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Papaya, Philippines

Central Luzon · Philippines

Papaya is a mid-size city in Central Luzon, Philippines with a population of 38,640. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

38,640 Population 408/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
92.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Papaya

Papaya

The papaya, papaw, or pawpaw is the plant species Carica papaya, one of the 21 accepted species in the genus Carica of the family Caricaceae. Papaya is also the name of its fruit. It was first domesticated in Mesoamerica, within modern-day southern Mexico and Central America. It is grown in several countries in regions with a tropical climate. In 2024, India was the leading producer, accounting for 36% of the world total.

People

Population38,640
Density408/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain92.8 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population38,640
Population Density408 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates15.3202°, 120.8357°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Luzon
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation92.8 inches (2,357 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Papaya

Papaya is a mid-size city in Philippines (Central Luzon) with a population of 38,640. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 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 Papaya

Papaya 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 31.7° 19.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 32.7° 17.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 34.3° 20.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 36.2° 51.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / 35.7° 176.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 33.8° 209.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 32.3° 348.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 31.8° 371.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 32.1° 311.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 32.4° 213.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 32.5° 94.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 31.9° 45.0
Papaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 92.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area94.7 sq mi (245.3 km²)
Population Density408/sq mi
Coordinates15.3202°N, 120.8357°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"
144% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.71"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

730 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 54 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 127 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 132 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 146 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 124 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 146 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 53 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 131 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 110 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 131 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 132 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 95 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 140 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 119 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 88 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 119 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 34 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 115 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 120 km
Dec 22, 1997 Luzon, Philippines M5.6 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 110 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 185 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 167 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 100 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 140 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 170 km
2023 Saola Category 4 263 km
2022 Noru Category 4 15 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 283 km
2021 Conson Category 1 223 km
2020 Goni Category 4 178 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 29 km
2020 Molave Category 2 250 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 236 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 154 km
2016 Haima Category 4 288 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 76 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 178 km
2015 Melor Category 4 168 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 95 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.7 m (15 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 148 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 107 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 148 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 54 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 127 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 116 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 132 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 148 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (17 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 17 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 56 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 82 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 96 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 110 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 143 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 148 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in
May 85°F (29°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 10.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 15.7 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 15.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 12.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in

Papaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.7") and February the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Papaya

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Papaya Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Papaya

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
FMR University FM 102.3 college radio AAC+ 64 kbps
Newsline Central Luzon 105.5 FM music, news MP3 128 kbps
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

Museums in Papaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Angeles University Foundation Museum
Angeles University Foundation Museum
Aquino Ancestral House
Aquino Center and Museum
Aquino Center and Museum
Armed Forces Museum of the Province of Tarlac
Armed Forces Museum of the Province of Tarlac
Bale Herencia
Bale Herencia
Center for Kapampangan Studies Museum
Center for Kapampangan Studies Museum
Diwa ng Tarlac
Diwa ng Tarlac
Iglesia ni cristo
Museum of Angeles City
Museum of Angeles City
Museum of Philippine Social History
Museum of Philippine Social History
Nayong Pilipino
Nayong Pilipino
University Museum

Libraries in Papaya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Angeles City Library and Information Center0.0
Angeles Cuty Library and Info. Center0.0
Angeles Cuty Library and Info. Center0.0
Angeles Cuty Library and Info. Center0.0
Angeles University Library0.0
Candaba Library0.0
Capas Baptist Church0.0
Jose Yap Memorial Library0.0
LRC - 3rd Building0.0
LRC - 3rd Building0.0
LRC - 3rd Building0.0
LRC - 5th Building0.0
LRC - 5th Building0.0
LRC - 5th Building0.0
Roozen Library0.0
Roozen Library0.0
Roozen Library0.0
Tarlac Provincial Library0.0
University Library0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Papaya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aliaga Public Market
Apung Adang Talipapa
Arayat Public Market
Balibago Public Market
Bebang Ador Talipapa
Bebe Talipapa
Bulaon Public Market
Cabanatuan City Public Market
Cabanatuan Temporary Public Market
Cabiao Floating Market
Candaba Public Market
Capas Public Market
Capaya Satellite Wet Market
Concepcion Public Market
Gapan City Public Market
Gapan Wet Market
General Tinio Public Market
Irene Talipapa
Jack Talipapa
Jaen Old Public Market
Jaen Public Market
La Paz Public Market
Madapdap Wet & Dry Market
Magalang Public Market
Market Basket
Mayapyap Public Market
Mayapyap Public Market
Mayet Talipapa
Nepo Mart
Pandacaqui Public Market
Pascual Talipapa
Provincial Market
Provincial Market
San Antonio Public Market
San Ildefonso Public Market
San Isidro Public Market
San Leonardo Public Market
San Miguel Public Market
San Nicolas Public Market
Sandugo
Sandugo
Sangitan Public Market
Sangitan Temporary Market
Santa Ana Public Market
Santa Rosa Public Market
Sibul Maket
Talipapa
Talipapa Wet Market
Talipapa Wet Market
Tarlac City Downtown Public Market
Tarlac Public Market A Section
Tarlac Public Market B Section
Tarlac Public Market C Section
Xevera Public Market
Zaragoza Public Market

