Cervantes, Philippines
Ilocos · Philippines
Cervantes is a small city in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 20,065. Elevation: 1,647 ft (502 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°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 Cervantes
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was a Spanish writer widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists. He is best known for his two-part novel Don Quixote, a work considered to be the first modern novel. Don Quixote has been labelled by many well-known authors as the "best book of all time" and the "best and most central work in world literature".
People
Climate
| Population | 20,065 |
| Population Density | 221 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,647 ft (502 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.9909°, 120.7359° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Ilocos |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 101.3 inches (2,573 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cervantes
Cervantes is a small city in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 20,065. The city sits at an elevation of 1,647 feet (502 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Cervantes
Cervantes has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is May (26.5°C), the coldest is Jan (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 3173 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 70.6°F |
| 31% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,647 ft (502 m) |
| Area | 90.6 sq mi (234.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 221/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.9909°N, 120.7359°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 60 km |
| 1983 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 16 | 139 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 71°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 12.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 13.9 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 20.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 15.9 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 9.8 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in |
Cervantes has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 67°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 101.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (20.6") and January the driest (1.0").
Schools in Cervantes
16 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pautan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cervantes Central School | - | - | - | - |
| Zigzag Pines Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Daing Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Libang Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| San Juan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cervantes National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Liqueo Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Malaya Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naiba Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bunga National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Cabaroan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Namaligan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tam-awan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Paang Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lamagan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Cervantes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bontoc Museum | ||||
| Ganduyan Museum | ||||
| Masferré Photographs |
Libraries in Cervantes
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Provincial Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cervantes
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buguias Public Market | |||||
| Cervantes Public Market | |||||
| Mankayan Public Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Sagada Public Market | |||||
| Tadian Public Market |
Gas Stations in Cervantes
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Cervantes
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Loakan Airport | BAG | Medium Airport |
| San Fernando Airport | SFE | Medium Airport |
| Bagabag Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cordon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lepanto Mines Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Vigan Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Cervantes
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Seventh Day Adventist Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Cervantes?
Cervantes has a population of 20,065 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 221 people per square mile, spread across 90.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cervantes?
Cervantes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 101.3 inches.
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