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Cogtong, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Cogtong is a small town in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 3,074. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

3,074 Population 76/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
73.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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People

Population3,074
Density76/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain73.9 in/yr
Sunny Days202/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population3,074
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates9.8374°, 124.5291°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation73.9 inches (1,876 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cogtong

Cogtong is a small town in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 3,074. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Cogtong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area40.4 sq mi (104.6 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates9.8374°N, 124.5291°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.9"
94% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.66"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

711 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 45 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 20 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 146 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 16 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 137 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 144 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 101 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 95 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 148 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 81 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 83 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 109 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 135 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 123 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 131 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 106 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 74 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 92 km
Mar 5, 2017 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines M5.7 106 km
Oct 8, 2000 7 km WNW of Talisay, Philippines M5.7 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 141 km
2021 Rai Category 5 46 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 266 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 178 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 268 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 230 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 133 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 135 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 198 km
2006 Utor Category 2 176 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 282 km
2005 Roke Category 1 133 km
1998 Faith Category 1 229 km
1995 Zack Category 2 94 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 238 km
1994 Axel Category 3 136 km
1994 Owen Category 1 52 km
1993 Nell Category 1 45 km
1990 Mike Category 4 75 km
1988 Skip Category 4 173 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 113 km
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 146 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 20 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 72 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 90 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 123 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 163 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 166 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 167 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 176 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 4.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 4.5 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in

Cogtong has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Cogtong

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Panas Elementary School
Tawid Elementary School
Saint Paula Learning Center
Pangpang Elementary School
Cogtong National High School
Cogtong Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Cogtong

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTG RADIO MP3 96 kbps

Libraries in Cogtong

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Approtech Building0.0

Farmers Markets in Cogtong

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alicia Public Market
Anda Market
Bagumbayan Public Market
Candijay Public Market
Duero Public Market
Guindulman public market
Inaghuban Public Market
Katipunan Public Market
Lungsod Daan Market
Mabini Public Market
Matin-ao Public Market
New Trinidad Market
Pilar Public Market
San Pascual Public Market
San Roque Public Market
Sierra Bullones Public Market
Trinidad Public Market
Ubay Public Market
Wet Market
YL Dry Goods Trading Enterprises

Breweries in Cogtong

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fighter Wine

Stadiums & Teams in Cogtong

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cogtong

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Camiguin AirportCGMMedium Airport
Danao Ultralight AirportSmall Airport
Hilongos AirportSmall Airport
Limasawa AirstripSmall Airport
Maasin AirportSmall Airport
Ubay Community AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cogtong

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Joseph Parish Church
Santa Cruz Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Postal Code
6312

🇵🇭 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 Cogtong

What is the population of Cogtong?

Cogtong has a population of 3,074 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 40.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cogtong?

Cogtong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.9 inches.

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