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Magarao, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Magarao is a small city in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 15,205. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

15,205 Population 876/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
103.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Magarao

Magarao

Magarao, officially the Municipality of Magarao, is a municipality in the province of Camarines Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 28,197 people.

People

Population15,205
Density876/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain103.4 in/yr
Sunny Days152/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population15,205
Population Density876 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates13.6604°, 123.1869°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation103.4 inches (2,627 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Magarao

Magarao is a small city in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 15,205. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Magarao

Magarao has an average annual temperature of 27.5°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 3309 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.6°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29.8° 326.8
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 21.9° / 30° 198.5
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 22.5° / 31.8° 219.5
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 23.4° / 33.3° 127.2
May 29.4°C / 85°F 25.4° / 34.4° 168.7
Jun 28.7°C / 84°F 25.9° / 33.4° 229.7
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 25.6° / 32.1° 258.5
Aug 28°C / 82°F 25.8° / 31.3° 193.9
Sep 28°C / 82°F 25.5° / 31.6° 241.5
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 25.3° / 31.2° 453.4
Nov 27.3°C / 81°F 24.2° / 30.6° 384.6
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 23.6° / 30.1° 507.2
Magarao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days152 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area17.4 sq mi (45.0 km²)
Population Density876/sq mi
Coordinates13.6604°N, 123.1869°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.4"
172% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.45"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

247 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 M6.4 146 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 127 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 128 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 146 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 120 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 53 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 17 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 13 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 89 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 120 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 113 km
Oct 12, 1994 19 km ESE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 147 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 94 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 59 km
Sep 3, 2024 28 km NE of Casuguran, Philippines M5.3 148 km
May 1, 2013 89 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines M5.3 141 km
Aug 19, 1993 15 km NNE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M5.3 112 km
Apr 23, 1991 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines M5.2 64 km
Feb 4, 2016 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.2 102 km
Apr 29, 2010 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines M5.2 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 120 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 97 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 174 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 236 km
2023 Saola Category 4 261 km
2022 Noru Category 5 150 km
2021 Conson Category 1 162 km
2020 Goni Category 5 42 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 93 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 66 km
2020 Molave Category 1 40 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 71 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 209 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 29 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 139 km
2015 Melor Category 4 87 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 247 km
2015 Noul Category 4 246 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 37 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 85 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 51 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (21 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 21 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 108 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 137 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.8 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 11.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 14.5 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 10.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.4 in
November 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 11.8 in

Magarao has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 103.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.5") and March the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Magarao

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Santa Lucia Elementary School
Bell-San Francisco Elementary School
Magarao National High School
Evster Learning Academy
Rosario V. Maramba Elementary School
Calauag Elementary School
Naga City Montessori School
Magarao Central School
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Radio Stations near Magarao

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Idol FM 105.5 Naga news, talk MP3
Love Radio Naga MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin (Visayas) MP3 128 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
Radyo Natin (Mindanao) MP3 128 kbps
Love Radio Daet MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Magarao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bicol Science and Technology Centrum
Bicol Science Centrum
Jesse M. Robredo Museum
Museo de Hayskulano
Museo del Seminario Conciliar de Nueva Caceres
NHCP Museo ni Jesse Robredo
Our Lady of Peñafrancia Museum
Peñafrancia Basilica Museum
Porta Mariae Museum
Universidad de Sta. Isabel de Naga
V Gallery x Museum

Libraries in Magarao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
James O'Brien Library0.0
Raul S. Roco Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Magarao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
As Vulcanizing Car Wash Welding Shop
Instapots
Libmanan Public Market
Mabolo Public Market
Naga City People's Mall
Pili Public Market
Plant Works
Public Wet Market
San Fernando Town Market
Sipocot Public Market
Wg Carcido Motorcycle Parts

Hotels in Magarao

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petchelleros resort

Dentists in Magarao

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Camacho Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Magarao

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PH #5255511222

Stadiums & Teams in Magarao

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Airports Near Magarao

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Daet AirportDTEMedium Airport
Naga AirportWNPMedium Airport
Apuao Grande Island AirstripSmall Airport
Jose Panganiban (Larap) AirstripSmall Airport
Lahuy AirportSmall Airport
Paracale AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Magarao

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mary Co-Redemptrix Church
St. Anne Parish
Villa Karangahan Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Area
45.0 km² (17.4 mi²)
Postal Code
4403

🇵🇭 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 Magarao

What is the population of Magarao?

Magarao has a population of 15,205 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 876 people per square mile, spread across 17.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Magarao?

Magarao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.4 inches.

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