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Peñablanca, Philippines

Cagayan Valley · Philippines

Peñablanca is a small town in Cagayan Valley, Philippines with a population of 2,983. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2,983 Population 53/sq mi density
174 ft Elevation 53 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
67.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Peñablanca

Peñablanca

Peñablanca, officially the Municipality of Peñablanca, is a municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 50,856 people.

People

Population2,983
Density53/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain67.3 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Population2,983
Population Density53 / sq mi
Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Coordinates17.6334°, 121.7812°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCagayan Valley
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation67.3 inches (1,709 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Peñablanca

Peñablanca is a small town in Philippines (Cagayan Valley) with a population of 2,983. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Peñablanca

Peñablanca has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jun (29.8°C), the coldest is Jan (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1804 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.4°C / 74°F 18.6° / 28.1° 34.8
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 19° / 30.2° 37.2
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 20.9° / 32.7° 38.5
Apr 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 35.1° 46.8
May 29.6°C / 85°F 23.5° / 35.6° 134.9
Jun 29.8°C / 86°F 24.2° / 35.4° 152.5
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 23.7° / 33.9° 197.6
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 23.4° / 33.3° 227.9
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 23.2° / 33° 232.7
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 22° / 31.3° 269.8
Nov 25.7°C / 78°F 21.4° / 30° 269.9
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 20° / 27.8° 160.9
Peñablanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation174 ft (53 m)
Area55.9 sq mi (144.8 km²)
Population Density53/sq mi
Coordinates17.6334°N, 121.7812°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.3"
77% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

428 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 M7.0 103 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 114 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 143 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 116 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 133 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 150 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 89 km
Apr 7, 2003 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 149 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 110 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 140 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 106 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 140 km
Oct 7, 2012 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.6 135 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 150 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 98 km
Apr 24, 2001 9 km ESE of Davila, Philippines M5.5 149 km
Dec 20, 1995 2 km SE of Claveria, Philippines M5.5 128 km
Nov 18, 2001 13 km S of Namuac, Philippines M5.4 116 km
Jul 15, 2025 2 km SW of Piddig, Philippines M5.4 128 km
Feb 7, 2024 16 km SW of Claveria, Philippines M5.4 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 186 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 170 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 297 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 104 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 260 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 110 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 171 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 45 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 227 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 101 km
2023 Saola Category 5 135 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 147 km
2022 Noru Category 5 274 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 47 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 288 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 167 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 286 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 106 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 57 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 106 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 135 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 134 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 103 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 118 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cagua (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 75 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 80 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.2 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in
May 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 85°F (29°C) 5.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 6.9 in
August 83°F (28°C) 8.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.5 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 10.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in

Peñablanca has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Peñablanca

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cabbo Elementary School
Cabbo National High School
Peñablanca West Central School
Peñablanca National High School
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Museums in Peñablanca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center
National Museum of the Philippines - Cagayan

Libraries in Peñablanca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cagayan Provincial Library0.0
CSU Library0.0
Isabela State University Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Peñablanca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cabagan Public Market
Don Domingo Public Market
Penablanca Public Market
Public Market
Solana Public Market
Sta Maria Public Market
Tuguegarao City New Public Market
Tuguegarao New Public Market

Gas Stations in Peñablanca

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

APL
APL gas station
SuperV

Airports Near Peñablanca

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cagayan North International AirportLLCMedium Airport
Cauayan AirportCYZMedium Airport
Tuguegarao AirportTUGMedium Airport
Aparri (Maura) AirportSmall Airport
Bicobian Bay AirstripSmall Airport
Dibagat AirstripSmall Airport
Lal-lo AirstripSmall Airport
Maconacon AirstripSmall Airport
Palanan Community AirportSmall Airport
Salolwan AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Peñablanca

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Member's Church of God International
St. Joseph of the Spouse of Mary

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
58 m (190 ft)
Area
1,193.2 km² (460.6 mi²)
Postal Code
3502
Website
penablanca-cagayan.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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What is the population of Peñablanca?

Peñablanca has a population of 2,983 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 53 people per square mile, spread across 55.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Peñablanca?

Peñablanca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.3 inches.

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