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Gamu, Philippines

Cagayan Valley · Philippines

Gamu is a small city in Cagayan Valley, Philippines with a population of 5,545. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,545 Population 111/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
79.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Gamu

Gamu

Gamu, officially the Municipality of Gamu, is a municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 30,850 people.

People

Population5,545
Density111/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain79.6 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population5,545
Population Density111 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates17.0498°, 121.8360°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCagayan Valley
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation79.6 inches (2,021 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gamu

Gamu is a small city in Philippines (Cagayan Valley) with a population of 5,545. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Gamu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 79.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area50.0 sq mi (129.4 km²)
Population Density111/sq mi
Coordinates17.0498°N, 121.8360°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.6"
109% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

435 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 120 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 110 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 108 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 127 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 139 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 121 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 122 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 147 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 90 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 113 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 140 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 107 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 104 km
Jun 21, 1990 52 km E of Awallan, Philippines M5.4 110 km
Jul 22, 1990 7 km WSW of Busilak, Philippines M5.4 107 km
Jan 8, 1993 21 km NW of Kabugao, Philippines M5.4 148 km
Jun 9, 2016 5 km WNW of Uddiawan, Philippines M5.4 95 km
May 4, 2023 Luzon, Philippines M5.4 72 km
Jul 17, 1990 1 km WNW of Bone South, Philippines M5.4 127 km
Jul 22, 1990 10 km NW of Busilak, Philippines M5.3 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 251 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 106 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 270 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 39 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 172 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 120 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 95 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 171 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 52 km
2023 Saola Category 5 113 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 211 km
2022 Noru Category 5 211 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 63 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 195 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 224 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 166 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 115 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 46 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 150 km
2016 Haima Category 4 78 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 15 142 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 72 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 120 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 20 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 84 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 134 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.9 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in
May 84°F (29°C) 5.1 in
June 85°F (29°C) 6.9 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 6.7 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 14.0 in
November 78°F (26°C) 14.2 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 8.1 in

Gamu has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 85°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 79.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.2") and February the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Gamu

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gamu Central School - - - -
Buenavista Elementary School - - - -
Santa Rosa Primary School - - - -
Songsong Elementary School - - - -
Guibang Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Gamu

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Star FM Baguio - AAC
Love Radio Santiago - MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Santiago - AAC 64 kbps
Love Radio Santiago (M3U) - MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Candon - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Gamu

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
City of Ilagan Museum

Farmers Markets in Gamu

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aurora Public Market
Cabatuan Public Market
Cauayan City Public Market
Mallig Public Market
Naguilian Public Market
Roxas Public Market
San Manuel Public Market
San Manuel Public Market
San Manuel Public Market
San Mariano Public Market
San Mateo Public Market
Tumauini Public Market, San Pedro Tumauni, Isabela

Stadiums & Teams in Gamu

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gamu

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cauayan AirportCYZMedium Airport
Tuguegarao AirportTUGMedium Airport
Bagabag Airport-Small Airport
Bicobian Bay Airstrip-Small Airport
Cordon Airport-Small Airport
Dilasag AirportDSGSmall Airport
Dinapigue Airstrip-Small Airport
Maconacon Airstrip-Small Airport
Palanan Community Airport-Small Airport
Salolwan Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gamu

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
National Shrine of Our Lady of The Visitation of Guibang
Our lady of guibang
Saint Rose of Lima Parish Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
51 m (167 ft)
Area
129.4 km² (49.9 mi²)
Postal Code
3301
Website
gamu-isabela.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 Gamu

What is the population of Gamu?

Gamu has a population of 5,545 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 50.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gamu?

Gamu has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 79.6 inches.

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