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Ilagan, Philippines

Cagayan Valley · Philippines

Ilagan is a large city in Cagayan Valley, Philippines with a population of 164,020. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

164,020 Population 364/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
79.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Ilagan

Ilagan

Ilagan, officially the City of Ilagan, is a component city and capital of the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 164,020 people, making it the most populous city in the province and second in the region after Tuguegarao City. As of 2025, it also had the highest number of voters in the province, with 105,526 voters.

People

Population164,020
Density364/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain79.6 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population164,020
Population Density364 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates17.1485°, 121.8892°
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 Ilagan

Ilagan is a large city in Philippines (Cagayan Valley) with a population of 164,020. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 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.

Climate in Ilagan

Ilagan has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (22.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 3134 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 16.6° / 29.8° 126.9
Feb 23.7°C / 75°F 17.2° / 32° 75.7
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 18.7° / 35.7° 70.9
Apr 28°C / 82°F 20.9° / 37.6° 83.0
May 28.9°C / 84°F 23.4° / 38.3° 230.4
Jun 28.2°C / 83°F 23.7° / 35.7° 235.6
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 23.4° / 33.7° 283.6
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 23.2° / 33.8° 281.6
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 22.8° / 32.8° 275.8
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 21.4° / 31.7° 420.5
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 20.4° / 30.6° 406.4
Dec 24.1°C / 75°F 18.5° / 30.1° 643.6
Ilagan 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 180 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

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area450.3 sq mi (1,166.3 km²)
Population Density364/sq mi
Coordinates17.1485°N, 121.8892°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

417 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 M7.0 121 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 121 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 113 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 137 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 132 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 127 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 144 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 133 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 96 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 124 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 118 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 106 km
Jun 21, 1990 52 km E of Awallan, Philippines M5.4 98 km
Jul 22, 1990 7 km WSW of Busilak, Philippines M5.4 118 km
Jun 9, 2016 5 km WNW of Uddiawan, Philippines M5.4 106 km
May 4, 2023 Luzon, Philippines M5.4 60 km
Jan 8, 1993 21 km NW of Kabugao, Philippines M5.4 143 km
Jul 17, 1990 1 km WNW of Bone South, Philippines M5.4 139 km
Jul 16, 1990 14 km WSW of Salinas, Philippines M5.3 140 km
May 13, 2008 39 km SE of Dicamay, Philippines M5.3 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 240 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 117 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 280 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 51 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 160 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 132 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 85 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 178 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 64 km
2023 Saola Category 5 109 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 202 km
2022 Noru Category 5 223 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 51 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 186 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 236 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 154 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 104 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 58 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 161 km
2016 Haima Category 4 67 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.2 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 79 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 121 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 20 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (86 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 86 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 122 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 187 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

Ilagan 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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Colleges & Universities in Ilagan

Institution Type Founded Website
College of Arts and Sciences College - ,
College of Arts and Sciences Annex College - ,
College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology College - ,
Isabela College of Arts & Technology College - ,
Isabela Polytechnic College College - ,
Isabela State University - San Mariano Campus University - ,
Isabela State University Cauayan Campus University - ,
Isabela State University Ilagan Campus University - ,
Isabela State University, College of Nursing College - ,
La Salette of Roxas College College - ,
National Police Training Institute, Regional Training Center 2 College - ,
Our Lady of the Pillar College - Cauayan College - Visit →
Our Lady of the Pillar College (High School Department) College - ,
St. Ferdinand College College - ,
University of Perpetual Help System Cauayan University - ,

Schools in Ilagan

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lullutan Elementary School - - - -
Ilagan West Central School - - - -
Marana 3rd Elementary School - - - -
Alinguigan 2nd Integrated School - - - -
Alinguigan 3rd Elementary School - - - -
Isabela National High School - - - -
Fugu Elementary School - - - -
Aggassian Elementary School - - - -
Alinguigan 1st Elementary School - - - -
Marana 2nd Elementary School - - - -
Malalam Elementary School - - - -
Guinatan Primary School - - - -
Ilagan Sports High School - - - -
Sipay Elementary School - - - -
Naguilian Baculud Elementary School - - - -
Ilagan West National High School - - - -
Ballacong Elementary School - - - -
Cadu Elementary School - - - -
Camunatan Primary School - - - -
Casa Del Niño Montessori School of Ilagan - - - -
Chinese School - - - -
Ilagan East Central School - - - -
Ilagan North Central School - - - -
Ilagan East Integrated SPED Center - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ilagan

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 Ilagan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
City of Ilagan Museum

Farmers Markets in Ilagan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cabatuan Public Market
Cauayan City Public Market
Delfin Albano Public Market
Meat & Vegetables
Naguilian Public Market
San Mariano Public Market
Tumauini Public Market, San Pedro Tumauni, Isabela

Clinics in Ilagan

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ilagan City Health Center

Bus Stations in Ilagan

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Florida Bus Terminal
Victory Liner - Ilagan Terminal
Victory Liner Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Ilagan

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PH #4613683294
PH #4613724294
PH #4613734089
PH #626465915
PH #629191832

Airports Near Ilagan

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

Post Offices in Ilagan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ilagan Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ilagan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Ferdinand Co-Cathedral
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
139 m (456 ft)
Area
1,166.3 km² (450.2 mi²)
Founded
1686
Postal Code
3300
Website
cityofilagan.gov.ph

Around Ilagan

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 29
Hospitals 2
Pharmacies 1
Supermarkets 4
Banks 5
Museums 1
Parks 4
Police Stations 2

Things to See Near Ilagan

1 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • Andres Bonifacio Park

🇵🇭 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 Ilagan

What is the population of Ilagan?

Ilagan has a population of 164,020 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 364 people per square mile, spread across 450.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ilagan?

Ilagan 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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