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Laya, Philippines

Cordillera · Philippines

Laya is a small town in Cordillera, Philippines with a population of 3,787. Elevation: 466 ft (142 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,787 Population 14/sq mi density
466 ft Elevation 142 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
84.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Laya

Laya is a surname. Notable people with the name include:Argelia Laya (1926–1997), Venezuelan educator and activist
Diouldé Laya (1937–2014), Nigerien sociologist
Jaime C. Laya, Filipino banker and government official
Jean-Louis Laya (1761–1833), French playwright
Léon Laya, French playwright

People

Population3,787
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain84.0 in/yr
Sunny Days184/yr
Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Population3,787
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Coordinates17.4726°, 121.4678°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCordillera
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation84.0 inches (2,133 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Laya

Laya is a small town in Philippines (Cordillera) with a population of 3,787. The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet (142 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Laya

Laya has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jun (29.8°C), the coldest is Jan (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1804 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.4°C / 74°F 18.6° / 28.1° 34.8
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 19° / 30.2° 37.2
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 20.9° / 32.7° 38.5
Apr 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 35.1° 46.8
May 29.6°C / 85°F 23.5° / 35.6° 134.9
Jun 29.8°C / 86°F 24.2° / 35.4° 152.5
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 23.7° / 33.9° 197.6
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 23.4° / 33.3° 227.9
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 23.2° / 33° 232.7
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 22° / 31.3° 269.8
Nov 25.7°C / 78°F 21.4° / 30° 269.9
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 20° / 27.8° 160.9
Laya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 466 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.1°F
45% above Philippines avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation466 ft (142 m)
Area270.4 sq mi (700.3 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates17.4726°N, 121.4678°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.0"
121% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 11.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

538 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 69 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 120 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 77 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 134 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 133 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 133 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 108 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 149 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 126 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 125 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 147 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 87 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 141 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 136 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 69 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 133 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 126 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 118 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 120 km
Oct 7, 2012 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.6 132 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 5 205 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 140 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 259 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 80 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 287 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 125 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 136 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 82 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 231 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 66 km
2023 Saola Category 5 161 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 159 km
2022 Noru Category 5 253 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 78 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 283 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 204 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 264 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 138 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 59 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 87 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 - 135 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 133 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 69 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 16 106 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - - 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 43 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 108 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 157 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 2.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 10.8 in
October 78°F (26°C) 11.2 in
November 76°F (24°C) 10.4 in
December 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in

Laya has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 73°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (11.7") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Laya

34 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tuliao Elementary School - - - -
Ipil Elementary School - - - -
Nambaran Elementary School - - - -
Casigayan Elementary School - - - -
Tangbay Primary School - - - -
Gobgob Elementary School - - - -
Pa-o Primary School - - - -
Nambucayan Elementary School - - - -
Nambucayan National High School - - - -
Magabbangon Elementary School - - - -
Bado Dangwa National High School - - - -
Nambaran Agro-Industrial National High School - - - -
New Tanglag National High School - - - -
Basao Isla Elementary School - - - -
Madapdappig Elementary School - - - -
Kalinga Special Education Center - - - -
Bulanao Central School - - - -
Appas Elementary School - - - -
Saint William's Academy - - - -
Tabuk City National High School - - - -
Magsaysay Elementary School - - - -
Southern Tabuk Central School - - - -
Bulanao West Elementary School - - - -
Namnama Elementary School - - - -
Kalinga National High School - - - -
San Juan Elementary School - - - -
Kalinga State University Laboratory High School - - - -
Calanan Elementary School - - - -
New Tanglag Elementary School - - - -
Bulanao East Elementary School - - - -
Callagdao Elementary School - - - -
Maledda Elementary School - - - -
Bado Dangwa Elementary School - - - -
Malin-awa Elementary School - - - -
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Libraries in Laya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
KSU LIBRARY0.0
Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Laya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bulanao Public Market
Dagupan Marketplace
Public Market
Solana Public Market

Hotels in Laya

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Davidson Hotel
Double A Hotel
Golden Berries Hotel
Grand Zion Garden Resort Hotel
M
Mahseypahn Lodge
Sandy-Uy Hotel and Restaurant

Restaurants in Laya

8 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alberto's Pizzeria
B and G's Panciteria and Restaurant
Bubble Waffle Milktea and Waffle House
Jollibee-Singson
Onasal Panciteria and Restaurant
Pan-aw Restaurant
Popo's Cafe & Restaurant
Tonnix Lodge

Cafes in Laya

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mister donut

Clinics in Laya

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Magsaysay Medical Clinic

Bus Stations in Laya

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dangwa
Victory Liner

Gas Stations in Laya

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oil Exchange
Petron
Petron
PTT
Seaoil
Shell
Total
Total
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Banks in Laya

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Landbank
Metrobank
TAFAMULCO

Airports Near Laya

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cagayan North International AirportLLCMedium Airport
Cauayan AirportCYZMedium Airport
Tuguegarao AirportTUGMedium Airport
Dibagat Airstrip-Small Airport
Lal-lo Airstrip-Small Airport
Lepanto Mines Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Laya

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
IGLESIA NI CRISTO-CHURCH OF CHRIST-LOCALE OF TABUK CITY
Saint William the Hermit Cathedral
SDA
Tabuk Valley Christian Fellowship
UCCP
UCCP Dagupan

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
293 m (961 ft)
Area
700.3 km² (270.3 mi²)
Founded
1950
Postal Code
3800
Website
tabuk.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 Laya

What is the population of Laya?

Laya has a population of 3,787 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 270.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Laya?

Laya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.0 inches.

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