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Loacan, Philippines
Cordillera · Philippines
Loacan is a small city in Cordillera, Philippines with a population of 6,371. Elevation: 3,428 ft (1,045 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Loacan
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
Climate
| Population | 6,371 |
| Population Density | 7 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,428 ft (1,045 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.5500°, 120.6667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Cordillera |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 176.0 inches (4,469 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Loacan
Loacan is a small city in Philippines (Cordillera) with a population of 6,371. The city sits at an elevation of 3,428 feet (1,045 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 Loacan
Loacan 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.9°F |
| 33% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,428 ft (1,045 m) |
| Area | 963.1 sq mi (2,494.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.5500°N, 120.6667°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 141 km |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 111 km |
| 1999 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 5 | 132 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 109 km |
| 1880 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 20 | 140 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (97 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 162 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| February | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 10.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 21.7 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 15.4 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 6.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Loacan has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 64°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 92.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (21.7") and January the driest (0.6").
Schools in Loacan
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caliking Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Belis Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cagui-ing Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pontino Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ba-ayan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Becday Chasoras Lamsis Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mauro Laruan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Santo Niño Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Busoc Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Loacan
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Rock Baguio | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Radyo Natin Iba | filipino, music | AAC 64 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 Loacan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arko Ni Apo Art Gallery | ||||
| Baguio Museum | ||||
| Bell House | ||||
| BenCab Museum | ||||
| Benguet Provincial Capitol Museum | ||||
| Clinton Museum | ||||
| General Emilio Aguinaldo Museum | ||||
| Museo Kordilyera | ||||
| National Museum of the Philippines - Kabayan | ||||
| PMA | ||||
| Presidential Museum | ||||
| SLU Museum of Igorot Cultures & Arts |
Libraries in Loacan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baguio City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Benguet Provincial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Easter College Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Main Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SLU Senior High Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SLU-LHS JHS Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SLU-LHS JHS Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Loacan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baguio City Market | |||||
| Block 4 - Hilltop Public Market | |||||
| Burgos Public Market | |||||
| Camdas Satellite Market | |||||
| Camdas Satellite Market | |||||
| Central Balili Public Market | |||||
| Concessionaire Area (Food, Souvenir, Tailor, Post) | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Public Market 1 | |||||
| Public Market Building | |||||
| Pugo Public Market | |||||
| Pugo Public Market | |||||
| 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 | |||||
| Tuding Market | |||||
| Tuding Market |
Hotels in Loacan
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Loacan
7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Loacan
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Loacan
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Loacan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baguio Craft Brewery | ||||
| Baguio Craft Brewery |
Stadiums & Teams in Loacan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Loacan
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Loakan Airport | BAG | Medium Airport |
| San Fernando Airport | SFE | Medium Airport |
| Bagabag Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Binalonan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carmen (Rosales) Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lepanto Mines Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lingayen Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Loacan
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| KAYA Wellness Retreats | ||
| Serenity in the Steps |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Loacan
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| UCCP |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Loacan
What is the population of Loacan?
Loacan has a population of 6,371 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 963.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Loacan?
Loacan 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.