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Culion, Philippines

Mimaropa · Philippines

Culion is a small city in Mimaropa, Philippines with a population of 23,213. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

23,213 Population 39/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
119.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Culion

Culion

Culion, officially the Municipality of Culion, is a municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 23,985 people.

People

Population23,213
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain119.1 in/yr
Sunny Days179/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population23,213
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates11.8904°, 120.0222°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceMimaropa
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation119.1 inches (3,025 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Culion

Culion is a small city in Philippines (Mimaropa) with a population of 23,213. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Culion

Culion has an average annual temperature of 28.4°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (30°C), the coldest is Jan (27.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2504 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.3°C / 81°F 24.4° / 29.9° 42.2
Feb 27.4°C / 81°F 24.6° / 30.5° 18.0
Mar 28.6°C / 83°F 25.5° / 31.8° 18.0
Apr 29.7°C / 86°F 26.6° / 33.2° 37.6
May 30°C / 86°F 27.5° / 33.5° 142.7
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 26.9° / 31.6° 297.7
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 26.5° / 30.5° 450.6
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 26.4° / 30.4° 445.4
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 26.1° / 30.4° 398.7
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 26.3° / 30.4° 401.8
Nov 28.3°C / 83°F 26.3° / 30.3° 113.9
Dec 27.8°C / 82°F 25.7° / 30° 138.0
Culion has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 179 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 119.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days179 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area599.0 sq mi (1,551.3 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates11.8904°N, 120.0222°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.1"
213% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 26.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

75 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 24, 2025.

Apr 27, 1994 99 km NNW of Buluang, Philippines M6.0 141 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 92 km
May 4, 2019 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines M5.7 112 km
Jul 7, 1990 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines M5.7 79 km
Jun 5, 2020 9 km NE of Banos, Philippines M5.3 137 km
Nov 23, 1998 45 km SW of Tayaman, Philippines M5.3 122 km
Sep 22, 2009 44 km SW of Batasan, Philippines M5.1 83 km
May 27, 1990 Mindoro, Philippines M5.1 134 km
Jun 6, 1991 47 km WSW of Adela, Philippines M5.0 73 km
Aug 8, 1991 39 km E of Coron, Philippines M5.0 60 km
Feb 8, 2021 48 km SW of Santa Teresa, Philippines M5.0 83 km
Sep 6, 2023 8 km WSW of Santa Cruz, Philippines M4.9 146 km
Sep 18, 2023 25 km W of Tayaman, Philippines M4.9 149 km
Dec 30, 1993 45 km ENE of Coron, Philippines M4.9 69 km
Jun 30, 2024 11 km W of Ligaya, Philippines M4.9 119 km
Apr 3, 2011 56 km WSW of Harrison, Philippines M4.8 143 km
Jun 10, 1991 47 km ENE of Coron, Philippines M4.8 70 km
Jul 17, 1994 25 km SW of Tayaman, Philippines M4.8 135 km
Feb 4, 2021 52 km SW of Santa Teresa, Philippines M4.8 83 km
Sep 28, 1997 48 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines M4.8 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 99 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 251 km
2021 Rai Category 3 177 km
2021 Conson Category 1 255 km
2020 Molave Category 2 141 km
2020 Goni Category 1 281 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 79 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 155 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 214 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 137 km
2015 Melor Category 4 190 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 275 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 52 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 188 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 225 km
2006 Durian Category 4 190 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 288 km
2006 Utor Category 3 79 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 174 km
2004 Muifa Category 1 64 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake - - 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.7 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 7.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 14.0 in
July 80°F (26°C) 26.0 in Wettest
August 80°F (26°C) 23.6 in
September 80°F (26°C) 19.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 11.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in

Culion has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 119.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (26.0") and March the driest (0.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Culion

Institution Type Founded Website
PSU University - ,
Western Philippine University - Busuanga Campus University - ,

Schools in Culion

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Baldat Primary School - - - -
Culion National High School - - - -
Chindonan Primary School - - - -
Culion Elementary School - - - -
Balanga Elementary School - - - -
Abud-Abod Elementary School - - - -
Cabulihan Elementary School - - - -
Luac Elementary School - - - -
Balala Elementary School - - - -
Malaking Patag Elementary School - - - -
Balala Elementary School - - - -
Loyola College of Culion - - - -
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Museums in Culion

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Culion Museum and Archives

Libraries in Culion

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library Hub0.0

Farmers Markets in Culion

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Coron Public Market
local market
Salvacion Public Market

Hotels in Culion

13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BINGBONG LERON HOMESTAY
CASA OSMEÑA HOMESTAY
Hotel Maya
HOTEL MAYA
JENNA’S HOMESTAY
RAJAS PENSIONNE
Sangat Island Dive Resort
Sunlight Ecotourism Island Resort
TABING DAGAT LODGING HOUSE AND RESTAURANT
Tao basecamp
TASHA’S HILLSIDE HOMESTAY
Two Seasons Island Resort & Spa
VILLA RIZALINA

Restaurants in Culion

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

fililipino

Cinemas in Culion

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rovars

Clinics in Culion

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Culion Rural Health Office

Airports Near Culion

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco B. Reyes (Busuanga) AirportUSUMedium Airport
Coron Rural Airport-Small Airport
Culion AirportCUJSmall Airport
El Nido AirportENISmall Airport
Pamalican Airstrip-Small Airport
SUMAPI Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Culion

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
La Immaculada Concepcion Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
45 m (148 ft)
Area
499.6 km² (192.8 mi²)
Founded
1992
Postal Code
5315

🇵🇭 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 Culion

What is the population of Culion?

Culion has a population of 23,213 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 599.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Culion?

Culion 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 80°F in July. The area receives 179 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.1 inches.

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