Pilar, Philippines
Cordillera · Philippines
Pilar is a small city in Cordillera, Philippines with a population of 10,498. Elevation: 1,089 ft (332 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Pilar
Pilar, officially the Municipality of Pilar, is a municipality in the province of Abra in the Cordillera Administrative Region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 10,498 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,498 |
| Population Density | 411 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Coordinates | 17.4165°, 120.5954° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Cordillera |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 101.9 inches (2,589 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pilar
Pilar is a small city in Philippines (Cordillera) with a population of 10,498. The city sits at an elevation of 1,089 feet (332 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Pilar
Pilar has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.1°C), the coldest is Jan (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2935 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,089 ft (332 m) |
| Area | 25.5 sq mi (66.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 411/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 17.4165°N, 120.5954°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | - | 139 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 26 km |
| 1983 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 16 | 95 km |
| 1915 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (55 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 55 km |
| Cagua | Stratovolcano | 1,133 m (3,717 ft) | 1860 | 185 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 10.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 15.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 23.4 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 25.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 15.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 7.7 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in |
Pilar has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 108.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (25.5") and January the driest (0.5").
Schools in Pilar
17 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pilar Central School | - | - | - | - |
| South Balioag Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Babal-lasioan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Kinabiti Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| San Juan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pilar Rural High School | - | - | - | - |
| Nagcanasan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gapang Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maliplipit Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dalit National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Patad Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bolbolo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bolbolo National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Bol-lilising Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dintan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ocup Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dalit Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pilar
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Radio Laoag | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Love Radio Tuguegarao | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radyo Natin Bangued | - | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Pilar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burgos Museum | ||||
| Crisologo Museum | ||||
| Gregoria M. Rivera Memorial Library & Museum | ||||
| National Museum of the Philippines - Ilocos |
Libraries in Pilar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abra Provincial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Burgos Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Candon City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| CCIT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Gregoria M. Rivera Memorial Library and Museum | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pilar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangued Central Market | |||||
| Candon Public Market | |||||
| Farmer's Wet Market | |||||
| JTC Supermart | |||||
| Narvacan Farmers Market | |||||
| Narvacan Public Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| San Ildefonso Public Market | |||||
| Santa Public Market | |||||
| Santo Domingo Mall | |||||
| Vigan City Public Market |
Airports Near Pilar
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dibagat Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lepanto Mines Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Vigan Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Pilar
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Pilar.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Pinsal falls | |
| Pinsal Falls |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Pilar
What is the population of Pilar?
Pilar has a population of 10,498 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 411 people per square mile, spread across 25.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pilar?
Pilar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 101.9 inches.
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