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Esmeralda, Philippines

Ilocos · Philippines

Esmeralda is a small town in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 2,674. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2,674 Population 104/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
108.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Esmeralda

Esmeralda

Esmeralda is a Mexican telenovela produced by Salvador Mejía for Televisa in 1997. It is a remake of the 1970 Venezuelan telenovela of the same name, written by Delia Fiallo.

People

Population2,674
Density104/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain108.2 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population2,674
Population Density104 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates15.8672°, 120.7150°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceIlocos
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation108.2 inches (2,747 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Esmeralda

Esmeralda is a small town in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 2,674. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 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 108.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Esmeralda

Esmeralda has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1888 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 7.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 19.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 29.0
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 207.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 232.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 409.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 399.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 274.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 193.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 87.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 29.0
Esmeralda 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 335 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 108.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area25.6 sq mi (66.4 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates15.8672°N, 120.7150°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.2"
185% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 16.65"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

703 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 53 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 105 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 75 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 144 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 134 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 64 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 104 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 149 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 116 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 57 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 125 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 127 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 132 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 62 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 63 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 135 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 54 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 127 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 65 km
Dec 22, 1997 Luzon, Philippines M5.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 57 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 128 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 132 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 270 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 68 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 295 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 190 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 133 km
2023 Saola Category 4 247 km
2022 Noru Category 4 63 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 241 km
2021 Conson Category 1 284 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 75 km
2020 Goni Category 3 239 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 288 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 248 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 95 km
2016 Haima Category 4 235 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 17 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 225 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 107 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 53 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 105 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 74 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 91 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 132 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 151 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 167 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
April 85°F (29°C) 2.1 in
May 85°F (29°C) 8.0 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 9.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 15.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 16.7 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.2 in Coldest

Esmeralda has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in December to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.7") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Esmeralda

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
La Paz Elementary School
La Paz National High School
San Leon Elementary School
San Andres Elementary School
Esmeralda Elementary School
Mabini Elementary School
Resurreccion Elementary School
Cadiz Elementary School
San Vicente Integrated School
San Vicente Elementary School
Santa Rosa Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Esmeralda

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
98.3 Love Radio Dagupan pop MP3 64 kbps
Yes The Best Dagupan MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Iba filipino, music AAC 64 kbps
Love Radio Tarlac MP3 96 kbps
Star FM Dagupan AAC
Love Radio Dagupan MP3 64 kbps
Easy Rock La Union 106.7 FM hot ac, opm MP3 64 kbps
106.7 Hot FM Agoo hot ac, opm MP3 64 kbps
106.7 Easy Rock La Union classic rock, hot ac MP3 64 kbps
DZAG FM RP1 Agoo 97.1 music, news MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Esmeralda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balaoang Library0.0
Cuyapo Public Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
San Manuel Public Library0.0
Sen. Leticia Ramos-Shahani Municipal Library0.0
Tayug Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Esmeralda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
148 Mini Mart
Alcala Public Market
Anao Public Market
Asingan Public Market
bagoong / dried fish
Balungao Public Market
Bautista Public Market
Binalonan Food Terminal
Binalonan Public Market
Carmen Talipapa
Cuyapo Public Market
Guimba Public Market
Guimba Public Market Wet Market Section
Laoac Public Market
Laoac Public Market
Laoac Superstore
Lupao Public Market
Manaoag Public Market - Dry Section
Manaoag Public Market - Wet Section
Moncada Public Market
Muñoz City Public Market
Nampicuan Public Market
Natividad Public Market
New CLSU Marketing Center
Paniqui Commercial Arcade
Paniqui Public Market
Pozorrubio Public Market
Pura Public Market
Ramos Public Market
Rosales Public Market
San Manual Public Market
San Nicolas Public Market
San Quintin Public Market
Santa Maria Public Market
Talugtug Public Market
Tayug Public Market
Umingan Public Market
Urdaneta Bagsakan Market
Urdaneta City Bagsakan
Urdaneta City Public Market
Villasis Bagsakan Market
Villasis Public Market

Stadiums & Teams in Esmeralda

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Esmeralda

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clark International Airport / Clark Air BaseCRKLarge Airport
Loakan AirportBAGMedium Airport
San Fernando AirportSFEMedium Airport
Bamban AirfieldSmall Airport
Binalonan AirportSmall Airport
Bitulok AirstripSmall Airport
Cabaluyan AirstripSmall Airport
Carmen (Rosales) AirstripSmall Airport
Cojuangco AirstripSmall Airport
Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air BaseSmall Airport
Fort Magsaysay AirportSmall Airport
Iba AirportSmall Airport
Ibonan AirstripSmall Airport
Lingayen AirportSmall Airport
Nampicuan AirstripSmall Airport
Omni Aviation Company (OAC) AirstripSmall Airport
PAL Aviation and Omni RunwaySmall Airport
Pinili AirstripSmall Airport
Poon Coto AirstripSmall Airport
Woodland AirparkSmall Airport
Woodland AirparkSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
50 m (164 ft)
Area
73.3 km² (28.3 mi²)
Founded
1815
Postal Code
2442

🇵🇭 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 Esmeralda

What is the population of Esmeralda?

Esmeralda has a population of 2,674 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 25.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Esmeralda?

Esmeralda 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 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.2 inches.

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