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Capul, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Capul is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 4,756. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,756 Population 346/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
110.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Capul

Capul

Capul, officially the Municipality of Capul, is an island municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 12,127 people.

People

Population4,756
Density346/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain110.1 in/yr
Sunny Days144/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population4,756
Population Density346 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates12.4237°, 124.1811°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation110.1 inches (2,796 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Capul

Capul is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 4,756. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 110.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Capul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 110.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days144 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area13.7 sq mi (35.6 km²)
Population Density346/sq mi
Coordinates12.4237°N, 124.1811°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.1"
190% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 15.24"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

753 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 108 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 123 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 132 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 134 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 31 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 94 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 37 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 104 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 117 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 89 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 41 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 96 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 118 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 105 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 110 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 40 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 97 km
Apr 24, 1995 11 km ENE of Anito, Philippines M5.7 131 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 145 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 188 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 149 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 164 km
2022 Noru Category 5 293 km
2021 Rai Category 5 258 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 298 km
2021 Conson Category 1 294 km
2020 Goni Category 5 131 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 242 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 12 km
2020 Molave Category 1 109 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 65 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 121 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 207 km
2015 Melor Category 4 37 km
2015 Noul Category 3 292 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 185 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 26 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 85 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 31 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 41 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 74 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 107 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 162 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 11.1 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 14.7 in
December 78°F (25°C) 15.2 in Wettest

Capul has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 110.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.2") and April the driest (4.7").

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Schools in Capul

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Aguin Elementary School - - - -
Diraya Elementary School - - - -
Capul Ⅰ Central School - - - -
San Luis Elementary School - - - -
Sawang Elementary School - - - -
Jubang Elementary School - - - -
Landusan Elementary School - - - -
Landusan National High School - - - -
Oson Elementary School - - - -
Talugaan Primary School - - - -
Sagao-sawan Elementary School - - - -
Capul Agro-Industrial School - - - -
Capul Central Ⅱ Elementary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Capul

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Matnog Wet Market
Santa Magdalena Public Market

Clinics in Capul

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barangay 5 Health Station

Airports Near Capul

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Calbayog AirportCYPMedium Airport
Catarman National AirportCRMMedium Airport
Moises R. Espinosa AirportMBTMedium Airport
Bacon Community Airport-Small Airport
Bulan Airport-Small Airport
Catbalogan Airport-Small Airport
Manato Airport-Small Airport
San Antonio Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Capul

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capul Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
73 m (240 ft)
Area
35.6 km² (13.7 mi²)
Postal Code
6408
Website
capul-nsamar.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 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 Capul

What is the population of Capul?

Capul has a population of 4,756 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 346 people per square mile, spread across 13.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Capul?

Capul has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 110.1 inches.

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