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Cantao-an, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Cantao-an is a small town in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 4,177. Elevation: 630 ft (192 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

4,177 Population 13/sq mi density
630 ft Elevation 192 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
122.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Cantao-an

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People

Population4,177
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain122.2 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Population4,177
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Coordinates10.2426°, 123.7496°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation122.2 inches (3,103 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cantao-an

Cantao-an is a small town in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 4,177. The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet (192 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 122.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Cantao-an

Cantao-an has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (29.5°C), the coldest is Jan (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1682 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 24.1° / 29.5° 129.2
Feb 27°C / 81°F 24° / 30° 90.3
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 24.6° / 30.9° 63.0
Apr 29°C / 84°F 25.6° / 32.3° 49.7
May 29.5°C / 85°F 26.1° / 32.9° 97.2
Jun 29.1°C / 84°F 25.7° / 32.5° 182.1
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 25.2° / 31.5° 205.2
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 25.2° / 32.1° 162.9
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.8° 184.3
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 25° / 31.6° 204.2
Nov 28.2°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.2° 139.3
Dec 27.6°C / 82°F 24.8° / 30.4° 174.5
Cantao-an has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 122.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 630 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above Philippines avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area313.4 sq mi (811.8 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates10.2426°N, 123.7496°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.2"
222% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

435 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 57 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 117 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 65 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 112 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 138 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 98 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 82 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 129 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 87 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 140 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 50 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 143 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 60 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 140 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 72 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 146 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 143 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 114 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 136 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 72 km
2021 Rai Category 4 52 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 243 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 156 km
2015 Melor Category 4 275 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 290 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 208 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 107 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 147 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 162 km
2006 Utor Category 3 159 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 257 km
2005 Roke Category 1 73 km
1998 Faith Category 1 196 km
1995 Zack Category 2 64 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 236 km
1994 Axel Category 3 128 km
1994 Owen Category 1 24 km
1993 Manny Category 4 253 km
1993 Nell Category 1 40 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 65 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 70 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 71 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 82 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 127 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 143 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 154 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 161 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
November 80°F (26°C) 8.3 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in

Cantao-an has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.3") and April the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Cantao-an

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cantao-an National High School — — — —
Cantao-an Elementary School — — — —
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Radio Stations near Cantao-an

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Cebu — MP3 128 kbps
Star FM 95.5 Cebu music, news MP3
Yes The Best Cebu — MP3 64 kbps
All Radio 97.1 Cebu music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
DYAB One Radyo 1512 AM news, talk AAC 463 kbps
Radyo Natin Pinamungajan — AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Argao — AAC 64 kbps
Radio Disney Philippines - Cebu FM 87.5 pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Cantao-an

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archdiocesan Museum of Cebu
Archdiocesan Museum of Cebu
Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu Museum
Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu Museum
Biological Museum
Biological Museum
BPI Museum Cebu
BPI Museum Cebu
Capilla Santa Ana Museum
Carcar Museum and former Dispensary
Casa Gorordo Museum
Casa Gorordo Museum
CCC Musuem
Cordova Museum
Cordova Museum
Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum
Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum
Museo Sugbo
Museo Sugbo
Museum of Philippine History
Museum of Philippine History
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum of the Philippines - Cebu
National Museum of the Philippines - Cebu
Pari-an Museum of Cebu
Pari-an Museum of Cebu
STC Folklife Museum
STC Folklife Museum
Sugbu-Chinese Heritage Museum
Sugbu-Chinese Heritage Museum
The Rosita R. Arcenas Galleries
The Rosita R. Arcenas Galleries
University of San Carlos Museum
University of San Carlos Museum
Yap Sandiego Ancestral House
Yap Sandiego Ancestral House

Libraries in Cantao-an

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
College Library0.0
Josef Baumgartner Learning Resource Center0.0
Mandaue City Public Library0.0
Mandaue City Public Library0.0
Mandaue City Public Library0.0
Mandaue City Public Library0.0
PLTC-National Office0.0
PLTC-National Office0.0
PLTC-National Office0.0
PLTC-National Office0.0
Ramon Seares Sr. Municipal Library0.0
Rizal Memorial Library and Museum0.0
St. Theresa's College of Cebu Library0.0
St. Theresa's College of Cebu Library0.0
St. Theresa's College of Cebu Library0.0
St. Theresa's College of Cebu Library0.0
Sugbu Study Center0.0
Sugbu Study Center0.0
Sugbu Study Center0.0
Sugbu Study Center0.0
Toledo Public Library0.0
Toledo Public Library0.0
UP Cebu Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Cantao-an

