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Kapangan, Philippines

Cordillera · Philippines

Kapangan is a small town in Cordillera, Philippines with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,120 ft (951 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,120 ft Elevation 951 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
176.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Kapangan

Kapangan

Kapangan, officially the Municipality of Kapangan,, is a municipality in the province of Benguet, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 20,048 people.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain176.0 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation3,120 ft (951 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,120 ft (951 m)
Coordinates16.5746°, 120.5971°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCordillera
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation176.0 inches (4,469 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kapangan

Kapangan is a small town in Philippines (Cordillera) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,120 feet (951 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 176.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Kapangan

Kapangan has an average annual temperature of 19.4°C (67°F). The hottest month is Apr (20.6°C), the coldest is Jan (17.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 3664 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 17.9°C / 64°F 12.8° / 23° 26.3
Feb 18.6°C / 65°F 13.3° / 23.9° 26.4
Mar 19.6°C / 67°F 14.6° / 24.7° 56.9
Apr 20.6°C / 69°F 15.8° / 25.3° 97.6
May 20.5°C / 69°F 16.4° / 24.7° 335.0
Jun 20.1°C / 68°F 16.5° / 23.7° 399.3
Jul 19.4°C / 67°F 16.1° / 22.7° 739.6
Aug 19°C / 66°F 16.1° / 22° 876.8
Sep 19.5°C / 67°F 16° / 23° 549.0
Oct 19.4°C / 67°F 15.5° / 23.2° 415.7
Nov 19.4°C / 67°F 15.1° / 23.8° 103.9
Dec 18.8°C / 66°F 14.2° / 23.5° 37.6
Kapangan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 176.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,120 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above Philippines avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,120 ft (951 m)
Area63.5 sq mi (164.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates16.5746°N, 120.5971°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 176.0"
363% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

656 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.2 on May 31, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 117 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 128 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 108 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 42 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 69 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 130 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 30 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 144 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 26 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 42 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 140 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 36 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 149 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 48 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 39 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 93 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 67 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 36 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 29 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 33 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 57 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 128 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 217 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 14 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 215 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 235 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 71 km
2023 Saola Category 4 245 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 272 km
2022 Noru Category 4 141 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 199 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 153 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 273 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 170 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 35 km
2016 Haima Category 4 173 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 68 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 1 296 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 15 148 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 117 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 128 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 108 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 99 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 154 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 66°F (19°C) 0.5 in
March 69°F (21°C) 1.8 in
April 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 8.7 in
June 71°F (22°C) 11.5 in
July 73°F (23°C) 10.4 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 22.3 in Wettest
September 69°F (21°C) 15.8 in
October 69°F (21°C) 8.9 in
November 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Kapangan has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 66°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 91.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Kapangan

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Catiaoan Barrio School
Taba-ao Elementary School
Governor Bado Dangwa Agro-Industrial School Extension – Taba-ao Annex
Sagubo Elementary School
Kapangan National High School
Liblibeng Barrio School
Ubod Barrio School
Pongayan Barrio School
Laoangan Barrio School
Cayapes Barrio School
Kaliwaga Barrio School
Lomon Elementary School
Ampongot Elementary School
St. Theresitas High School
Toplac Barrio School
Pakawan Barrio School
Paykek Elementary School
Longboy Elementary School
Kapangan Central School
Kapangan Central National High School
Cuba Barrio School
Pudong Elementary School
Tadayan Barrio School
Gasweling Barrio School
Gadang Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Kapangan

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Baguio MP3 96 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

Museums in Kapangan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arko Ni Apo Art Gallery
Baguio Museum
Bell House
BenCab Museum
Benguet Provincial Capitol Museum
Clinton Museum
General Emilio Aguinaldo Museum
La Union Science Centrum and Museum
Museo Kordilyera
National Museum of the Philippines - Kabayan
PMA
Presidential Museum
SLU Museum of Igorot Cultures & Arts

Libraries in Kapangan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Baguio City Library0.0
Benguet Provincial Library0.0
Easter College Library0.0
Library Hub0.0
Main Library0.0
SLU Senior High Library0.0
SLU-LHS JHS Library0.0
SLU-LHS JHS Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kapangan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aringay Public Market
Baguio City Market
Balaoan Public Market
Block 4 - Hilltop Public Market
Buguias Public Market
Burgos Public Market
Camdas Satellite Market
Camdas Satellite Market
Central Balili Public Market
Concessionaire Area (Food, Souvenir, Tailor, Post)
Covered Market Area
Engineer's Hill Satellite Market
Fruits and vegetables street market
Fruits and vegetables street market
Hangar Market/Vegetables section
Harrison Night Market
Hyperbola General Merchandise
Hyperbola General Merchandise
Irisan Roadside Market
Jadee's Mini Market
KM5 Talipapa
La Trinidad Old Public Market
La Trinidad Public Market
La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post
Lomon Public Market Building 1 and 2
Lomon Public Market Building 3
Military Cut-off Talipapa
Military Cut-off Talipapa
Naguilian Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market 1
Public Market Building
Sablan Public Market
San Carlos Heights Satellite Market
San Carlos Heights Satellite Market
San Vicente Satellite Market
San Vicente Satellite Market
Sayangan Public Market
Sayangan Wet Market
Slaughter House Barangay Flea Market
Slaughter House Barangay Flea Market
Tubao Public Market
Tuding Market
Tuding Market

Restaurants in Kapangan

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mariano's Restaurant

Banks in Kapangan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Highland Rural Bank

Breweries in Kapangan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Baguio Craft Brewery
Baguio Craft Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Kapangan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kapangan

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Loakan AirportBAGMedium Airport
San Fernando AirportSFEMedium Airport
Bagabag AirportSmall Airport
Binalonan AirportSmall Airport
Carmen (Rosales) AirstripSmall Airport
Lepanto Mines AirstripSmall Airport
Lingayen AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kapangan

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
KAYA Wellness Retreats
Serenity in the Steps

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kapangan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Michael Arch Angel Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
1,016 m (3,333 ft)
Area
164.4 km² (63.5 mi²)
Postal Code
2613
Website
kapangan.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 Kapangan

What is the weather like in Kapangan?

Kapangan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 176.0 inches.

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