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Dapitan, Philippines
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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).
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About 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
Climate
| Population | 2,236 |
| Population Density | 43 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.2624°, 123.9497° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Central Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.8 inches (1,493 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 52.2 sq mi (135.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.2624°N, 123.9497°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
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 | — | — | — | — |
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
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual 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
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Josef Baumgartner Learning Resource Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Mandaue City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mandaue City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mandaue City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Mandaue City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| PLTC-National Office | 0.0 | |||||
| PLTC-National Office | 0.0 | |||||
| PLTC-National Office | 0.0 | |||||
| PLTC-National Office | 0.0 | |||||
| Rizal Memorial Library and Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Theresa's College of Cebu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Theresa's College of Cebu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Theresa's College of Cebu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| St. Theresa's College of Cebu Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Sugbu Study Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Sugbu Study Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Sugbu Study Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Sugbu Study Center | 0.0 | |||||
| UP Cebu Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Dapitan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Restaurants in Dapitan
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Dapitan
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Dapitan
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Dapitan
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Dapitan
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Dapitan
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Dapitan
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Dapitan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cebu Beer Factory | ||||
| Cebu Beer Factory | ||||
| Cebu Beer Factory | ||||
| Cebu Beer Factory |
Stadiums & Teams in Dapitan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| University Stadium | ||
| USJR Coliseum |
Airports Near Dapitan
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mactan Cebu International Airport | CEB | Large Airport |
| Bohol-Panglao International Airport | TAG | Medium Airport |
| Camotes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Danao Ultralight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Isabel PASAR Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Refugio Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Ubay Community Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Dapitan
68 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| 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).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Fatima Chapel | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Lokal ng Cordova, Iglesia ni Cristo | |
| Our Mother of Perpetual Help |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
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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.