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Dapitan, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Dapitan is a small town in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,236. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

2,236 Population 43/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
58.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Dapitan

Dapitan

Dapitan, officially the City of Dapitan, is a component city in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 87,699 people.

People

Population2,236
Density43/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain58.8 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population2,236
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates10.2624°, 123.9497°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation58.8 inches (1,493 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dapitan

Dapitan is a small town in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 2,236. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Dapitan

Dapitan has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (29.5°C), the coldest is Jan (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1682 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 24.1° / 29.5° 129.2
Feb 27°C / 81°F 24° / 30° 90.3
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 24.6° / 30.9° 63.0
Apr 29°C / 84°F 25.6° / 32.3° 49.7
May 29.5°C / 85°F 26.1° / 32.9° 97.2
Jun 29.1°C / 84°F 25.7° / 32.5° 182.1
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 25.2° / 31.5° 205.2
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 25.2° / 32.1° 162.9
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.8° 184.3
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 25° / 31.6° 204.2
Nov 28.2°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.2° 139.3
Dec 27.6°C / 82°F 24.8° / 30.4° 174.5
Dapitan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area52.2 sq mi (135.2 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates10.2624°N, 123.9497°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.05"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

505 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 46 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 99 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 87 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 95 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 121 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 103 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 98 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 124 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 122 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 107 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 60 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 133 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 136 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 59 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 122 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 81 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 111 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 129 km
Apr 29, 1992 13 km W of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.5 129 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 73 km
2021 Rai Category 4 33 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 234 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 150 km
2015 Melor Category 4 269 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 272 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 199 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 108 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 157 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 161 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 299 km
2006 Utor Category 3 151 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 248 km
2005 Roke Category 1 73 km
1998 Faith Category 1 192 km
1995 Zack Category 2 66 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 221 km
1994 Axel Category 3 115 km
1994 Owen Category 1 16 km
1993 Manny Category 4 249 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 170 129 km
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 87 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mandalagan (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 88 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 91 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 97 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 124 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 139 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 141 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 142 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 6.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.7 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.7 in
September 83°F (28°C) 7.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
December 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in

Dapitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and April the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Dapitan

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Dominic Savio International School
Pilipog Elementary School
Bangbang Elementary School
Cordova Central Elementary School
Kalawisan Elementary School
Timpolok Elementary School
Babag Ⅱ Elementary School
Cogon Elementary School
Tiangue Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Dapitan

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Cebu MP3 128 kbps
Star FM 95.5 Cebu music, news MP3
Yes The Best Cebu MP3 64 kbps
All Radio 97.1 Cebu music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
DYAB One Radyo 1512 AM news, talk AAC 463 kbps
Radyo Natin Pinamungajan AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Argao AAC 64 kbps
Radio Disney Philippines - Cebu FM 87.5 pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Dapitan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archdiocesan Museum of Cebu
Archdiocesan Museum of Cebu
Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu Museum
Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu Museum
Biological Museum
Biological Museum
BPI Museum Cebu
BPI Museum Cebu
Casa Gorordo Museum
Casa Gorordo Museum
CCC Musuem
Cordova Museum
Cordova Museum
Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum
Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum
Museo Sugbo
Museo Sugbo
Museum of Philippine History
Museum of Philippine History
National Museum
National Museum
National Museum of the Philippines - Cebu
National Museum of the Philippines - Cebu
Pari-an Museum of Cebu
Pari-an Museum of Cebu
STC Folklife Museum
STC Folklife Museum
Sugbu-Chinese Heritage Museum
Sugbu-Chinese Heritage Museum
The Rosita R. Arcenas Galleries
The Rosita R. Arcenas Galleries
University of San Carlos Museum
University of San Carlos Museum
Yap Sandiego Ancestral House
Yap Sandiego Ancestral House

Libraries in Dapitan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
College Library0.0
Josef Baumgartner Learning Resource Center0.0
Mandaue City Public Library0.0
Mandaue City Public Library0.0
Mandaue City Public Library0.0
Mandaue City Public Library0.0
PLTC-National Office0.0
PLTC-National Office0.0
PLTC-National Office0.0
PLTC-National Office0.0
Rizal Memorial Library and Museum0.0
St. Theresa's College of Cebu Library0.0
St. Theresa's College of Cebu Library0.0
St. Theresa's College of Cebu Library0.0
St. Theresa's College of Cebu Library0.0
Sugbu Study Center0.0
Sugbu Study Center0.0
Sugbu Study Center0.0
Sugbu Study Center0.0
UP Cebu Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dapitan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bacayan Public Market
Bacayan Public Market
Bacayan Public Market
Bacayan Public Market
Balamban Public Market
Banawa Public Market
Basak Public Market
Basak Public Market
Basak Public Market
Basak Public Market
Buanoy Public Market
Cabancalan Market
Cabancalan Mini Market
Cabancalan Mini Market
Cabancalan Mini Market
Cabancalan Mini Market
Cabancalan Test Market
Capulay Market
Capulay Market
Capulay Market
Carbon Interim Public Market
Carbon Unit 1 Public Market
Carbon Unit 3 Public Market
Cebu City Fish Market
City of Naga Public Market
City of Naga Satellite Market
Consolacion Public Market
Cordova Public Market
Dait Public Market
Don Andres Soriano Public Market
F. Ramos Public Market
Getafe Public Market
Hipodromo Public Market
Hunan Wharf & Fish Market
Inayawan Public Market
Inse Loling's Market
Inse Loling's Market
Inse Loling's Market
Inse Loling's Market
Jetafe Tabuan
JJ Market Place
Lahug Market
Lahug Market
Lahug Market
Lahug Market
Lapu-Lapu City Public Market
Lutopan Wet Market
Mandaue City Public Market
New Liloan Public Market
Pajac Wet Market
Pajac Wet Market
Pajac Wet Market
Pajac Wet Market
Pardo Public Market
Pasil Fish Market
Pilipog Wet Market
Pit-os Public Market
Pit-os Public Market
Pit-os Public Market
Pit-os Public Market
Public Market Barangay Luz
Public Market Barangay Luz
Public Market Barangay Luz
Public Market Barangay Luz
Punta Princesa Public Market
Punta Princesa Public Market
Punta Princesa Public Market
Punta Princesa Public Market
San Fernando Public Market
Sea Urchin & Fish Market
Tabada Public Market
Tabada Public Market
Tabada Public Market
Tabada Public Market
Tabo-an Public Market
Talisay City Public Market
Talisay City Public Market
The Marketplace Minglanilla
Thursday Market
Tiburcio Padilla Public Market

