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Macalva Norte, Philippines

Ilocos · Philippines

Macalva Norte is a small town in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 2,874. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

2,874 Population 184/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
176.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Macalva Norte

Macalva Norte

Tubao, officially the Municipality of Tubao, is a landlocked municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 31,868 people.

People

Population2,874
Density184/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain176.0 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population2,874
Population Density184 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates16.3485°, 120.3866°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceIlocos
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation176.0 inches (4,469 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Macalva Norte

Macalva Norte is a small town in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 2,874. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 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.

Macalva Norte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 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 176.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.9°F
33% above Philippines avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area15.6 sq mi (40.4 km²)
Population Density184/sq mi
Coordinates16.3485°N, 120.3866°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 176.0"
363% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 22.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

742 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 112 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 95 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 138 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 66 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 101 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 100 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 49 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 110 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 122 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 15 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 59 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 109 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 116 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 101 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 57 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 69 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 10 km
Sep 22, 1990 62 km W of Palauig, Philippines M5.6 150 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 33 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 19 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 91 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 99 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 251 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 37 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 234 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 245 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 105 km
2023 Saola Category 4 270 km
2022 Noru Category 4 108 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 232 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 130 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 198 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 34 km
2016 Haima Category 4 202 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 55 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 1 266 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 236 km
2015 Noul Category 5 285 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 28 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 112 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 95 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 132 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 133 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 136 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 7.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 13.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 18.1 in
August 80°F (26°C) 22.9 in Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 15.0 in
October 80°F (26°C) 6.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.4 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in

Macalva Norte has a seasonal temperature swing of 14°F / from 69°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (22.9") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Macalva Norte

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Macalva Elementary School
Bacsil Elementary School
President Elpidio Quirino National High School
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Radio Stations near Macalva Norte

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
98.3 Love Radio Dagupan pop MP3 64 kbps
Easy Rock Baguio MP3 96 kbps
Yes The Best Dagupan MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Iba filipino, music AAC 64 kbps
GV 99.1 hot adult contemporary MP3
Love Radio Tarlac MP3 96 kbps
Star FM Dagupan AAC
Love Radio Dagupan MP3 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 Macalva Norte

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arko Ni Apo Art Gallery
Baguio Museum
Bell House
BenCab Museum
Benguet Provincial Capitol Museum
Clinton Museum
General Emilio Aguinaldo Museum
La Union Science Centrum and Museum
Museo Iloko
Museo Kordilyera
PMA
Presidential Museum
SLU Museum of Igorot Cultures & Arts

Libraries in Macalva Norte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Baguio City Library0.0
Benguet Provincial Library0.0
Dr. Eufranio Chan Eriguel Congressional E-Library0.0
Easter College Library0.0
Library Hub0.0
Main Library0.0
SLU Senior High Library0.0
SLU-LHS JHS Library0.0
SLU-LHS JHS Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Macalva Norte

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aringay Public Market
Baguio City Market
Block 4 - Hilltop Public Market
Burgos Public Market
Caba Municipal Market
Camdas Satellite Market
Camdas Satellite Market
Camp 1 Public 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
Naguilian Public Market
Pozorrubio Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market 1
Pugo Public Market
Pugo Public Market
Rosario New Marketplace
Rosario Public Market
Sablan Public Market
San Carlos Heights Satellite Market
San Carlos Heights Satellite Market
San Vicente Satellite Market
San Vicente Satellite Market
Santo Tomas Public Market
Slaughter House Barangay Flea Market
Slaughter House Barangay Flea Market
Tubao Public Market
Velasco Rice Mill

Hotels in Macalva Norte

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agoo Swimmers World Resort and Hotel

Restaurants in Macalva Norte

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Richard's Kambingan

Clinics in Macalva Norte

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tabora Maternity and Medical Clinic

Gas Stations in Macalva Norte

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centrum Fuel
DG Pelayo Fuel Station

Breweries in Macalva Norte

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Baguio Craft Brewery
Baguio Craft Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Macalva Norte

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Macalva Norte

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Loakan AirportBAGMedium Airport
San Fernando AirportSFEMedium Airport
Binalonan AirportSmall Airport
Cabaluyan AirstripSmall Airport
Carmen (Rosales) AirstripSmall Airport
Cojuangco AirstripSmall Airport
Hermana Mayor Island AirstripSmall Airport
Hermana Menor Island AirstripSmall Airport
Lepanto Mines AirstripSmall Airport
Lingayen AirportSmall Airport
Nampicuan AirstripSmall Airport
Pinili AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Macalva Norte

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
KAYA Wellness Retreats
Serenity in the Steps

Churches & Religious Organizations in Macalva Norte

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo - Agoo

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
91 m (299 ft)
Area
50.8 km² (19.6 mi²)
Founded
1886
Postal Code
2509
Website
tubao.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 Macalva Norte

What is the population of Macalva Norte?

Macalva Norte has a population of 2,874 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 184 people per square mile, spread across 15.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Macalva Norte?

Macalva Norte 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.

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