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Dangcalan, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Dangcalan is a small town in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 2,167. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2,167 Population 36/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
87.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Dangcalan

Dangcalan

Donsol, officially the Municipality of Donsol, is a municipality in the province of Sorsogon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 51,781 people.

People

Population2,167
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain87.5 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population2,167
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates12.9168°, 123.5838°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation87.5 inches (2,222 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dangcalan

Dangcalan is a small town in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 2,167. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Dangcalan

Dangcalan has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 3629 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 23.2° / 28.9° 347.2
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 23.2° / 29.4° 249.7
Mar 27°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.1° 237.2
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.6° 158.2
May 28.9°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.4° 209.8
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.2° / 32.3° 222.2
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.8° / 31.5° 289.5
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.9° / 31.4° 232.1
Sep 28°C / 82°F 24.6° / 31.4° 282.2
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.1° 319.1
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 24.3° / 30.4° 470.3
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 23.9° / 29.3° 611.0
Dangcalan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 87.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area60.3 sq mi (156.2 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates12.9168°N, 123.5838°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"
130% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 15.91"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

378 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 140 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 99 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 85 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 74 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 79 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 143 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 140 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 91 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 58 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 87 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 127 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 105 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 96 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 64 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 126 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 110 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 42 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 119 km
Oct 12, 1994 19 km ESE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 136 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 171 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 221 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 148 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 261 km
2022 Noru Category 5 232 km
2021 Conson Category 1 214 km
2020 Goni Category 5 65 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 176 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 35 km
2020 Molave Category 1 60 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 22 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 137 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 68 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 183 km
2015 Melor Category 4 16 km
2015 Noul Category 4 281 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 266 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 57 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 31 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 191 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 15 100 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 43 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 54 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 85 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 10.0 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in
March 80°F (26°C) 5.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.6 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 8.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 15.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 15.9 in Wettest

Dangcalan has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 112.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.9") and April the driest (4.6").

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Schools in Dangcalan

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Malapoc Elementary School
Suguian Elementary School
Vinisitahan Elementary School
Juan Adre Elementary School
Gimagaan Elementary School
Donsol Vocational High School – Gimagaan Annex
Pangpang Elementary School
Girawan Elementary School
San Ramon Elementary School
Tinanogan Elementary School
Dancalan Elementary School
Sibago Elementary School
Parina Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Dangcalan

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bespren Radio pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Love Radio Legazpi MP3 96 kbps
OK-FM Sorsogon MP3 73 kbps

Museums in Dangcalan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Legazpi
National Museum - Bicol Regional Museum

Farmers Markets in Dangcalan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Daraga Public Market
Donsol Public Market
Fruit Vendors
Legazpi City Public Market
Pilar New Public Market
Pioduran Public Market

Hotels in Dangcalan

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AGM Resort
Amor Farm Resort
Dos Hectarias
Elysia Resort
Vitton Beach Resort
Woodlands Resort

Restaurants in Dangcalan

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baracuda Cocktails and Seafood
RC Foodhouse

Airports Near Dangcalan

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Moises R. Espinosa AirportMBTMedium Airport
Naga AirportWNPMedium Airport
Virac AirportVRCMedium Airport
Amoroy AirportSmall Airport
Bacon Community AirportSmall Airport
Bulan AirportSmall Airport
Calanay AirportSmall Airport
Manato AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dangcalan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Ni Cristo

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)
Area
156.2 km² (60.3 mi²)
Postal Code
4715
Website
donsol.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 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 Dangcalan

What is the population of Dangcalan?

Dangcalan has a population of 2,167 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 60.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dangcalan?

Dangcalan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.5 inches.

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