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Luba, Philippines

Cordillera · Philippines

Luba is a small city in Cordillera, Philippines with a population of 6,402. Elevation: 574 ft (175 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

6,402 Population 283/sq mi density
574 ft Elevation 175 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
101.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Luba

Luba

Luba, officially the Municipality of Luba, is a municipality in the province of Abra, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 6,402 people.

People

Population6,402
Density283/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain101.9 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Population6,402
Population Density283 / sq mi
Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Coordinates17.3180°, 120.6945°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCordillera
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation101.9 inches (2,589 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Luba

Luba is a small city in Philippines (Cordillera) with a population of 6,402. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet (175 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Luba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 101.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area57.3 sq mi (148.3 km²)
Population Density283/sq mi
Coordinates17.3180°N, 120.6945°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.9"
168% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 24.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

674 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 26 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 97 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 23 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 100 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 126 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 109 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 114 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 107 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 125 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 43 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 105 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 50 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 118 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 66 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 53 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 92 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 108 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 96 km
Oct 7, 2012 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.6 139 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 225 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 100 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 186 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 42 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 135 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 78 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 160 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 271 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 56 km
2023 Saola Category 5 237 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 191 km
2022 Noru Category 4 219 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 161 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 264 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 275 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 236 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 207 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 87 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 72 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 147 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 147 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 26 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 103 km
1915 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 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 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in Driest
February 75°F (24°C) 0.8 in Coldest
March 78°F (25°C) 1.4 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 10.3 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 15.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 22.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 24.5 in Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 15.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in

Luba has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in February to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (24.5") and January the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Luba

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lipting Primary School
Lul-luno Elementary School
Lul-luno National High School
Tukipa Primary School
Botot Elementary School
Luzong Elementary School
Luzong National High School
Ampalioc Primary School
Pacpaca Elementary School
Sabnangan Elementary School
Tamac Integrated School
Agumanay Elementary School
Tillilo Primary School
Gayaman Elementary School
Pega Primary School
Amtuagan Elementary School
Luba Central School
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Radio Stations near Luba

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Laoag MP3 64 kbps
Love Radio Tuguegarao MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Bangued AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Luba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ganduyan Museum
Masferré Photographs

Libraries in Luba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burgos Library0.0
Candon City Library0.0
Nagrebcan Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Luba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Candon Public Market
Narvacan Farmers Market
Narvacan Public Market
Public Market
Sagada Public Market
Santa Cruz Public Market
Santa Lucia Public Market

Airports Near Luba

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
San Fernando AirportSFEMedium Airport
Bagabag AirportSmall Airport
Cordon AirportSmall Airport
Lepanto Mines AirstripSmall Airport
Vigan AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
421 m (1,381 ft)
Area
148.3 km² (57.2 mi²)
Postal Code
2813

🇵🇭 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 Luba

What is the population of Luba?

Luba has a population of 6,402 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 283 people per square mile, spread across 57.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Luba?

Luba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.9 inches.

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