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Calanasan, Philippines

Cordillera · Philippines

Calanasan is a small city in Cordillera, Philippines with a population of 12,176. Elevation: 1,050 ft (320 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

12,176 Population 287/sq mi density
1,050 ft Elevation 320 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
194.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Calanasan

Calanasan

Calanasan, officially the Municipality of Calanasan,
(Isnag: Ili naya Calanasan; Ilocano: Ili ti Calanasan; Tagalog: Bayan ng Calanasan), is a municipality in the province of Apayao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 12,176 people.

People

Population12,176
Density287/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain194.3 in/yr
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Population12,176
Population Density287 / sq mi
Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Coordinates18.2550°, 121.0344°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCordillera
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation194.3 inches (4,936 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Calanasan

Calanasan is a small city in Philippines (Cordillera) with a population of 12,176. The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet (320 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 194.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Calanasan

Calanasan has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Jan (23°C). Average annual precipitation is 3434 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 19° / 29.6° 135.1
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 19.3° / 31.6° 44.3
Mar 25.8°C / 78°F 20.6° / 34.8° 27.5
Apr 27.6°C / 82°F 22.2° / 36.2° 44.4
May 29°C / 84°F 24.3° / 36.7° 241.2
Jun 28.9°C / 84°F 25° / 35.6° 200.1
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 24.8° / 35.2° 347.3
Aug 28°C / 82°F 24.9° / 33.6° 419.4
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 24.4° / 33.5° 324.5
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 23.6° / 31.9° 444.8
Nov 25.7°C / 78°F 22.4° / 31° 649.3
Dec 24.1°C / 75°F 19.8° / 29.4° 556.4
Calanasan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 282 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 194.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above Philippines avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days282 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,050 ft (320 m)
Area485.0 sq mi (1,256.2 km²)
Population Density287/sq mi
Coordinates18.2550°N, 121.0344°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 194.3"
411% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.90"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

737 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 85 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 124 km
Sep 12, 2023 69 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.2 111 km
May 22, 1997 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.1 80 km
Feb 6, 1999 66 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 108 km
Jun 30, 2022 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 91 km
Mar 20, 2011 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 85 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 38 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 144 km
May 13, 2002 58 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 100 km
Jan 14, 2012 65 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 106 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 52 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 28 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 11 km
Apr 7, 2003 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 73 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 47 km
Aug 26, 1999 56 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 97 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 61 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 46 km
Oct 4, 2023 Babuyan Islands region, Philippines M5.7 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 116 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 207 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 290 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 140 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 229 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 39 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 169 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 63 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 140 km
2023 Saola Category 5 198 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 81 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 149 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 185 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 181 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 126 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 39 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 174 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 294 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 252 km
2016 Haima Category 4 22 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 39 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 85 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 19 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (104 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 104 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 108 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 115 km
Babuyan Claro Stratovolcano(es) 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 1924 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
May 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 12.6 in
August 78°F (25°C) 14.9 in Wettest
September 77°F (25°C) 12.7 in
October 76°F (25°C) 13.6 in
November 74°F (24°C) 12.7 in
December 72°F (22°C) 9.6 in

Calanasan has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 110.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.9") and March the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Calanasan

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Assat Primary School
Sabangan Elementary School
Don Roque Primary School
Apayao National Industrial and Agricultural High School
Pedro Bunot Central School
Ninoy Aquino Elementary School
Kabugawan Primary School
Langnao Primary School
Naguilian Norte Elementary School
Ferdinand Primary School
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Gas Stations in Calanasan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Station
Petron

Airports Near Calanasan

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laoag International AirportLAOLarge Airport
Cagayan North International AirportLLCMedium Airport
Tuguegarao AirportTUGMedium Airport
Aparri (Maura) AirportSmall Airport
Dibagat AirstripSmall Airport
Fuga AirstripSmall Airport
Jose Paredes AirbaseSmall Airport
Lal-lo AirstripSmall Airport
Mabag Island AirstripSmall Airport
Taggat AirstripSmall Airport
Vigan AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
554 m (1,818 ft)
Area
1,256.2 km² (484.9 mi²)
Postal Code
3814

🇵🇭 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 Calanasan

What is the population of Calanasan?

Calanasan has a population of 12,176 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 287 people per square mile, spread across 485.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Calanasan?

Calanasan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 282 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 194.3 inches.

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