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Laoag, Philippines
Ilocos · Philippines
Laoag is a large city in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 112,117. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Laoag
Laoag, officially the City of Laoag, is a component city and capital of the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 112,117 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 112,117 |
| Population Density | 371 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.1978°, 120.5957° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Ilocos |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.4 inches (2,093 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Laoag
Laoag is a large city in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 112,117. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Laoag
Laoag has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jun (29°C), the coldest is Jan (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2207 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 206 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 302.6 sq mi (783.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 371/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.1978°N, 120.5957°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1988 | NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 63 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 79 km |
| 1983 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 16 | 28 km |
| 1915 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
| 1627 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 139 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (111 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Camiguin de Babuyanes | Stratovolcano | 712 m (2,336 ft) | 1857 | 151 km |
| Cagua | Stratovolcano | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 1860 | 161 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 11.5 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 16.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 19.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 13.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in |
Laoag has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 82.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (19.7") and February the driest (0.4").
Colleges & Universities in Laoag
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batac Junior College | College | - | , |
| Data Center College Laoag | College | - | , |
| Data Center College of the Philippines | College | - | , |
| Divine World College of Laoag | College | - | , |
| Mariano Marcos State University | University | - | , |
| Mariano Marcos State University | University | 1976 | Visit → |
| Mariano Marcos State University - College of Teacher Education | University | - | , |
| MMSU College of Agriculture and Forestry | College | - | , |
| MMSU College of Aquatic Sciences & Applied Technologies | University | - | , |
| MMSU College of Arts and Sciences | College | - | , |
| MMSU College of Computing and Information Sciences | College | - | Visit → |
| MMSU Information Technology and Data Center | College | - | , |
| NorthWestern University | University | - | , |
Schools in Laoag
42 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shamrock Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tangid Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buttong Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Eulalio F. Siazon Memorial Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilocos Norte Regional School of Fisheries | - | - | - | - |
| Cataban Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cabeza Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Suyo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Vira Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Barit Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Salet Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| R.B. Ablan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| A.P. Santos Elementary School & Special Education Center | - | - | - | - |
| Plaridel Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pila Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Padre Annibale School | - | - | - | - |
| Santo Niño Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| MMSU-College of Industrial Technology | - | - | - | - |
| Data Center College of the Philippines, Senior High School Campus | - | - | - | - |
| International School of the Arts, the Languages, and the Academe Laoag 2 | - | - | - | - |
| Northern Christian College Inc. | - | - | - | - |
| St. Santiago School Foundation, Inc. | - | - | - | - |
| Maestra Damasa Madarang Ablan Foundation, Inc. | - | - | - | - |
| Laoag Foursquare Kindergarten School, Inc. | - | - | - | - |
| MTPSF Center of the Arts and the Academe, Inc. | - | - | - | - |
| Our Saviour's Foundation, Inc. | - | - | - | - |
| The Living Gates of Praise Christian School, Inc. | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph Parish Kindergarten & High School | - | - | - | - |
| Northside Bible Baptist Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Caterpillar Centre for Early Learners | - | - | - | - |
| Holy Spirit Academy of Laoag | - | - | - | - |
| Laoag Central Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kid's Kollege, Inc. | - | - | - | - |
| Highschool Dept. | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Maria Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gabaldon Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gabu Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilocos Norte College of Arts and Trades High School | - | - | - | - |
| International School of the Arts, the Languages and the Academe | - | - | - | - |
| Casili Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ilocos Norte National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Navotas Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Laoag
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malacanang Ti Amianan | ||||
| Marcos Museum | ||||
| Marcos Museum | ||||
| Museo de Bacarra | ||||
| Museo Ilocos Norte | ||||
| TOID (A Museum of the Cordileras) |
Libraries in Laoag
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MMSU University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Social Hall & Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Laoag
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bacarra Public Market & Food Terminal/Bagsakan Center | |||||
| Bagsakan Center | |||||
| Banna Public Market | |||||
| Batac Public Market | |||||
| BuyPass Minimart | |||||
| EVER BAZAR & GROCERY | |||||
| Gingbie's Grocery | |||||
| Iodized Salt (road-side stores) | |||||
| Laoag City Public Market and Commercial Complex | |||||
| Market Place | |||||
| Old Bacarra Public Market | |||||
| Pasuquin Public Market | |||||
| San Nicolas Public Market | |||||
| Sarrat Public Market | |||||
| Solsona Public Market | |||||
| Vintar Public Market |
Hotels in Laoag
25 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Laoag
52 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Laoag
20 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Laoag
2 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Laoag
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Laoag
2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Laoag
18 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Laoag
28 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Laoag
25 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Laoag
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Laoag
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Laoag
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Laoag
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Laoag International Airport | LAO | Large Airport |
| Dibagat Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fuga Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jose Paredes Airbase | - | Small Airport |
| Mabag Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Taggat Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Vigan Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Laoag
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ambassador Baptist Church | |
| Bishop Residence | |
| Carmelite Monastery | |
| Iglesia Filipina Independiente, Parish of St. William | |
| IGLESIA NI CRISTO-LOCALE OF LAOAG CITY | |
| Iglesia ni Kristo | |
| Laoag Philippines Institute of Religion | |
| Laoag Seventh-day Adventist Church | |
| MCGI Local of Laoag | |
| St. William the Hermit Cathedral | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints | |
| United Church of Christ in the Philippines | |
| Victory Laoag |
Explore Near Laoag
Quick Facts
Around Laoag
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Laoag
3 places within 15 km
- • Mount Cauit
- • Mount Nagsabaran
- • St. Anne Parish Church
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Laoag
What is the population of Laoag?
Laoag has a population of 112,117 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 371 people per square mile, spread across 302.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Laoag?
Laoag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.4 inches.