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Ligao, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Ligao is a small city in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 10,295. Elevation: 197 ft (60 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

10,295 Population 108/sq mi density
197 ft Elevation 60 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
87.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Ligao

Ligao

Ligao, officially the City of Ligao, is a component city in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 119,779 people. Most of the city's economy came from the agricultural sector.

People

Population10,295
Density108/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain87.5 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Population10,295
Population Density108 / sq mi
Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Coordinates13.2170°, 123.5192°
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 Ligao

Ligao is a small city in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 10,295. The city sits at an elevation of 197 feet (60 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 Ligao

Ligao 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
Ligao 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 197 feet.

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

Elevation197 ft (60 m)
Area95.3 sq mi (246.7 km²)
Population Density108/sq mi
Coordinates13.2170°N, 123.5192°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"
130% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 17.28"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

362 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 M6.4 126 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 132 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 83 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 107 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 126 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 124 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 80 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 56 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 143 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 98 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 75 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 66 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 84 km
Feb 2, 2015 29 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 142 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 70 km
Jan 13, 2004 52 km ESE of Bato, Philippines M5.4 138 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 78 km
Oct 12, 1994 19 km ESE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 123 km
Apr 17, 1991 7 km N of Biri, Philippines M5.3 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 141 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 254 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 123 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 233 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 271 km
2022 Noru Category 5 199 km
2021 Conson Category 1 199 km
2020 Goni Category 5 33 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 143 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 58 km
2020 Molave Category 1 36 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 13 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 169 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 34 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 160 km
2015 Melor Category 4 46 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 289 km
2015 Noul Category 4 261 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 288 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 58 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 80 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 51 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 51 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 77 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 10.1 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 6.2 in
March 78°F (25°C) 5.8 in
April 80°F (26°C) 5.1 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 10.9 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 17.3 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 17.2 in

Ligao has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 122.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (17.3") and April the driest (5.1").

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Schools in Ligao

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Deogracias P. Princesa Memorial High School - - - -
Cristina R. Princesa Memorial Elementary School - - - -
Pandan Elementary School - - - -
Catomag Elementary School - - - -
Tastas Elementary School - - - -
Macael Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Ligao

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bespren Radio pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Idol FM 105.5 Naga news, talk MP3
Love Radio Legazpi - MP3 96 kbps
Love Radio Naga - MP3 64 kbps
OK-FM Sorsogon - MP3 73 kbps
Radyo Natin Buhi - AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Baao - AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Iriga - AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Sorsogon - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Ligao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Legazpi
National Museum - Bicol Regional Museum

Libraries in Ligao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BUCAF Library0.0
Municipal Library and Museum0.0

Farmers Markets in Ligao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
As Vulcanizing Car Wash Welding Shop
Assbok Oragon
Bikesmart
Camalig Public Market
CYBERBOOT COMPUTER SERVICES
Dakki Nabua Business Center
Daraga Public Market
Duran Public Market
Fruit Vendors
Guinobatan Public Market
Instapots
Legazpi City Public Market
Ligao City Public Market
Malilipot Public Market
Malinao Public Market
Nabua Public Market
Nb Auto Parts Gen Merchandise
Oas Public Market
Pioduran Public Market
Plant Works
Polangui Public Market
Public Market
Public Wet Market
RB Audal Motor Parts
San Juan Public Market
Sto. Domingo Public market
Tabaco City Public Market
Tabaco City Public Market Extension
Talipapa
Tiwi New Public Market
Tiwi Public Market
Wg Carcido Motorcycle Parts
Yamaha - Motortrade

Airports Near Ligao

7 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
Lahuy Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
197 m (646 ft)
Area
246.8 km² (95.2 mi²)
Founded
1608
Postal Code
4504
Website
ligaocity.org/

🇵🇭 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 Ligao

What is the population of Ligao?

Ligao has a population of 10,295 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 108 people per square mile, spread across 95.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ligao?

Ligao 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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