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Cartagena, Philippines
Western Visayas · Philippines
Cartagena is a small town in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 3,396. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Cartagena
The Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to the Convention on Biological Diversity is an international agreement on biosafety as a supplement to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) effective since 2003. The Biosafety Protocol seeks to protect biological diversity from the potential risks posed by genetically modified organisms resulting from modern biotechnology.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,396 |
| Population Density | 8 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.8203°, 122.4004° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Western Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 100.6 inches (2,555 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cartagena
Cartagena is a small town in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 3,396. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 427.2 sq mi (1,106.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.8203°N, 122.4004°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 | 91 km |
| 1948 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | 74 | 101 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 104 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 80°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 17.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 17.3 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 15.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in |
Cartagena has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.9") and February the driest (0.8").
Schools in Cartagena
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gil Montilla National High School – Cartagena Extension | — | — | — | — |
| Cartagena Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Canturay Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Elihan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Jacinto Montilla Memorial National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Genaro P. Alvarez Elementary School II | — | — | — | — |
| Calat-an Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Baclao Integrated School | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Cartagena
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learning Center |
Farmers Markets in Cartagena
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candoni Public Market | |||||
| Cauayan Public Market | |||||
| Cubay Flea Market | |||||
| Hinoba-an Public Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Wet Market |
Hotels in Cartagena
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Cartagena
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Cartagena
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alvarez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Basay Emergency Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Inampologan Island Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sipalay (San Jose) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tambo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Cartagena?
Cartagena has a population of 3,396 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 427.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cartagena?
Cartagena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.6 inches.