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Calape, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Calape is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,587. Elevation: 489 ft (149 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

2,587 Population 18/sq mi density
489 ft Elevation 149 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
130.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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People

Population2,587
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain130.5 in/yr
Sunny Days122/yr
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Population2,587
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Coordinates11.9425°, 125.0214°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation130.5 inches (3,314 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Calape

Calape is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 2,587. The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet (149 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 130.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Calape has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 122 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 130.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Philippines avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days122 days/yr

Geography

Elevation489 ft (149 m)
Area141.7 sq mi (366.9 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates11.9425°N, 125.0214°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 130.5"
243% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 18.23"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,460 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 62 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 82 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 76 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 69 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 64 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 98 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 59 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 100 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 29 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 54 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 115 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 106 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 133 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 97 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 81 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 105 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 132 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 97 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 73 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 219 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 116 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 153 km
2021 Rai Category 5 216 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 260 km
2020 Goni Category 5 195 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 32 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 296 km
2020 Molave Category 1 164 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 108 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 62 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 173 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 227 km
2015 Melor Category 4 76 km
2015 Noul Category 3 292 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 85 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 5 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 96 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 108 km
2013 Utor Category 2 300 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 137 km
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 125 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 62 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 106 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 98 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 118 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 71 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 119 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 139 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 169 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 14.7 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 10.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 7.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in Driest
May 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
July 80°F (26°C) 9.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 9.2 in
October 78°F (25°C) 12.2 in
November 76°F (25°C) 17.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 18.2 in Wettest

Calape has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 130.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (18.2") and April the driest (6.9").

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Schools in Calape

30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hinica-an Elementary School
Pusongan Elementary School
Canligues Elementary System
Capaysagan Primary School
San Andres Elementary School
Santo Niño Primary School
Malobago Elementary School
Anagasi Elementary School
San Miguel Primary School
San Andres Elementary School
Mercedes Elementary School
Dogongan Elementary School
Caranas Elementary School
Beri Primary School
Sarao Elementary School
Cagusipan Elementary School
Barayong Elementary School
Bugho Elementary School
Calapi National High School
Maylobe Elementary School
Calapi Elementary School
San Fernando Elementary School
Malonoy Elementary School
Canva-is Elementary School
Babaclayon Elementary School
Paco Elementary School
Pagsang-an Primary School
Nawi Elementary School
Santo Niño Primary School
Cataydungan Primary School
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Radio Stations near Calape

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KJM 94.3 FM AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Calape

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
De Leon - Bolastig Mausuleum

Libraries in Calape

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0
Samar Provincial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Calape

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agriciultural Foods Seasoning and Ingredients
Bagacay Public Market
Catbalogan Pier 1 Fish Market
Fish Section
Gandara Public Market
Meat Section
Mercedes Public Market
Paranas Marketplace
Public Market
San Jorge Public Market
Tizon Wet Market

Airports Near Calape

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Calbayog AirportCYPMedium Airport
Catarman National AirportCRMMedium Airport
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Batag AirportSmall Airport
Biliran AirportSmall Airport
Borongan AirportBPASmall Airport
Catbalogan AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
San Isidro (Dolores Timber) AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Calape

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capaysagan Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila

🇵🇭 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 Calape

What is the population of Calape?

Calape has a population of 2,587 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 141.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Calape?

Calape has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 122 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 130.5 inches.

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