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Palayan City, Philippines
Central Luzon · Philippines
Palayan City is a small city in Central Luzon, Philippines with a population of 23,742. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Palayan City
Palayan, officially the City of Palayan, is a component city and capital of the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 47,883 people, making it the least populated city in the Philippines.
People
Climate
| Population | 23,742 |
| Population Density | 606 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.5415°, 121.0848° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Central Luzon |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 92.8 inches (2,357 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Palayan City
Palayan City is a small city in Philippines (Central Luzon) with a population of 23,742. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Palayan City
Palayan City has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1878 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 39.2 sq mi (101.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 606/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.5415°N, 121.0848°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | 72 km |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 18 km |
| 1999 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 5 | 146 km |
| 1937 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | — | 1 | 124 km |
| 1880 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 20 | 97 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 91 km |
| Natib | Stratovolcano | 1,253 m (4,111 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Laguna Caldera | Caldera | 743 m (2,438 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Mariveles | Stratovolcano | 1,388 m (4,554 ft) | -2050 | 130 km |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | 1350 | 160 km |
| Banahaw | Complex | 2,158 m (7,080 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Taal | Caldera | 311 m (1,020 ft) | 2020 | 172 km |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 198 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 13.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 13.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in |
Palayan City has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.8") and February the driest (0.6").
Schools in Palayan City
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palayan City Central School | — | — | — | — |
| Caimito Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Malate Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Atate Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Palayan City National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Eduardo L. Joson Memorial High School | — | — | — | — |
| Platero Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Talabutab Sur Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Singgalat Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bravo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bliss Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pinaltakan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pedro Valenzuela Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Palayan City
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMR Central Luzon 105.5 | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| FMR Radyo Serbisyo 107.1 Pampanga | news, talk | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| WXB Loud 102.3 FM Pampanga | top 40, variety | AAC 211 kbps | |
| DWEE Islands FM 107.1 Pampanga | college radio, pop | AAC 211 kbps | |
| Radyo Natin Baler | — | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Palayan City
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Museum |
Libraries in Palayan City
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Library | 0.0 | |||||
| San Jose City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Palayan City
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aliaga Public Market | |||||
| Bongabon Public Market | |||||
| Cabanatuan City Public Market | |||||
| Cabanatuan Temporary Public Market | |||||
| Gapan City Public Market | |||||
| Gapan Wet Market | |||||
| General Tinio Public Market | |||||
| Jaen Old Public Market | |||||
| Jaen Public Market | |||||
| Llanera Public Market | |||||
| Mayapyap Public Market | |||||
| Mayapyap Public Market | |||||
| Muñoz City Public Market | |||||
| New CLSU Marketing Center | |||||
| Palayan City Public Market | |||||
| Provincial Market | |||||
| Provincial Market | |||||
| Rizal Public Market | |||||
| San Antonio Public Market | |||||
| San Isidro Public Market | |||||
| San Leonardo Public Market | |||||
| Sangitan Public Market | |||||
| Sangitan Temporary Market | |||||
| Santa Rosa Public Market | |||||
| Santo Domingo Public Market | |||||
| Talavera Public Market |
Hotels in Palayan City
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Palayan City
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Palayan City
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Palayan City
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base | CRK | Large Airport |
| Dr. Juan C. Angara Airport | BQA | Medium Airport |
| Bamban Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Basa Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Binalonan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bitulok Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Carmen (Rosales) Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Cojuangco Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Magsaysay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ibonan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Nampicuan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Omni Aviation Company (OAC) Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| PAL Aviation and Omni Runway | — | Small Airport |
| Pinili Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Plaridel Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pradera Verde Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Woodland Airpark | — | Small Airport |
| Woodland Airpark | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Palayan City
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Palayan City
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Divine Mercy Chapel | |
| Iglesia ni Cristo Palayan City | |
| Immaculate | |
| Palayan Seventh-Day Adventist Church | |
| Santa Cecillia Parish Church |
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What is the population of Palayan City?
Palayan City has a population of 23,742 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 606 people per square mile, spread across 39.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Palayan City?
Palayan City 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 81°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.8 inches.