Cabugao, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Cabugao is a small city in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 21,325. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

21,325 Population 362/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
135.6 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

Population21,325
Density362/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain135.6 in/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population21,325
Population Density362 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates13.5962°, 124.2804°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation135.6 inches (3,443 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cabugao

Cabugao is a small city in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 21,325. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 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 135.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Cabugao

Cabugao has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.7°C), the coldest is Feb (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 3506 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.5°C / 80°F 24.4° / 28.4° 452.6
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 24.4° / 28° 239.4
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 24.9° / 28.8° 177.7
Apr 27.6°C / 82°F 25.3° / 29.8° 168.9
May 28.7°C / 84°F 26.6° / 31° 134.3
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 27° / 30.9° 183.3
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 26.9° / 30.2° 251.0
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 26.7° / 30.5° 225.2
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 26.6° / 30.3° 243.0
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 26.6° / 29.9° 430.1
Nov 28°C / 82°F 26.5° / 29.4° 432.9
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 25.6° / 29° 567.9
Cabugao 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. Annual precipitation totals 135.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area58.8 sq mi (152.4 km²)
Population Density362/sq mi
Coordinates13.5962°N, 124.2804°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.6"
257% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 21.38"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

508 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 145 km
Mar 3, 2008 Philippine Islands region M6.9 149 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 33 km
Apr 4, 2023 124 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.2 137 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 38 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 115 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 121 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 149 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 111 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 34 km
Jan 27, 2010 117 km NNE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 130 km
Oct 1, 2024 62 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 86 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 115 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 115 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 132 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 109 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 66 km
Oct 21, 1999 87 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.6 100 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 131 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 72 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 278 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 48 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 267 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 211 km
2023 Saola Category 4 272 km
2022 Noru Category 5 167 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 228 km
2021 Conson Category 1 279 km
2020 Goni Category 5 2 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 113 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 123 km
2020 Molave Category 1 29 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 69 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 223 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 32 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 82 km
2015 Melor Category 4 104 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 235 km
2015 Noul Category 4 176 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 70 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 95 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 98 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 12.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 7.9 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in Warmest
July 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 16.3 in
November 78°F (26°C) 20.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 21.4 in Wettest

Cabugao has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 135.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (21.4") and April the driest (6.4").

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Schools in Cabugao

10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cabugao Integrated School - - - -
Bato Central Elementary School - - - -
Sipi Elementary School - - - -
Bato Rural Development High School - - - -
Marinawa Elementary School - - - -
Batalay Elementary School - - - -
Guinobatan Elementary School - - - -
San Roque Elementary School - - - -
Bote Integrated School - - - -
Carorian Elementary School - - - -
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Museums in Cabugao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Catanduanes

Libraries in Cabugao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cabugao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bato Public Market
San Andres Public Market
Virac Public Market

Gas Stations in Cabugao

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Powerzone

Airports Near Cabugao

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Virac AirportVRCMedium Airport
Bacon Community Airport-Small Airport
Lahuy Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cabugao

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bato Church
Lokal ng Bato, Iglesia ni Cristo
Our Lady of Sorrows Parish and Diocesan Shrine of the Holy Cross
Salvacion South Chapel
St. Anthony of Padua Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
156 m (512 ft)
Area
48.6 km² (18.8 mi²)
Founded
1799
Postal Code
4801
Website
bato-catanduanes.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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What is the population of Cabugao?

Cabugao has a population of 21,325 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 362 people per square mile, spread across 58.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cabugao?

Cabugao 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. Annual rainfall totals 135.6 inches.

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