Gas Stations in Papaya

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PH #4265752890
PH #4265804097

Stadiums & Teams in Papaya

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Airports Near Papaya

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clark International Airport / Clark Air BaseCRKLarge Airport
Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi PointSFSLarge Airport
Dr. Juan C. Angara AirportBQAMedium Airport
Bamban AirfieldSmall Airport
Basa Air BaseSmall Airport
Binalonan AirportSmall Airport
Bitulok AirstripSmall Airport
Cabaluyan AirstripSmall Airport
Carmen (Rosales) AirstripSmall Airport
Castillejos - Jesus F Magsaysay AirfieldSmall 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
Plaridel AirportSmall Airport
Pradera Verde AirfieldSmall Airport
Samal (Bataan 2020) AirstripSmall Airport
San Marcellino AirfieldSmall Airport
Woodland AirparkSmall Airport
Woodland AirparkSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Papaya

89 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Acli Resettlement Health Center
Acli Resettlement Health Center
Agsa Medical Service LTO Accredited
Agsa Medical Service LTO Accredited
Aleth Skin Clinic
Aleth Skin Clinic
Angeles City Reproductive Health and Wellness Center
Angeles City Reproductive Health and Wellness Center
Angeles Maternity and Medical Clinic
Bognot Eye Clinic
Bognot Eye Clinic
Caroline I. Feliciano, MD - Ob-Gyn and Medical Clinic
Caroline I. Feliciano, MD - Ob-Gyn and Medical Clinic
Centralle Medical Diagnostic and Polyclinic
Centralle Medical Diagnostic and Polyclinic
Check-Med (LTO Accredited Medical Clinic)
Check-Med (LTO Accredited Medical Clinic)
Children's Clinic
Clinica Bansil
Clinica Bansil
Co - Sy Fertility Clinic
Co - Sy Fertility Clinic
Concepcion Barangay Health Center
Culubasa Health Center
Culubasa Health Center
Dizon Clinic Centre 2
Dominican Children's Clinic
Dominican Children's Clinic
Dr. Fred S. Patawaran LTO Accredited Physician
Dr. Fred S. Patawaran LTO Accredited Physician
DR. R.J.M. REMANDABAN EYE, EAR, NOSE, & THROAT
E.E.N.T. CLINIC
EMS Derma Clinic
Esguerra Pediatric Clinic
Esguerra Pediatric Clinic
Eulalia Pediatric Clinic
Eulalia Pediatric Clinic
Garcia-Bautista Children's Clinic
Greenfields Dermatology
Greenfields Dermatology
Holy Infant Clinic
i Care Optical
i Care Optical
iCare Wellness Clinic and Diagnostic Center
iCare Wellness Clinic and Diagnostic Center
Iloy-Ramirez Dental Clinic
Immunomed
Immunomed
Jorma Optical Clinic
Jorma Optical Clinic
Little David Children's Clinic
Little David Children's Clinic
Mabalacat Regional Health Unit II
Mabalacat Regional Health Unit II
Maniulit Skin Disease and Medical Clinic
Maniulit Skin Disease and Medical Clinic
Medical Clinic
Medical Clinic
Medical Clinic
Medical Clinic
Merlinda Ibe Lising Birthing Home Clinic
Ob-Gyn
Ob-Gyn
Ob-Gyn Clinic
Optimal Care Child and Adult Clinic
Optimal Care Child and Adult Clinic
Paediatric Clinic
Paediatric Clinic
Pediatric Clinic
Pediatric Clinic
Pol D. Victoria Jr. Clinic
Pol D. Victoria Jr. Clinic
Rural Health Unit III
San Jose Health Center
San Jose Health Center
San Juan Health Center
San Rafael Health Center
San Vicente Health Center
Sicangco Medical Clinic
Sindalan Health Center
Skincraft Dermatology Clinic
Skincraft Dermatology Clinic
Soliman Farm and Farm-based Semen Processing Laboratory
St. Mary's Polyclinic
St. Mary's Polyclinic
Tañedo Skin- Cosmetic Clinic
Tarlac City Polyclinic
Tucay Multi-specialty Clinic
Vince Optical Clinic

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Area
153.6 km² (59.3 mi²)
Postal Code
3108
Website
sanantonio.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 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 Papaya

What is the population of Papaya?

Papaya has a population of 38,640 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 408 people per square mile, spread across 94.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Papaya?

Papaya 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.

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