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Pias, Philippines

Central Luzon · Philippines

Pias is a small town in Central Luzon, Philippines with a population of 3,788. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

3,788 Population 17/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
92.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Pias

Pias

General Tinio, formerly known as Papaya, is a first-class municipality in the 4th district of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 58,093 people. It was known as Papaya until 1957, when it was renamed in honor of General Manuel Tinio through Republic Act No. 1665.The municipality is located at the western foothills of the Sierra Madre Mountains, adjoining the Fort Magsaysay Army Reservation on the northeastern side.

People

Population3,788
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain92.8 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population3,788
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates15.3453°, 121.0747°
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 Pias

Pias is a small town in Philippines (Central Luzon) with a population of 3,788. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 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 Pias

Pias 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
Pias 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 177 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

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area228.8 sq mi (592.6 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates15.3453°N, 121.0747°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"
144% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

685 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 39 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 128 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 74 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 132 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 124 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 144 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 126 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 119 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 110 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 117 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 119 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 59 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 124 km
Apr 9, 1993 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines M5.6 76 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 135 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 132 km
Dec 22, 1997 Luzon, Philippines M5.6 133 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 81 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 136 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 107 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 169 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 188 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 290 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 87 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 121 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 155 km
2023 Saola Category 4 240 km
2022 Noru Category 4 38 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 268 km
2021 Conson Category 1 216 km
2020 Goni Category 4 170 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 36 km
2020 Molave Category 2 250 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 287 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 239 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 297 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 152 km
2016 Haima Category 4 278 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 79 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 355 150 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 84 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 150 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 39 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 105 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 110 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 150 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 39 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 81 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 100 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 105 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 111 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 138 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 148 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in
February 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
April 84°F (29°C) 2.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 7.8 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 14.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 14.3 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 12.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Pias has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in December to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.3") and February the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Pias

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sibug Elementary School
Green Land Elementary School
Leonor M. Bautista High School
Pias Elementary School
Rio Chico National High School
Rio Chico Elementary School
Nazareth Elementary School
Patindig-Araw Elementary School
Maruhat National High School
Minalungao Elementary School
Pagtalunan High School
Sapang Kawayan Elementary School
Irenea Integrated School
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Radio Stations near Pias

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 Pias

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Iglesia ni cristo
University Museum

Libraries in Pias

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
University Library0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pias

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aliaga Public Market
Cabanatuan City Public Market
Cabanatuan Temporary Public Market
Cabiao Floating Market
Gapan City Public Market
Gapan Wet Market
General Tinio Public Market
Jaen Old Public Market
Jaen Public Market
Mayapyap Public Market
Mayapyap Public Market
Palayan City Public Market
Provincial Market
Provincial Market
San Antonio Public Market
San Isidro Public Market
San Leonardo Public Market
San Miguel Public Market
Sangitan Public Market
Sangitan Temporary Market
Santa Rosa Public Market
Santo Domingo Public Market
Sibul Maket
Talavera Public Market
Talipapa

Hotels in Pias

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nazareth Hotel

Monuments in Pias

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

One Thousand Steps (Minalungao Cross)

Airports Near Pias

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clark International Airport / Clark Air BaseCRKLarge 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
Cojuangco AirstripSmall Airport
Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air BaseSmall Airport
Fort Magsaysay AirportSmall Airport
Ibonan AirstripSmall 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
Woodland AirparkSmall Airport
Woodland AirparkSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Pias

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Mega Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
56 m (184 ft)
Area
245.3 km² (94.7 mi²)
Founded
1921
Postal Code
3104
Website
generaltinio.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 Pias

What is the population of Pias?

Pias has a population of 3,788 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 228.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pias?

Pias 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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