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Paitan Norte, Philippines

Central Luzon · Philippines

Paitan Norte is a small town in Central Luzon, Philippines with a population of 2,586. Elevation: 259 ft (79 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2,586 Population 26/sq mi density
259 ft Elevation 79 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
108.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Paitan Norte

Paitan Norte

Balungao, officially the Municipality of Balungao, is a municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 30,678 people.

People

Population2,586
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain108.2 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Population2,586
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Coordinates15.8333°, 120.7409°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Luzon
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation108.2 inches (2,747 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paitan Norte

Paitan Norte is a small town in Philippines (Central Luzon) with a population of 2,586. The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet (79 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Paitan Norte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 335 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 108.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 259 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation259 ft (79 m)
Area99.8 sq mi (258.4 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates15.8333°N, 120.7409°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.2"
185% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 16.42"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

694 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 49 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 107 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 78 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 147 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 138 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 68 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 147 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 101 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 118 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 62 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 129 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 130 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 124 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 65 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 66 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 59 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 138 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 62 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 131 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 59 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 131 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 136 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 271 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 67 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 299 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 185 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 133 km
2023 Saola Category 4 246 km
2022 Noru Category 4 60 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 242 km
2021 Conson Category 1 279 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 72 km
2020 Goni Category 3 234 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 285 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 251 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 98 km
2016 Haima Category 4 237 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 20 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 15 104 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 49 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 107 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 70 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 89 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 129 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 148 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 167 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 170 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in
April 85°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 7.7 in
June 83°F (29°C) 9.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 15.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 16.4 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 11.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in Coldest

Paitan Norte has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in December to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 76.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (16.4") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Paitan Norte

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Columbitin Elementary School
Concepcion Elementary School
San Pablo Elementary School
San Juan Elementary School
Bonifacio Elementary School
Paitan Norte Elementary School
Paitan Sur National High School
Paitan Sur Elementary School
Nagcuralan Elementary School
Simimbaan Elementary School
Colosboa Primary School
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Radio Stations near Paitan Norte

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
98.3 Love Radio Dagupan pop MP3 64 kbps
Yes The Best Dagupan MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Iba filipino, music AAC 64 kbps
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

Libraries in Paitan Norte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balaoang Library0.0
Cuyapo Public Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
San Manuel Public Library0.0
Sen. Leticia Ramos-Shahani Municipal Library0.0
Tayug Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Paitan Norte

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
148 Mini Mart
Alcala Public Market
Anao Public Market
Asingan Public Market
bagoong / dried fish
Balungao Public Market
Binalonan Food Terminal
Binalonan Public Market
Carmen Talipapa
Cuyapo Public Market
Gerona Public Market
Guimba Public Market
Guimba Public Market Wet Market Section
Laoac Public Market
Laoac Public Market
Laoac Superstore
Lupao Public Market
Moncada Public Market
Muñoz City Public Market
Nampicuan Public Market
Natividad Public Market
New CLSU Marketing Center
Paniqui Commercial Arcade
Paniqui Public Market
Pura Public Market
Ramos Public Market
Rosales Public Market
San Jose City Public Market
San Manual Public Market
San Nicolas Public Market
San Quintin Public Market
Santa Maria Public Market
Santo Domingo Public Market
Talavera Public Market
Talugtug Public Market
Tayug Public Market
Umingan Public Market
Urdaneta Bagsakan Market
Urdaneta City Bagsakan
Urdaneta City Public Market
Villasis Bagsakan Market
Villasis Public Market

Stadiums & Teams in Paitan Norte

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Paitan Norte

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clark International Airport / Clark Air BaseCRKLarge Airport
Loakan AirportBAGMedium Airport
Bamban AirfieldSmall Airport
Binalonan AirportSmall Airport
Bitulok AirstripSmall Airport
Cabaluyan AirstripSmall Airport
Carmen (Rosales) AirstripSmall Airport
Cojuangco AirstripSmall Airport
Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air BaseSmall Airport
Fort Magsaysay AirportSmall Airport
Ibonan AirstripSmall Airport
Lingayen AirportSmall Airport
Nampicuan AirstripSmall Airport
Omni Aviation Company (OAC) AirstripSmall Airport
PAL Aviation and Omni RunwaySmall Airport
Pinili AirstripSmall Airport
Poon Coto AirstripSmall Airport
Woodland AirparkSmall Airport
Woodland AirparkSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
50 m (164 ft)
Area
73.3 km² (28.3 mi²)
Founded
1815
Postal Code
2442

🇵🇭 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 Paitan Norte

What is the population of Paitan Norte?

Paitan Norte has a population of 2,586 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 99.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paitan Norte?

Paitan Norte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.2 inches.

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