Hotels in Dapitan

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alta Cebu Resort

Restaurants in Dapitan

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fabio's Pizza Kitchen

Clinics in Dapitan

4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Babag Health Center
Barangay Pilipog Health Station
Coremed
PH #5786024214

Veterinaries in Dapitan

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cordova Veterinary Clinic

Bus Stations in Dapitan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cordova-SM V-hire Terminal

Gas Stations in Dapitan

10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Caltex
iFeul
IFuel
Petron
PH #1038185707
PH #1185202772
RePhil
Shell
Shell

Banks in Dapitan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BANCO RURAL ISLA CORDOVA

Shopping Malls in Dapitan

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gaisano Grand Mall Cordova

Breweries in Dapitan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cebu Beer Factory
Cebu Beer Factory
Cebu Beer Factory
Cebu Beer Factory

Stadiums & Teams in Dapitan

TeamLeagueDivision
University Stadium
USJR Coliseum

Airports Near Dapitan

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Bohol-Panglao International AirportTAGMedium Airport
Camotes AirstripSmall Airport
Danao Ultralight AirportSmall Airport
Isabel PASAR AirportSmall Airport
Refugio AirstripSmall Airport
Ubay Community AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Dapitan

68 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alaska Mambaling Barangay Health Center
Alaska Mambaling Barangay Health Center
Alpha diagnostic center
Alpha diagnostic center
Babag Health Center
Babag Health Center
Barangay Luz Health Center
Barangay Luz Health Center
Cebu City Social Hygiene Clinic
Cebu City Social Hygiene Clinic
Cebu Dog and Cat
Cebu Dog and Cat
Cebu Sagrada Corazon Health Services, Inc.
Cebu Sagrada Corazon Health Services, Inc.
Cebu Skin Clinic
Cebu Skin Clinic
Cebu Urologic Institute - Perpetual Succour Hospital
Cebu Urologic Institute - Perpetual Succour Hospital
Chiropractic Clinic
Chiropractic Clinic
City Doctors Med Clinic And Pharmacy
City Doctors Med Clinic And Pharmacy
Community clinic
Community clinic
Coremed
Coremed
Dr. Alicia Yuipco- Delfin Clinic
Dr. Alicia Yuipco- Delfin Clinic
Dr. Jojo Cortes Clinic
Dr. Jojo Cortes Clinic
Expert Care MEdical Clinic
Expert Care MEdical Clinic
Fortune Care Clinic
Fortune Care Clinic
Glory Reborn Birthing Center
Glory Reborn Birthing Center
HearthHub Clinic
HearthHub Clinic
Int'l Acupuncture and medical Clinic
Int'l Acupuncture and medical Clinic
Kaiser Mecial Clinic
Kaiser Mecial Clinic
Kauswagan Community Clinic and Social Center
Kevlo Skin Clinic
Kevlo Skin Clinic
Lapu-Lapu City Social Hygiene Clinic
Lapu-Lapu City Social Hygiene Clinic
Mambaling Health Center
Mambaling Health Center
Marie Stopes
Marie Stopes
Metro Cebu Kidney Dialysis Center
Metro Cebu Kidney Dialysis Center
Nuclear Medicine - Perpetual Soccur Hospital
Nuclear Medicine - Perpetual Soccur Hospital
OMDC Medical Diagnostic Clinic
OMDC Medical Diagnostic Clinic
Serenety Wellness Clinic (Healthcare Center)
Skin Doctors
Skin Doctors
St Peter - Paul Medical Clinic
St Peter - Paul Medical Clinic
Supercare Cebu
Supercare Cebu
Tapang Medical Clinic
Tapang Medical Clinic
The One Family Clinic & Laboratory
The One Family Clinic & Laboratory

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dapitan

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fatima Chapel
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Lokal ng Cordova, Iglesia ni Cristo
Our Mother of Perpetual Help

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
2 m (7 ft)
Area
17.2 km² (6.6 mi²)
Founded
1960
Postal Code
6017
Website
cordova.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 Dapitan

What is the population of Dapitan?

Dapitan has a population of 2,236 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 52.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dapitan?

Dapitan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.8 inches.

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