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Legaspi, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Legaspi is a large city in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 179,481. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

179,481 Population 3,025/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
87.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Legaspi

Legaspi

Legazpi (Tagalog: [lɛˈɡaspɪ] or the City of Legazpi, is a component city and capital of the province of Albay, Philippines. It occupies 161.6 km2 on the western shore of Albay Gulf, approximately 560 km by road southeast of Manila, serving as the principal gateway to the Bicol Region. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 210,616 people.

People

Population179,481
Density3,025/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain87.5 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population179,481
Population Density3,025 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates13.1413°, 123.7407°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation87.5 inches (2,222 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Legaspi

Legaspi is a large city in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 179,481. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Legaspi

Legaspi has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 3629 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 23.2° / 28.9° 347.2
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 23.2° / 29.4° 249.7
Mar 27°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.1° 237.2
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.6° 158.2
May 28.9°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.4° 209.8
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.2° / 32.3° 222.2
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.8° / 31.5° 289.5
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.9° / 31.4° 232.1
Sep 28°C / 82°F 24.6° / 31.4° 282.2
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.1° 319.1
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 24.3° / 30.4° 470.3
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 23.9° / 29.3° 611.0
Legaspi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 87.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area59.3 sq mi (153.7 km²)
Population Density3,025/sq mi
Coordinates13.1413°N, 123.7407°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"
130% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 18.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

430 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 111 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 114 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 60 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 93 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 147 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 100 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 131 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 111 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 144 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 139 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 87 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 110 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 62 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 117 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 90 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 88 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 143 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 98 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 80 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 143 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 238 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 118 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 257 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 272 km
2022 Noru Category 5 207 km
2021 Conson Category 1 224 km
2020 Goni Category 5 43 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 153 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 62 km
2020 Molave Category 1 48 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 27 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 165 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 49 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 153 km
2015 Melor Category 4 46 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 296 km
2015 Noul Category 4 251 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 263 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 296 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 106 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 114 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 26 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 54 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 70 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 12.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 7.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 17.5 in
December 78°F (26°C) 18.6 in Wettest

Legaspi has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 128.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (18.6") and April the driest (5.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Legaspi

Institution Type Founded Website
Amando Cope College College - ,
Aquinas Univeristy Professional Schools College - ,
Bicol College College - ,
Bicol University College of Education Integrated Laboratory School - Elementary Department College - ,
Bicol University College of Education Integrated Laboratory School - High School Department College - ,
Bicol University Daraga Campus University - Visit →
Bicol University Development Foundation Inc. College - ,
Bicol University East Campus University - ,
Bicol University Guinobatan University - ,
Bicol University Guinobatan - Mauraro Campus University - ,
Bicol University Tabaco Campus University - ,
Bicol University West Campus University - Visit →
BU - College of Business Economics & Management University - ,
BU College of Social Science and Philosophy University - ,
CCDI - Tabaco College - ,
College of Arts and Letters College - ,
College of Dental Medicine College - ,
College of Education College - ,
College of Law College - ,
College of Law College - ,
College of Medicine College - ,
College of Nursing College - ,
College of Science College - ,
D.B. Peña Memorial College Foundation College - ,
Daraga Community College College - ,
Divine Word College of Legazpi College - ,
Donsol Community College College - ,
Dr. Ruby Lanting-Casaul Educational Foundation, Inc. College - ,
Graduate School College - ,
Guinobatan Community College College - ,
Immaculate Concepcion College College - ,
Institute of Physical Education, Sports, and Recreation College - ,
Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance and Development College - ,
Mariners' Polytechnic Colleges Foundation, Inc. College - ,
Mariners' Polytechnic Colleges Foundation, Inc. College - ,
Mater Salutis College Seminary College - ,
Oas Community College College - ,
Open University College - ,
Pilar Community College College - ,
PLT College College - ,
Republic Colleges of Guinobatan College - ,
San Francisco Institute of Science & Technology College - ,
San Jose Community College College - ,
Southern Luzon Technological College Foundation Inc. College - ,
Sto. Domingo Community College College - ,
Tabaco College San Francisco Campus College - ,
Tanchuling College College - ,
University of Santo Tomas Legazpi University - ,
Zamora Memorial College College - ,

Schools in Legaspi

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mantrust Driving School - - - -
CSCDI - - - -
Albay Central School - - - -
Legazpi Hope Christian School - - - -
St. Agnes Academy - - - -
Buraguis Elementary School - - - -
Bagumbayan Central School - - - -
Reyes Computer Oriented School - - - -
Cabangan High School - - - -
Cabagnan Elementary School - - - -
Bitano Elementary School - - - -
Legazpi City Science High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Legaspi