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aloguinsan Public Market
Bacayan Public Market
Bacayan Public Market
Bacayan Public Market
Bacayan Public Market
Banawa Public Market
Barili Public Market
Basak Public Market
Basak Public Market
Basak Public Market
Basak Public Market
Buanoy Public Market
Cabancalan Market
Cabancalan Mini Market
Cabancalan Mini Market
Cabancalan Mini Market
Cabancalan Mini Market
Cabancalan Test Market
Capulay Market
Capulay Market
Capulay Market
Caravansarry Zone (Aquaculture & Agriculture) Products
Carbon Interim Public Market
Carbon Unit 1 Public Market
Carbon Unit 3 Public Market
Carcar City Public Market
Cebu City Fish Market
City of Naga Public Market
City of Naga Satellite Market
Consolacion Public Market
Cordova Public Market
Don Andres Soriano Public Market
F. Ramos Public Market
Hipodromo Public Market
Inayawan Public Market
Inse Loling's Market
Inse Loling's Market
Inse Loling's Market
Inse Loling's Market
JJ Market Place
Lahug Market
Lahug Market
Lahug Market
Lahug Market
Lapu-Lapu City Public Market
Lutopan Wet Market
Mandaue City Public Market
Mantalongon Livestock Market
Mantalongon Public Market
Matab-ang Public Market
New Liloan Public Market
Old Carcar Public Market
Pajac Wet Market
Pajac Wet Market
Pajac Wet Market
Pajac Wet Market
Papan Public Market
Pardo Public Market
Pasil Fish Market
Pilipog Wet Market
Pinamungajan Public Market
Pit-os Public Market
Pit-os Public Market
Pit-os Public Market
Pit-os Public Market
Public Market Barangay Luz
Public Market Barangay Luz
Public Market Barangay Luz
Public Market Barangay Luz
Punta Princesa Public Market
Punta Princesa Public Market
Punta Princesa Public Market
Punta Princesa Public Market
San Fernando Public Market
Sibonga Public Market
Tabada Public Market
Tabada Public Market
Tabada Public Market
Tabada Public Market
Tabo-an Public Market
Talisay City Public Market
Talisay City Public Market
The Marketplace Minglanilla
Tiburcio Padilla Public Market
Toledo Public Market

Breweries in Cantao-an

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cebu Beer Factory
Cebu Beer Factory
Cebu Beer Factory
Cebu Beer Factory

Stadiums & Teams in Cantao-an

TeamLeagueDivision
University Stadium
USJR Coliseum

Airports Near Cantao-an

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Bohol-Panglao International AirportTAGMedium Airport
Camotes Airstrip—Small Airport
Danao Ultralight Airport—Small Airport
Isabel PASAR Airport—Small Airport
Refugio Airstrip—Small Airport
Tambo Airport—Small Airport
Ubay Community Airport—Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Cantao-an

68 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alaska Mambaling Barangay Health Center
Alaska Mambaling Barangay Health Center
Alpha diagnostic center
Alpha diagnostic center
Babag Health Center
Babag Health Center
Barangay Luz Health Center
Barangay Luz Health Center
Cebu City Social Hygiene Clinic
Cebu City Social Hygiene Clinic
Cebu Dog and Cat
Cebu Dog and Cat
Cebu Sagrada Corazon Health Services, Inc.
Cebu Sagrada Corazon Health Services, Inc.
Cebu Skin Clinic
Cebu Skin Clinic
Cebu Urologic Institute - Perpetual Succour Hospital
Cebu Urologic Institute - Perpetual Succour Hospital
Chiropractic Clinic
Chiropractic Clinic
City Doctors Med Clinic And Pharmacy
City Doctors Med Clinic And Pharmacy
Community clinic
Community clinic
Coremed
Coremed
Dr. Alicia Yuipco- Delfin Clinic
Dr. Alicia Yuipco- Delfin Clinic
Dr. Jojo Cortes Clinic
Dr. Jojo Cortes Clinic
Expert Care MEdical Clinic
Expert Care MEdical Clinic
Fortune Care Clinic
Fortune Care Clinic
Glory Reborn Birthing Center
Glory Reborn Birthing Center
HearthHub Clinic
HearthHub Clinic
Int'l Acupuncture and medical Clinic
Int'l Acupuncture and medical Clinic
Kaiser Mecial Clinic
Kaiser Mecial Clinic
Kauswagan Community Clinic and Social Center
Kevlo Skin Clinic
Kevlo Skin Clinic
Lapu-Lapu City Social Hygiene Clinic
Lapu-Lapu City Social Hygiene Clinic
Mambaling Health Center
Mambaling Health Center
Marie Stopes
Marie Stopes
Metro Cebu Kidney Dialysis Center
Metro Cebu Kidney Dialysis Center
Nuclear Medicine - Perpetual Soccur Hospital
Nuclear Medicine - Perpetual Soccur Hospital
OMDC Medical Diagnostic Clinic
OMDC Medical Diagnostic Clinic
Serenety Wellness Clinic (Healthcare Center)
Skin Doctors
Skin Doctors
St Peter - Paul Medical Clinic
St Peter - Paul Medical Clinic
Supercare Cebu
Supercare Cebu
Tapang Medical Clinic
Tapang Medical Clinic
The One Family Clinic & Laboratory
The One Family Clinic & Laboratory

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
74 m (243 ft)
Postal Code
6037

🇵🇭 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 Cantao-an

What is the population of Cantao-an?

Cantao-an has a population of 4,177 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 313.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cantao-an?

Cantao-an has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 122.2 inches.

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