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Gabao, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Gabao is a small town in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 2,349. Elevation: 115 ft (35 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,349 Population 22/sq mi density
115 ft Elevation 35 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
128.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Gabao

Gabao

Sorsogon City, officially the City of Sorsogon, is a component city and capital of the province of Sorsogon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 187,670 people.

People

Population2,349
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain128.2 in/yr
Sunny Days133/yr
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Population2,349
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Coordinates12.9924°, 124.0169°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation128.2 inches (3,255 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gabao

Gabao is a small town in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 2,349. The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet (35 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 128.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Gabao

Gabao 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
Gabao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 128.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 115 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days133 days/yr

Geography

Elevation115 ft (35 m)
Area106.6 sq mi (276.1 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates12.9924°N, 124.0169°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 128.2"
237% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 19.53"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

551 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 145 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 130 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 103 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 92 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 41 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 114 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 78 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 138 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 84 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 98 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 135 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 145 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 111 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 103 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 92 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 102 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 106 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 86 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 146 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 140 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 215 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 119 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 289 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 282 km
2022 Noru Category 5 228 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 281 km
2021 Conson Category 1 257 km
2020 Goni Category 5 72 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 177 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 56 km
2020 Molave Category 1 46 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 9 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 155 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 57 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 155 km
2015 Melor Category 4 33 km
2015 Noul Category 4 248 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 229 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 286 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 15 139 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 92 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 9 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 25 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 101 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 15.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 9.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 14.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 17.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 19.5 in Wettest

Gabao has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 128.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (19.5") and April the driest (5.9").

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Schools in Gabao

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
San Lorenzo Elementary School - - - -
Bibincahan Elementary School - - - -
Our Lady's Village Elementary School - - - -
Our Lady of Peñafrancia Minor Seminary - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gabao

4 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
Radyo Natin Buhi - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Gabao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sorsogon Museum

Libraries in Gabao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bulusan Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gabao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bulusan Public Market
Casiguran Public Market
Gubat Public Market
Poblacion Castilla Local Market
Prieto Diaz Public Market
Public Market
Santo Domingo Public Market
Sorsogon Public Market

Hotels in Gabao

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ingko Hotel

Restaurants in Gabao

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abalai Restaurant
La Fhang Resto Grill
Rosario's Cafe & Restaurant

Clinics in Gabao

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PH #1177893618

Gas Stations in Gabao

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

gas
Kabise Fuel Station
Petron
Petron
Xtrm Power Petroleum

Airports Near Gabao

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Catarman National AirportCRMMedium Airport
Moises R. Espinosa AirportMBTMedium Airport
Naga AirportWNPMedium Airport
Virac AirportVRCMedium Airport
Amoroy Airport-Small Airport
Bacon Community Airport-Small Airport
Bulan Airport-Small Airport
Calanay Airport-Small Airport
San Antonio Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gabao

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo - Lokal ng Baribag
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
86 m (282 ft)
Area
276.1 km² (106.6 mi²)
Founded
1895
Postal Code
4700
Website
sorsogoncity.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 Gabao

What is the population of Gabao?

Gabao has a population of 2,349 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 106.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gabao?

Gabao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 128.2 inches.

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