5 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
Radyo Natin Buhi - AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Baao - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Legaspi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Legazpi
National Museum - Bicol Regional Museum

Libraries in Legaspi

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BUCAF Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Legaspi

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bacacay Public Market
Camalig Public Market
Daraga Public Market
Donsol Public Market
Fruit Vendors
Guinobatan Public Market
Legazpi City Public Market
Ligao City Public Market
Malilipot Public Market
Oas Public Market
Pilar New Public Market
Poblacion Castilla Local Market
Polangui Public Market
Santo Domingo Public Market
Tabaco City Public Market
Tabaco City Public Market Extension
Talipapa

Hotels in Legaspi

13 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bicol Travelers Inn
Kichi Hotel
La Kwatza Inn
Lotus Blu Hotel
Ninong's Hotel
Parm View Inn
Parm View Inn Guevara extension and restaurant
Parmview Inn
RMJ Apartelle
Sampaguita Tourist Inn
Tanchuling Hotel
Tanchuling Hotel
Twilight Zone Hotel

Restaurants in Legaspi

22 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1st Colonial
Ate's Eatery
Bob Marlin
Breakfast Republic
Four Seasons
Four Seasons
Gasthof
Golden Dragon
Graceland
i love bamboo
Kim's Bowl
Lolay's
Lorenzo's Lechon de Cebu
Mamay Fering's Restaurant
Mexita
Mexita's
Palamigan Bayan
Pares Queen
Pinoy Fiesta
Retazo Diner
Ysabelle's
Zukina Japanese Food

Cafes in Legaspi

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Better Batter Cafe
Black Scoop Cafe
Cake Frost
Dunkin' Donuts
Happy Kopi
KIN Coffee
La Mia Tazza
Mister Donut - Metro Gaisano Legazpi City
Small Talk Café

Clinics in Legaspi

5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Albay Medical Specialists Clinic
Diabetes Arthritis Wellness Center
Ibalong Medical Center
Nuat Thai
Skin Care Plus

Dentists in Legaspi

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basilla Dental Clinic
Dr Lyn Georgia Dental Clinic
Olaguer Dental
Teeth Center

Veterinaries in Legaspi

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Albay Pet Care
Dr. Noah Veterinary

Bus Stations in Legaspi

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jeepney Terminal
Legazpi Grand Central Terminal
Legazpi UV Express Terminal

Gas Stations in Legaspi

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CQ Gas Station
Eastern Petroleum
Filoil
Jetti
Kazel Trading
Seaoil

Banks in Legaspi

9 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Camalig Bank
First Consolidated Bank
PBCom Bank
PR Savings Bank
PSBank Legazpi
RCBC
Security Bank
Sun Life Financial
UnionBank

Shopping Malls in Legaspi

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pacific Mall Legazpi City
SM City Legazpi
Yashano Mall

Gyms in Legaspi

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pound for Pound Fitness

Airports Near Legaspi

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Naga AirportWNPMedium Airport
Virac AirportVRCMedium Airport
Amoroy Airport-Small Airport
Bacon Community Airport-Small Airport
Bulan Airport-Small Airport
Calanay Airport-Small Airport
San Antonio Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Legaspi

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
JRS Express
LBC

Churches & Religious Organizations in Legaspi

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Albay Evangelical
Legazpi Locale
Our Lady of Fatima Parish
Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Trinity Baptist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
149 m (489 ft)
Area
153.7 km² (59.3 mi²)
Founded
1616
Postal Code
4500
Website
legazpi.gov.ph/

Around Legaspi

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 56
Hospitals 11
Pharmacies 28
Restaurants 75
Cafes 16
Bars 14
Supermarkets 8
Banks 35
Museums 1
Hotels 32
Parks 9
Police Stations 8
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 5

Things to See Near Legaspi

9 places within 15 km

🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Legaspi Lighthouse
⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Kapuntukan Hill
  • • Mount Bariw
🏛️ Ruins (3)
  • • Cagsawa Church
  • • Cagsawa Ruins
  • • Mayon Volcano Lahar Ruins
🌄 Viewpoints (3)
  • • Japanese Tunnel
  • • Legazpi Sign
  • • Quitinday Hills

🇵🇭 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 Legaspi

What is the population of Legaspi?

Legaspi has a population of 179,481 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 3,025 people per square mile, spread across 59.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Legaspi?

Legaspi has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.5 inches.

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