Cawayan, Philippines
Calabarzon · Philippines
Cawayan is a mid-size city in Calabarzon, Philippines with a population of 63,789. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Cawayan
Cawayan, officially the Municipality of Cawayan, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 68,510 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 63,789 |
| Population Density | 2,709 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.3672°, 122.5094° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Calabarzon |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 72.6 inches (1,845 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cawayan
Cawayan is a mid-size city in Philippines (Calabarzon) with a population of 63,789. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 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 72.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Cawayan
Cawayan has an average annual temperature of 28°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29.6°C), the coldest is Feb (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 3102 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 23.6 sq mi (61.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,709/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3672°N, 122.5094°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1973 | QUEZON | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 15 | 32 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 100 km |
| Banahaw | Complex | 2,158 m (7,080 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | 1350 | 155 km |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| Laguna Caldera | Caldera | 743 m (2,438 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Taal | Caldera | 311 m (1,020 ft) | 2020 | 178 km |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 180 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in |
Cawayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and March the driest (1.3").
Schools in Cawayan
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcial B. Villanueva National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Andres Castillejo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busdak Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Cawayan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catanauan Municipal Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cawayan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catanauan Public Market | |||||
| Mulanay Public Market | |||||
| San Andres Public Market | |||||
| San Narciso Public Market |
Airports Near Cawayan
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Marinduque Airport | MRQ | Medium Airport |
| Apuao Grande Island Airstrip | - | 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 Cawayan?
Cawayan has a population of 63,789 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 2,709 people per square mile, spread across 23.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cawayan?
Cawayan 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. Annual rainfall totals 72.6 inches.
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