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Cabugao, Philippines

Ilocos · Philippines

Cabugao is a small city in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 6,874. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

6,874 Population 3/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
95.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Cabugao

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

Population6,874
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain95.6 in/yr
Sunny Days211/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population6,874
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates17.7931°, 120.4578°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceIlocos
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation95.6 inches (2,429 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cabugao

Cabugao is a small city in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 6,874. 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.

Cabugao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 211 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 95.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days211 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area2,300.4 sq mi (5,958.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates17.7931°N, 120.4578°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.6"
152% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 25.47"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

600 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 49 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 81 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 79 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 78 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 115 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 83 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 60 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 100 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 135 km
Apr 7, 2003 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 147 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 115 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 92 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 37 km
Oct 7, 2012 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.6 98 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 147 km
Dec 4, 2001 64 km NNW of Davila, Philippines M5.6 132 km
Mar 2, 2019 30 km NW of Davila, Philippines M5.6 96 km
May 6, 2019 21 km NNE of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.5 114 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 70 km
Feb 17, 2014 16 km WNW of Davila, Philippines M5.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 179 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 128 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 100 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 214 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 142 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 91 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 79 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 111 km
2024 Yagi Category 1 292 km
2023 Saola Category 5 263 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 158 km
2022 Noru Category 4 262 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 207 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 188 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 260 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 289 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 200 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 43 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 130 km
2016 Haima Category 4 58 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
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, 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").

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Schools in Cabugao

30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burgos Museum
Crisologo Museum
Gregoria M. Rivera Memorial Library & Museum
National Museum of the Philippines - Ilocos

Libraries in Cabugao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abra Provincial Library0.0
CCIT Library0.0
Gregoria M. Rivera Memorial Library and Museum0.0

Farmers Markets in Cabugao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Avecilla Lechon Manok
Kanzion
Marian’s Lechon Manok and Liempo
Tapsilog Avenue
TJ & Prince Eatery

Clinics in Cabugao

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

P.S. Salom-Saliganan, MD, DPPS

Dentists in Cabugao

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

M.R. Sol Dental Clinic

Gas Stations in Cabugao

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
FIVE D’S PETRON STATION
PH #444911170
Reg
Shell

Banks in Cabugao

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BDO
DBP
RBCI

Airports Near Cabugao

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laoag International AirportLAOLarge Airport
Dibagat AirstripSmall Airport
Jose Paredes AirbaseSmall Airport
Vigan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cabugao

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
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

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
29 m (95 ft)
Area
95.6 km² (36.9 mi²)
Postal Code
2732
Website
cabugao.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 Cabugao

What is the population of Cabugao?

Cabugao has a population of 6,874 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 2,300.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cabugao?

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. The area receives 211 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 95.6 inches.

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