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Cantapoy, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Cantapoy is a small town in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 2,259. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

2,259 Population 54/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
141.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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People

Population2,259
Density54/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain141.0 in/yr
Sunny Days126/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population2,259
Population Density54 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates9.4906°, 125.4364°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation141.0 inches (3,581 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cantapoy

Cantapoy is a small town in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 2,259. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 141.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Cantapoy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 141.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days126 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area41.6 sq mi (107.8 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates9.4906°N, 125.4364°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 141.0"
271% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 23.23"
Driest Month (Sep) 6.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,302 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 134 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 87 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 93 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 99 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 93 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 46 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 50 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 95 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 61 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 85 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 82 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 90 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 122 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 104 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 117 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 106 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 105 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 141 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 155 km
2021 Rai Category 5 68 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 293 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 192 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 253 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 268 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 154 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 151 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 210 km
2006 Utor Category 1 201 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 274 km
2005 Roke Category 1 182 km
2004 Nida Category 4 269 km
1998 Faith Category 1 257 km
1995 Zack Category 2 116 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 270 km
1994 Axel Category 4 147 km
1994 Owen Category 1 83 km
1993 Nell Category 1 29 km
1990 Mike Category 4 95 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 170 143 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 90 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 92 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 23.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 16.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in Driest
October 80°F (27°C) 9.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 14.6 in
December 78°F (26°C) 20.3 in

Cantapoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 141.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (23.2") and September the driest (6.1").

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Schools in Cantapoy

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Alvarez Elementary School
Karihatag Elementary School
Sohoton Elementary School
Dumanig Elementary School
Mansayao Elementary School
Tapian Elementary School
Tagbuyawan Elementary School
Villa Riza National High School
Villa Riza Elementary School
Cantapoy National High School
Cantapoy Elementary School
Bunga Elementary School
Pili Elementary School
Pili National High School
San Francisco Elementary School
Hacienda National High School
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Farmers Markets in Cantapoy

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bad-as Public Market
Campo Public Market
Kitcharao Public Market
Mainit Public Market
San Isidro Public Market
Sison Public Market

Clinics in Cantapoy

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barangay Health Station

Airports Near Cantapoy

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Camiguin AirportCGMMedium Airport
Surigao AirportSUGMedium Airport
Tandag AirportTDGMedium Airport
Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) AirstripSmall Airport
Limasawa AirstripSmall Airport
Maasin AirportSmall Airport
Siargao AirportIAOSmall Airport

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 Cantapoy

What is the population of Cantapoy?

Cantapoy has a population of 2,259 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 41.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cantapoy?

Cantapoy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 141.0 inches.

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