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Paracale, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Paracale is a small city in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 8,290. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,290 Population 109/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
121.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Paracale

Paracale

Paracale, officially the Municipality of Paracale, is a municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 58,391 people.

People

Population8,290
Density109/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain121.0 in/yr
Sunny Days151/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population8,290
Population Density109 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates14.2804°, 122.7881°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation121.0 inches (3,073 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paracale

Paracale is a small city in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 8,290. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 121.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Paracale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 151 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 121.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days151 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area76.4 sq mi (197.9 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates14.2804°N, 122.7881°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 121.0"
218% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 21.61"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.53"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

210 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 126 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 116 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 80 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 71 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 140 km
Aug 1, 2000 34 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.4 98 km
Jul 6, 2008 53 km NE of Karligan, Philippines M5.4 119 km
May 1, 2013 89 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines M5.3 92 km
Sep 13, 2019 26 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.3 102 km
Sep 3, 2024 28 km NE of Casuguran, Philippines M5.3 68 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 73 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 46 km
Jul 28, 1995 10 km WSW of Patnanungan, Philippines M5.2 90 km
Sep 3, 2014 47 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.2 106 km
Apr 23, 1991 7 km WNW of Cagmanaba, Philippines M5.2 141 km
Apr 29, 2010 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines M5.2 87 km
Feb 4, 2016 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.2 77 km
Jul 22, 1997 39 km NNE of Casuguran, Philippines M5.1 87 km
Jan 16, 2023 22 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines M5.1 25 km
Feb 4, 2021 35 km NE of Paracale, Philippines M5.1 36 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 82 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 237 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 289 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 75 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 94 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 185 km
2023 Saola Category 4 202 km
2022 Noru Category 5 83 km
2021 Conson Category 1 146 km
2020 Goni Category 5 76 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 47 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 109 km
2020 Molave Category 1 118 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 131 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 275 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 281 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 87 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 94 km
2015 Noul Category 5 219 km
2015 Melor Category 4 155 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 98 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 94 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 143 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 161 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 164 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 186 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 9.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 5.5 in
March 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
June 83°F (28°C) 8.1 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 17.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 18.2 in
December 78°F (25°C) 21.6 in Wettest

Paracale has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 121.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (21.6") and April the driest (4.5").

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Schools in Paracale

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Calaburnay Elementary School - - - -
Palanas Elementary School - - - -
Paracale National High School - - - -
Bagumbayan Elementary School - - - -
Santa Catalina Elementary School - - - -
Mateo Era Elementary School - - - -
Labnig Elementary School - - - -
Tabas National High School - - - -
S. Basilio Elementary School - - - -
Pinagbirayan Elementary School - - - -
Tugos Elementary School - - - -
Paracale Central School - - - -
Pedro V. Moreno Elementary School - - - -
Maximo Manarang High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Paracale

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Natin (Visayas) - MP3 128 kbps
Radyo Natin (Mindanao) - MP3 128 kbps
Love Radio Daet - MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Paracale

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Bulawan

Libraries in Paracale

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Daet Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Paracale

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Basud Public Market
Daet Old Public Market
Daet Public Market
Jose Panganiban Public Market
Paracale Public Market
Public Market
San Vicente Public market

Hotels in Paracale

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Malayan Tourist Inn

Restaurants in Paracale

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bayan ng Paracale
El Minero Snack house

Clinics in Paracale

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barangay Paracale Healthcare Unit

Bus Stations in Paracale

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Paracale Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Paracale

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petron
Shell

Banks in Paracale

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

RURAL BANK OF JOSE PANGANIBAN (CN) INC. (Paracale Branch)

Airports Near Paracale

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daet AirportDTEMedium Airport
Naga AirportWNPMedium Airport
Apuao Grande Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Balesin Island AirportBSISmall Airport
Jomalig Island Airport-Small Airport
Jose Panganiban (Larap) Airstrip-Small Airport
Paracale Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paracale

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parish of Our Lady of Candelaria
Parish of St. Roque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
23 m (75 ft)
Area
197.9 km² (76.4 mi²)
Founded
1611
Postal Code
4605

🇵🇭 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 Paracale

What is the population of Paracale?

Paracale has a population of 8,290 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 109 people per square mile, spread across 76.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paracale?

Paracale has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 151 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 121.0 inches.

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