Cabugao, Philippines
Ilocos · Philippines
Cabugao is a mid-size city in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 38,981. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°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 Cabugao
Cabugao, officially the Municipality of Cabugao, is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 38,981 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 38,981 |
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.7931°, 120.4578° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Ilocos |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 95.6 inches (2,429 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cabugao
Cabugao is a mid-size city in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 38,981. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Cabugao
Cabugao has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2664 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 66 ft (20 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.7931°N, 120.4578°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1988 | NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 108 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 49 km |
| 1983 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 16 | 65 km |
| 1915 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 104 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (86 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Cagua | Stratovolcano | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 1860 | 182 km |
| Camiguin de Babuyanes | Stratovolcano | 712 m (2,336 ft) | 1857 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 8.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 14.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 24.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 25.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in |
Cabugao has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (25.5") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Cabugao
30 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arnap Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cabugao Institute | - | - | - | - |
| Cabugao North Central School | - | - | - | - |
| Lipit National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Lipit-Cuancabal Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pug-os National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Pug-os Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Turod Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cabugao National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Dardarat Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dardarat Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Salomague Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cabugao South Central School | - | - | - | - |
| Aragan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Carusipan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bungro Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sisim National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Sisim Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Reppaac Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dean L. Yabes Memorial Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nagsantaan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sabang Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Daclapan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namruangan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Catucdaan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Caellayan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maradodon Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Caset Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Salapasap Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pila Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Cabugao
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Radio Laoag | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Love Radio Tuguegarao | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radyo Natin Bangued | - | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Cabugao
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgos Museum | ||||
| Crisologo Museum | ||||
| Gregoria M. Rivera Memorial Library & Museum | ||||
| National Museum of the Philippines - Ilocos |
Libraries in Cabugao
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abra Provincial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| CCIT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gregoria M. Rivera Memorial Library and Museum | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cabugao
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagsakan Center | |||||
| Bangued Central Market | |||||
| Banna Public Market | |||||
| Cabugao Public Market | |||||
| JTC Supermart | |||||
| Magsingal Public Market | |||||
| Nueva Era Public Market | |||||
| Old Public Market | |||||
| Pamilihang Bayan ng Sinait | |||||
| San Ildefonso Public Market | |||||
| San Juan Public Market | |||||
| Santo Domingo Mall | |||||
| Sinait Public Market | |||||
| Vigan City Public Market |
Restaurants in Cabugao
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Cabugao
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Cabugao
1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Cabugao
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Cabugao
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Cabugao
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Laoag International Airport | LAO | Large Airport |
| Dibagat Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jose Paredes Airbase | - | Small Airport |
| Vigan Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cabugao
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Darol Imam Mosque | |
| Iglesia Filipina Independiente, Parish of St. Mark the Evangelist | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses | |
| Saint Mark the Evangelist Parish Church | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| United Church of Christ in the Philippines |
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Cabugao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 95.6 inches.
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