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Paoay, Philippines

Ilocos · Philippines

Paoay is a small town in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 3,284. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

3,284 Population 11/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
86.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Paoay

Paoay

Paoay, officially the Municipality of Paoay, is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 24,204 people.

People

Population3,284
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain86.7 in/yr
Sunny Days205/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population3,284
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates18.0616°, 120.5221°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceIlocos
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation86.7 inches (2,202 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paoay

Paoay is a small town in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 3,284. 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 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Paoay

Paoay has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jun (29°C), the coldest is Jan (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 2207 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 19.7° / 30.7° 6.5
Feb 25.8°C / 78°F 20.1° / 31.4° 3.2
Mar 27.2°C / 81°F 21.8° / 32.7° 6.0
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 23.6° / 33.9° 24.2
May 27.8°C / 82°F 23.4° / 32.2° 216.7
Jun 29°C / 84°F 24.7° / 33.3° 301.5
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 24.4° / 32.4° 481.1
Aug 28°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.7° 566.2
Sep 28°C / 82°F 24° / 31.9° 437.5
Oct 27.8°C / 82°F 23.4° / 32.2° 117.3
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 21.7° / 30.6° 39.1
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 21.3° / 31.1° 8.0
Paoay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 205 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days205 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area302.8 sq mi (784.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates18.0616°N, 120.5221°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.7"
128% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 21.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

751 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 68 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 106 km
May 22, 1997 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.1 128 km
Feb 6, 1999 66 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 149 km
Mar 20, 2011 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 129 km
Jun 30, 2022 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 137 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 49 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 54 km
Jan 14, 2012 65 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 143 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 54 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 85 km
May 13, 2002 58 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 141 km
May 28, 2006 61 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 141 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 90 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 123 km
Apr 7, 2003 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 119 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 108 km
Aug 26, 1999 56 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 135 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 33 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 149 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 156 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 244 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 125 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 271 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 50 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 120 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 117 km
2024 Yagi Category 1 286 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 133 km
2023 Saola Category 5 232 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 131 km
2022 Noru Category 2 292 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 188 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 180 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 238 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 184 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 19 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 157 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 80 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 68 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 40 km
1915 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (103 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 103 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 165 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
April 83°F (29°C) 1.3 in
May 84°F (29°C) 7.8 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 12.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 17.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 21.5 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 13.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
December 78°F (25°C) 1.0 in

Paoay has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (21.5") and February the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Paoay

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Evangelista Elementary School
Paoay National High School
Paoay Central Elementary School
Paoay East Central Elementary School
Nalasin Elementary School
Salbang Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Paoay

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Laoag MP3 64 kbps
Love Radio Tuguegarao MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Bangued AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Paoay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Malacanang Ti Amianan
Marcos Museum
Marcos Museum
Museo de Bacarra
Museo Ilocos Norte
TOID (A Museum of the Cordileras)

Libraries in Paoay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
MMSU University Library0.0
Social Hall & Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Paoay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bacarra Public Market & Food Terminal/Bagsakan Center
Bagsakan Center
Banna Public Market
Batac Public Market
BuyPass Minimart
EVER BAZAR & GROCERY
Gingbie's Grocery
Laoag City Public Market and Commercial Complex
Market Place
Nueva Era Public Market
Old Bacarra Public Market
Old Public Market
Pamilihang Bayan ng Sinait
San Nicolas Public Market
Sarrat Public Market
Sinait Public Market
Solsona Public Market
Vintar Public Market

Hotels in Paoay

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balay Herencia Travel Lodge
Paoay Bed & Breakfast

Restaurants in Paoay

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Herencia De Paoay
Kusina Valentin
Spam la presiosa

Cafes in Paoay

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Strassburg

Clinics in Paoay

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

RHU Paoay

Bus Stations in Paoay

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Laoag - Paoay - Batac Ilocos Transport Cooperative Terminal

Gas Stations in Paoay

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flying V
Petron
RAN Gas Station
Shell

Stadiums & Teams in Paoay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Paoay

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laoag International AirportLAOLarge Airport
Dibagat AirstripSmall Airport
Jose Paredes AirbaseSmall Airport
Taggat AirstripSmall Airport
Vigan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paoay

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Jesus Rock of Ages Ministries of Asia
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Paoay Church
Philippine Independent Church
Salbang-Iglesia Ni cristo
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
United Pentacostal Church, San Agustin
United Pentacostal Church, San Agustin, Paoay, Ilocos Norte

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
20 m (66 ft)
Area
76.2 km² (29.4 mi²)
Postal Code
2902

🇵🇭 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 Paoay

What is the population of Paoay?

Paoay has a population of 3,284 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 302.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paoay?

Paoay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 205 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 86.7 inches.

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