
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Population3,468
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Coordinates12.2943°, 123.3412°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation87.7 inches (2,228 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cabitan

Cabitan is a small town in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 3,468. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Cabitan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 177 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days177 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area108.4 sq mi (280.8 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates12.2943°N, 123.3412°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.7"
131% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.18"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

279 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 81 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 148 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 56 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 56 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 37 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 112 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 65 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 93 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 40 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 107 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 93 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 90 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 112 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 34 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 47 km
Apr 17, 1991 7 km N of Biri, Philippines M5.3 122 km
Aug 19, 1993 15 km NNE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M5.3 144 km
Aug 1, 1998 7 km E of Batuan, Philippines M5.3 55 km
Apr 23, 1991 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines M5.2 89 km
Apr 29, 2010 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines M5.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 245 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 163 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 221 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 1 300 km
2021 Rai Category 4 244 km
2021 Conson Category 1 223 km
2020 Goni Category 5 137 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 246 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 44 km
2020 Molave Category 1 113 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 91 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 66 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 134 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 256 km
2015 Melor Category 4 59 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 271 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 123 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 36 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 128 km
2010 Conson Category 1 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 136 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 81 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 94 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 107 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 152 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 156 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 170 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 3.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
October 82°F (28°C) 10.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 11.2 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 11.0 in

Cabitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 87.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.2") and April the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Cabitan

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Santa Fe Primary School - - - -
Cabas-an Elementary School - - - -
Diogenes R. Cabarles Elementary School - - - -
Mabato-bato Elementary School - - - -
Managanaga Elementary School - - - -
Alas Elementary School - - - -
Cabitan Central School - - - -
Moises R. Espinosa Elementary School - - - -
Cabitan National High School - - - -
Macabug Elementary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Cabitan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baleno Public Market
Milagros Public Market

Airports Near Cabitan

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Moises R. Espinosa AirportMBTMedium Airport
Roxas AirportRXSMedium Airport
Amoroy Airport-Small Airport
Azagra Airstrip-Small Airport
Bacon Community Airport-Small Airport
Bulan Airport-Small Airport
Calanay Airport-Small Airport
Manato Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cabitan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
20 m (66 ft)
Area
280.8 km² (108.4 mi²)
Postal Code
5411
Website
mandaon.com/

🇵🇭 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 Cabitan

What is the population of Cabitan?

Cabitan has a population of 3,468 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 108.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cabitan?

Cabitan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 177 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.7 inches.

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