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Calapan, Philippines

Mimaropa · Philippines

Calapan is a mid-size city in Mimaropa, Philippines with a population of 66,008. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

66,008 Population 684/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
88.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Calapan

Calapan

Calapan, officially the City of Calapan, is a component city and the capital of the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 148,558 people, making it the most populous settlement in the entire island of Mindoro.

People

Population66,008
Density684/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain88.8 in/yr
Sunny Days175/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population66,008
Population Density684 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates13.4117°, 121.1803°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceMimaropa
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation88.8 inches (2,256 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Calapan

Calapan is a mid-size city in Philippines (Mimaropa) with a population of 66,008. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Calapan

Calapan has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29.5°C), the coldest is Jan (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2659 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 23.1° / 28.8° 151.5
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 23.3° / 29° 119.0
Mar 27°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.3° 76.2
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31.7° 105.7
May 29.5°C / 85°F 26.7° / 32.8° 157.9
Jun 29.1°C / 84°F 27° / 32.4° 277.2
Jul 28.7°C / 84°F 26.8° / 31.6° 315.0
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 26.5° / 31.4° 187.1
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 26.4° / 31.2° 247.1
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 26.2° / 31° 428.3
Nov 27.7°C / 82°F 25.6° / 30.1° 276.4
Dec 26.7°C / 80°F 24.4° / 29.5° 317.7
Calapan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area96.6 sq mi (250.1 km²)
Population Density684/sq mi
Coordinates13.4117°N, 121.1803°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.8"
134% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

859 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 18 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 59 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 82 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 63 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 140 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 89 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 129 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 122 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 120 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 54 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 74 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 48 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 57 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 53 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 75 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 40 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 48 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 72 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 64 km
Jul 7, 1990 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines M5.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 272 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 256 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 153 km
2022 Noru Category 4 200 km
2021 Conson Category 1 57 km
2020 Goni Category 4 71 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 188 km
2020 Molave Category 2 35 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 165 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 31 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 124 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 257 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 26 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 211 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 289 km
2015 Melor Category 4 13 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 78 km
2014 Hagupit Category 1 216 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 184 km
2013 Nari Category 3 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 18 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 69 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 69 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 22 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 126 km
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake 117 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 69 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 69 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 69 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 80 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 80 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 113 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 145 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 3.1 in
May 84°F (29°C) 5.7 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 8.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.0 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 11.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in

Calapan has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and March the driest (2.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Calapan

Institution Type Founded Website
Mindoro State University - Main Campus University Visit →
Prince of Peace College College
San Teodoro Community College College
St. Anthony College of Calapan Inc. College Visit →

Schools in Calapan

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Holy Infant Academy
San Antonio Elementary School
Suqui Elementary School
Maranatha Christian Academy
Bulusan Elementary School
Salong Elementary School
Silonay Elementary School
Parang National High School
Parang Elementary School
Calapan Central School (Annex)
Oriental Mindoro National High School
Ibaba Elementary School
Adriatico Memorial School
Calapan Central School
Holy Infant Academy High School
Santo Niño Elementary School
Lazareto Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Calapan

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Clubmix club, dance MP3
iMix Radio dance, disco MP3
Rage Music Philippines hiphop, rap MP3
Vibe Radio hiphop, kpop MP3
Scream Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3

Farmers Markets in Calapan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Naujan Public Market
Old Victoria Public Market
Pamilihang Bayan ng Calapan
Pamilihang Bayan ng Lobo
Public Market
Puerto Galera Public Market
San Teodoro Public Market
Victoria New Public Market

Hotels in Calapan

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blue Harbour Inn
Calapan Bay Hotel
Filipiñana
Mayi Hôtel
True Life Hotel

Restaurants in Calapan

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auntie Lola's
Casa Ricardo's
Chipping's sisig express
DC
Dutch Cafe
Fae Fae
Jemaru Dine&Inn
Kamil's
L&V Fastfood & Restaurant
Papa Pete’s Fried Chicken
Perks Seafood House
Quisha's Kitchenette

Cafes in Calapan

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Meow
Chillax Cafe

Clinics in Calapan

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barangay Health Center
Calero Health Center

Bus Stations in Calapan

4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Calapan Pier UV Express Terminal
Jeepney Terminal (to Puerto Galera)
PVANS Transport
Van Terminal (to Puerto Galera)

Gas Stations in Calapan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petron
Total

Banks in Calapan

15 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AMWSLAI
AUB
Bank of Commerce
BanKo
BDO
BPI
China Bank
DBP
EastWest Unibank
Maybank
Metrobank
Philippine Business Bank
Rural Bank of Pinamalayan
Rural Bank of Pola
UCPB Savings Bank

Shopping Malls in Calapan

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Citimart Island Mall
CityMall
Unitop
XentroMall Calapan

Gyms in Calapan

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SAI-O GYM San Vicente Branch

Stadiums & Teams in Calapan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Calapan

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mamburao AirportMBOMedium Airport
Marinduque AirportMRQMedium Airport
Basilio Fernando Air BaseSmall Airport
Calapan National AirportSmall Airport
General Emilio Aguinaldo AirstripSmall Airport
Manny W Barradas AirstripSmall Airport
Pagbilao Grande Island AirportSmall Airport
Pinamalayan AirportSmall Airport
Tuy AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Calapan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
J&T Express

Treatment Centers in Calapan

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Calapan

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Calapan Cathedral
Chapel
Iglesia ni Cristo - Lokal ng Calapan
Members Church of God International
Pentecostal Missionary Church of Christ (4th Watch)
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
United Church of Christ in the Philippines

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
87 m (285 ft)
Area
250.1 km² (96.5 mi²)
Founded
1917
Postal Code
5200
Website
cityofcalapan.gov.ph/

Around Calapan

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 31
Hospitals 8
Pharmacies 6
Restaurants 19
Cafes 5
Supermarkets 1
Banks 22
Hotels 6
Parks 4
Police Stations 3
Places of Worship 4

🇵🇭 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 Calapan

What is the population of Calapan?

Calapan has a population of 66,008 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 684 people per square mile, spread across 96.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Calapan?

Calapan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 175 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.8 inches.

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