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Gubat, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Gubat is a mid-size city in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 61,095. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

61,095 Population 1,176/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
128.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Gubat

Gubat

Gubat, officially the Municipality of Gubat, is a municipality in the province of Sorsogon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 61,095 people.

People

Population61,095
Density1,176/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain128.2 in/yr
Sunny Days133/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population61,095
Population Density1,176 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates12.9206°, 124.1231°
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 Gubat

Gubat is a mid-size city in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 61,095. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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 Gubat

Gubat has an average annual temperature of 28.3°C (83°F). The hottest month is Jun (29°C), the coldest is Feb (27°C). Average annual precipitation is 3474 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 25.8° / 28.6° 448.7
Feb 27°C / 81°F 25.9° / 27.9° 240.5
Mar 27.3°C / 81°F 26.2° / 28.4° 191.5
Apr 28°C / 82°F 26.6° / 29.3° 172.2
May 29°C / 84°F 27.7° / 30.7° 185.0
Jun 29°C / 84°F 27.5° / 30.9° 185.5
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 27.2° / 30.4° 262.1
Aug 28.9°C / 84°F 27.2° / 30.8° 211.0
Sep 28.9°C / 84°F 27.2° / 30.7° 247.1
Oct 28.8°C / 84°F 27.2° / 30.1° 414.2
Nov 28.6°C / 84°F 27.5° / 29.7° 387.9
Dec 28.1°C / 83°F 26.5° / 29.1° 528.1
Gubat 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 23 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area51.9 sq mi (134.5 km²)
Population Density1,176/sq mi
Coordinates12.9206°N, 124.1231°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

632 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 M7.1 132 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 117 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 105 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 84 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 41 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 74 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 125 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 102 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 80 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 85 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 132 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 99 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 121 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 104 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 94 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 86 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 109 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 70 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 135 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 141 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 205 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 121 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 288 km
2022 Noru Category 5 238 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 275 km
2021 Conson Category 1 270 km
2020 Goni Category 5 78 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 187 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 47 km
2020 Molave Category 1 53 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 9 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 147 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 66 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 159 km
2015 Melor Category 4 28 km
2015 Noul Category 4 249 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 285 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 215 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 63 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 84 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (18 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 18 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 23 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 115 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 162 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

Gubat 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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Colleges & Universities in Gubat

Institution Type Founded Website
Veritas College of Irosin - Main Campus College Visit →

Schools in Gubat

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Nazareno Elementary School
Saint Louise de Marillac College of Sorsogon - Gubat
Cogon Elementary School
Cagang Elementary School
Benguet Elementary School
Villareal Elementary School
Ariman Elementary School
Buenavista Elementary School
Badang Elementary School
Tagdon Elementary School
Bugtong Elementary School
Alegria Elementary School
San Isidro Elementary School
Gubat National High School
Bongsaran Elementary School
Rizal National High School
Mapapac Elementary School
Gubat South Central Elementary School
Aguinaldo Elementary School
Bonifacio Elementary School
Gubat North Central School
Rizal Elementary School
Tabi Elementary School
Barcelona Central School
Barcelona National Comprehensive High School
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Radio Stations near Gubat

3 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

Museums in Gubat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sorsogon Museum

Libraries in Gubat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bulusan Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Gubat

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

Restaurants in Gubat

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

cafe rosita

Cafes in Gubat

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Maiko's Bubble Tea
Manda's Cafe
Tsokolate Republic

Bus Stations in Gubat

6 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ALPS The Bus - Gubat Terminal
Bus Terminal
Elavil - Gubat Terminal
Gubat Jeepney Terminal
Jeepney Terminal
Peñafrancia - Gubat Terminal

Gas Stations in Gubat

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Gasko

Banks in Gubat

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rural Bank of Guinobatan

Airports Near Gubat

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Catarman National AirportCRMMedium Airport
Moises R. Espinosa AirportMBTMedium Airport
Virac AirportVRCMedium Airport
Amoroy AirportSmall Airport
Bacon Community AirportSmall Airport
Bulan AirportSmall Airport
Manato AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Gubat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Gubat Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gubat

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Concepcion Chapel
Locale of Manook
St. Anthony of Padua Parish
St. Augustine Parish
St. Joseph Parish
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Area
134.5 km² (51.9 mi²)
Founded
1764
Postal Code
4710
Website
gubat.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 Gubat

What is the population of Gubat?

Gubat has a population of 61,095 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 1,176 people per square mile, spread across 51.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gubat?

Gubat 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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