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Carcar, Philippines
Central Visayas · Philippines
Carcar is a mid-size city in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 40,739. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Carcar
Carcar, officially the City of Carcar, is a component city in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 140,308 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 40,739 |
| Population Density | 130 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.1061°, 123.6402° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Central Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 122.2 inches (3,103 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Carcar
Carcar is a mid-size city in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 40,739. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 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 Carcar
Carcar has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29.1°C), the coldest is Jan (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2153 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 313.5 sq mi (812.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 130/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1061°N, 123.6402°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 49 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 122 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 65 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 86 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 151 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 174 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in |
Carcar has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 70.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.1") and April the driest (2.3").
Schools in Carcar
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carcar Christian School | - | - | - | - |
| Liburon National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Liburon Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Upland Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tawog Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Carcar Academy Technical School | - | - | - | - |
| Carcar Central National Night High School | - | - | - | - |
| Carcar Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Carcar
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 Carcar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carcar Museum and former Dispensary | ||||
| CCC Musuem | ||||
| Museo dela Parroquia de San Miguel |
Libraries in Carcar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| PLTC-National Office | 0.0 | |||||
| PLTC-National Office | 0.0 | |||||
| PLTC-National Office | 0.0 | |||||
| PLTC-National Office | 0.0 | |||||
| Ramon Seares Sr. Municipal Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Carcar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcantara Public Market | |||||
| Aloguinsan Public Market | |||||
| Argao Public Market | |||||
| Badian Public Market | |||||
| Banawa Public Market | |||||
| Barili Public Market | |||||
| Bayabas Public Market | |||||
| Calape Public Market | |||||
| Carcar City Public Market | |||||
| City of Naga Public Market | |||||
| City of Naga Satellite Market | |||||
| Don Andres Soriano Public Market | |||||
| Dumanjug Public Market | |||||
| Inayawan Public Market | |||||
| Lutopan Wet Market | |||||
| Malalay Public Market | |||||
| Mantalongon Livestock Market | |||||
| Mantalongon Public Market | |||||
| Moalboal Fish and Meat Market | |||||
| Moalboal Public Market | |||||
| Old Carcar Public Market | |||||
| Papan Public Market | |||||
| Pardo Public Market | |||||
| Pinamungajan Public Market | |||||
| Punta Princesa Public Market | |||||
| Punta Princesa Public Market | |||||
| Punta Princesa Public Market | |||||
| Punta Princesa Public Market | |||||
| Ronda Public Market | |||||
| San Fernando Public Market | |||||
| Sibonga Public Market | |||||
| Simala Market | |||||
| Tabada Public Market | |||||
| Tabada Public Market | |||||
| Tabada Public Market | |||||
| Tabada Public Market | |||||
| Talisay City Public Market | |||||
| Talisay City Public Market | |||||
| Talo-ot Public Market | |||||
| The Marketplace Minglanilla |
Restaurants in Carcar
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Carcar
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Carcar
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Carcar
8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Carcar
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Carcar
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Carcar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| USJR Coliseum |
Airports Near Carcar
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bacolod-Silay International Airport | BCD | Large Airport |
| Mactan Cebu International Airport | CEB | Large Airport |
| Bohol-Panglao International Airport | TAG | Medium Airport |
| Camotes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Danao Ultralight Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Refugio Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tambo Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Carcar
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| LBC |
Treatment Centers in Carcar
23 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Mambaling Barangay Health Center | ||
| Alaska Mambaling Barangay Health Center | ||
| Cebu Dog and Cat | ||
| Cebu Dog and Cat | ||
| City Doctors Med Clinic And Pharmacy | ||
| City Doctors Med Clinic And Pharmacy | ||
| Dr. Alicia Yuipco- Delfin Clinic | ||
| Dr. Alicia Yuipco- Delfin Clinic | ||
| Glory Reborn Birthing Center | ||
| Glory Reborn Birthing Center | ||
| Kaiser Mecial Clinic | ||
| Kaiser Mecial Clinic | ||
| Kevlo Skin Clinic | ||
| Kevlo Skin Clinic | ||
| Mambaling Health Center | ||
| Mambaling Health Center | ||
| Metro Cebu Kidney Dialysis Center | ||
| Metro Cebu Kidney Dialysis Center | ||
| Serenety Wellness Clinic (Healthcare Center) | ||
| Supercare Cebu | ||
| Supercare Cebu | ||
| The One Family Clinic & Laboratory | ||
| The One Family Clinic & Laboratory |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Carcar
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Domus Teofilo | |
| Saint Catherine of Alexandria Parish | |
| Sta. Teresa de Avila Chapel |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Carcar
What is the population of Carcar?
Carcar has a population of 40,739 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 130 people per square mile, spread across 313.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Carcar?
Carcar 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.