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Paulba, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Paulba is a small town in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 2,468. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,468 Population 26/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
87.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Paulba

Paulba

Ligao, officially the City of Ligao, is a component city in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 119,779 people. Most of the city's economy came from the agricultural sector.

People

Population2,468
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain87.5 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Population2,468
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Coordinates13.1788°, 123.4625°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation87.5 inches (2,222 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paulba

Paulba is a small town in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 2,468. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Paulba

Paulba has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 3629 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 23.2° / 28.9° 347.2
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 23.2° / 29.4° 249.7
Mar 27°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.1° 237.2
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.6° 158.2
May 28.9°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.4° 209.8
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.2° / 32.3° 222.2
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.8° / 31.5° 289.5
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.9° / 31.4° 232.1
Sep 28°C / 82°F 24.6° / 31.4° 282.2
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.1° 319.1
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 24.3° / 30.4° 470.3
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 23.9° / 29.3° 611.0
Paulba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 87.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area95.3 sq mi (246.7 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates13.1788°N, 123.4625°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"
130% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.00"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 133 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 131 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 89 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 106 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 111 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 133 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 123 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 73 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 147 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 62 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 95 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 74 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 65 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 91 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 71 km
Feb 2, 2015 29 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 150 km
Oct 12, 1994 19 km ESE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 131 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 65 km
Jan 13, 2004 52 km ESE of Bato, Philippines M5.4 145 km
Aug 1, 1998 7 km E of Batuan, Philippines M5.3 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 148 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 253 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 130 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 231 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 277 km
2022 Noru Category 5 203 km
2021 Conson Category 1 194 km
2020 Goni Category 5 39 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 147 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 50 km
2020 Molave Category 1 32 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 10 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 165 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 36 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 167 km
2015 Melor Category 4 42 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 294 km
2015 Noul Category 4 268 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 291 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 50 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 76 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 54 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 56 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 79 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 7.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 4.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 15.0 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 14.3 in

Paulba has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 107.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.0") and April the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Paulba

31 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Francia Elementary School - - - -
Tobgon Elementary School - - - -
Sabino Rebagay Memorial High School - - - -
Paulba Elementary School - - - -
Paulba National High School - - - -
Batbat Elementary School - - - -
Batbat High School - - - -
Balanac Elementary School - - - -
Tupas Elementary School - - - -
Tiongson Elementary School - - - -
Culliat Elementary School - - - -
Tandarura Elementary School - - - -
Banao Elementary School - - - -
Coliat Elementary School - - - -
San Jose Elementary School - - - -
San Pascual Elementary School - - - -
Bacong National High School - - - -
San Miguel High School - - - -
Badbad Elementary School - - - -
Mayag Elementary School - - - -
Ramay Elementary School - - - -
Calaguimit Elementary School - - - -
Busac Elementary School - - - -
Casinagan Elementary School - - - -
Allang Elementary School - - - -
Malama Elementary School - - - -
Bacong Elementary School - - - -
San Vicente Elementary School - - - -
Abella Elementary School - - - -
Talisay Elementary School - - - -
Tablon Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Paulba

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bespren Radio pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Idol FM 105.5 Naga news, talk MP3
Love Radio Legazpi - MP3 96 kbps
Love Radio Naga - MP3 64 kbps
OK-FM Sorsogon - MP3 73 kbps
Radyo Natin Buhi - AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Baao - AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Iriga - AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Sorsogon - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Paulba

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
National Museum - Bicol Regional Museum

Libraries in Paulba

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BUCAF Library0.0
Municipal Library and Museum0.0

Farmers Markets in Paulba

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
As Vulcanizing Car Wash Welding Shop
Assbok Oragon
Balatan Public Market
Bikesmart
Camalig Public Market
CYBERBOOT COMPUTER SERVICES
Dakki Nabua Business Center
Duran Public Market
Guinobatan Public Market
Instapots
Ligao City Public Market
Malinao Public Market
Nabua Public Market
Nb Auto Parts Gen Merchandise
Oas Public Market
Pioduran Public Market
Plant Works
Polangui Public Market
Public Market
Public Wet Market
RB Audal Motor Parts
San Juan Public Market
Sto. Domingo Public market
Talipapa
Wg Carcido Motorcycle Parts
Yamaha - Motortrade

Gas Stations in Paulba

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mab

Airports Near Paulba

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Naga AirportWNPMedium Airport
Virac AirportVRCMedium Airport
Amoroy Airport-Small Airport
Bacon Community Airport-Small Airport
Bulan Airport-Small Airport
Calanay Airport-Small Airport
Lahuy Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paulba

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo
Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
197 m (646 ft)
Area
246.8 km² (95.2 mi²)
Founded
1608
Postal Code
4504
Website
ligaocity.org/

🇵🇭 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 Paulba

What is the population of Paulba?

Paulba has a population of 2,468 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 95.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paulba?

Paulba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.5 inches.

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