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Pawa, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Pawa is a small town in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 3,486. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,486 Population 47/sq mi density
161 ft Elevation 49 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
87.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Pawa

Pawa

Daraga, is a municipality in the province of Albay, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 138,000 people.

People

Population3,486
Density47/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain87.5 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population3,486
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates13.1773°, 123.7301°
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 Pawa

Pawa is a small town in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 3,486. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 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 Pawa

Pawa 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
Pawa 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 161 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

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area74.8 sq mi (193.6 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates13.1773°N, 123.7301°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"
130% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 19.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

420 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 M6.4 109 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 118 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 60 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 98 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 149 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 104 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 133 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 109 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 146 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 142 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 89 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 114 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 58 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 120 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 87 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 92 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 147 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 95 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 77 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 139 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 242 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 115 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 253 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 268 km
2022 Noru Category 5 203 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 300 km
2021 Conson Category 1 223 km
2020 Goni Category 5 39 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 149 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 66 km
2020 Molave Category 1 47 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 26 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 168 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 46 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 150 km
2015 Melor Category 4 49 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 292 km
2015 Noul Category 4 249 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 15 104 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 118 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 29 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 58 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 66 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 12.3 in
February 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in Coldest
March 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 9.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 14.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 18.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 19.7 in Wettest

Pawa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 135.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (19.7") and April the driest (6.2").

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Schools in Pawa

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bogña Elementary School - - - -
San Joaquin Elementary School - - - -
Dita Elementary School - - - -
Mabinit Elementary School - - - -
Bagong Abre Elementary School - - - -
Matanag Elementary School - - - -
Tamaoyan Elementary School - - - -
Pawa High School - - - -
Pawa Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Pawa

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bespren Radio pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Love Radio Legazpi - MP3 96 kbps
OK-FM Sorsogon - MP3 73 kbps
Radyo Natin Buhi - AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Baao - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Pawa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Legazpi
National Museum - Bicol Regional Museum

Libraries in Pawa

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

Farmers Markets in Pawa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bacacay Public Market
Camalig Public Market
Daraga Public Market
Fruit Vendors
Guinobatan Public Market
Legazpi City Public Market
Ligao City Public Market
Malilipot Public Market
Malinao Public Market
Oas Public Market
Poblacion Castilla Local Market
Polangui Public Market
Santo Domingo Public Market
Tabaco City Public Market
Tabaco City Public Market Extension
Talipapa

Hotels in Pawa

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Your brother house

Airports Near Pawa

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

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Area
0.7 km² (0.3 mi²)

🇵🇭 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 Pawa

What is the population of Pawa?

Pawa has a population of 3,486 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 74.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pawa?

Pawa 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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