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Palauig, Philippines

Central Luzon · Philippines

Palauig is a small town in Central Luzon, Philippines with a population of 2,944. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2,944 Population 1/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
132.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Palauig

Palauig

Palauig, officially the Municipality of Palauig, is a municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 43,250 people.

People

Population2,944
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain132.9 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population2,944
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates15.4350°, 119.9045°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Luzon
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation132.9 inches (3,376 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palauig

Palauig is a small town in Philippines (Central Luzon) with a population of 2,944. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 132.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Palauig has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 132.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area3,021.5 sq mi (7,825.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates15.4350°N, 119.9045°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.9"
250% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 38.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

687 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 17, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 139 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 41 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 86 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 84 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 85 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 103 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 149 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 36 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 146 km
Jan 24, 1990 78 km WSW of San Nicolas, Philippines M5.9 105 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 82 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 41 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 56 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 121 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 112 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 68 km
Dec 22, 1997 Luzon, Philippines M5.6 59 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 119 km
Sep 22, 1990 62 km W of Palauig, Philippines M5.6 62 km
Apr 9, 1993 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines M5.6 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

84 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 126 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 204 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 285 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 75 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 146 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 234 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 216 km
2022 Noru Category 4 7 km
2021 Conson Category 1 289 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 28 km
2020 Molave Category 2 250 km
2020 Goni Category 1 250 km
2019 Kammuri Category 3 211 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 292 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 133 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 85 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 152 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 230 km
2015 Melor Category 4 176 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 136 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 2,412 139 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 41 km
1872 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pinatubo (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 59 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 94 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 96 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 119 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 185 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.7 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.5 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 10.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 18.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 29.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 38.4 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 20.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in

Palauig has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 132.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (38.4") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Palauig

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Palawig Academy Educational Foundation
Palauig Central School
A.P. Decano Memorial Elementary School
Anthony Arana Guatlo Elementary School
Alwa Elementary School
Carmel Academy of Palauig
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Libraries in Palauig

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Candelaria Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Palauig

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agora Public Market
Botolan Public Market
CAMARA Market
Candelaria Public Market
Masinloc Public Market
New Iba Public Market
Night market

Gas Stations in Palauig

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

King Fuel
Petron
Petron
PH #1418820723
PTT Station

Banks in Palauig

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rural Bank of Palauig

Airports Near Palauig

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clark International Airport / Clark Air BaseCRKLarge Airport
Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi PointSFSLarge Airport
Bamban AirfieldSmall Airport
Basa Air BaseSmall Airport
Binalonan AirportSmall Airport
Cabaluyan AirstripSmall Airport
Carmen (Rosales) AirstripSmall Airport
Castillejos - Jesus F Magsaysay AirfieldSmall Airport
Cojuangco AirstripSmall Airport
Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air BaseSmall Airport
Hermana Mayor Island AirstripSmall Airport
Hermana Menor Island AirstripSmall Airport
Iba AirportSmall Airport
Lingayen AirportSmall Airport
Nampicuan AirstripSmall Airport
Omni Aviation Company (OAC) AirstripSmall Airport
PAL Aviation and Omni RunwaySmall Airport
Poon Coto AirstripSmall Airport
Pradera Verde AirfieldSmall Airport
Samal (Bataan 2020) AirstripSmall Airport
San Marcellino AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palauig

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Immaculate Concepcion Parish Church
Locale of Palauig
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Area
310.0 km² (119.7 mi²)
Postal Code
2210

🇵🇭 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 Palauig

What is the population of Palauig?

Palauig has a population of 2,944 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,021.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palauig?

Palauig 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 81°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 132.9 inches.

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