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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).

Data updated June 2026

10,498 Population 465/sq mi density
1,089 ft Elevation 332 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
101.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Pilar

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

Population10,498
Density465/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain101.9 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Population10,498
Population Density465 / sq mi
Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Coordinates17.4165°, 120.5954°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCordillera
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation101.9 inches (2,589 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 17.2° / 31° 48.1
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 18° / 32.5° 20.8
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 19.9° / 35.1° 29.0
Apr 28.1°C / 83°F 22.2° / 36.1° 42.8
May 28.1°C / 83°F 23.4° / 35.6° 209.3
Jun 27°C / 81°F 23.7° / 33.1° 344.3
Jul 26.6°C / 80°F 23.3° / 31.8° 540.2
Aug 25.9°C / 79°F 22.9° / 30.4° 493.3
Sep 26.1°C / 79°F 22.5° / 31.2° 430.4
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 21.5° / 31° 344.8
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 20.5° / 30.9° 212.2
Dec 24.2°C / 76°F 18.5° / 30.6° 220.1
Pilar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°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 101.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,089 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,089 ft (332 m)
Area25.5 sq mi (66.1 km²)
Population Density465/sq mi
Coordinates17.4165°N, 120.5954°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.9"
168% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 25.50"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

673 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 26 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 110 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 38 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 112 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 116 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 119 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 107 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 149 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 120 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 117 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 118 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 147 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 127 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 59 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 58 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 54 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 44 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 104 km
Mar 2, 2019 30 km NW of Davila, Philippines M5.6 140 km
Oct 7, 2012 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.6 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 216 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 107 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 187 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 57 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 122 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 72 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 161 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 287 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 71 km
2023 Saola Category 5 249 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 186 km
2022 Noru Category 4 226 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 171 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 251 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 275 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 247 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 208 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 77 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 86 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 154 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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 (25°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").

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Schools in Pilar

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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
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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

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burgos Museum
Crisologo Museum
Gregoria M. Rivera Memorial Library & Museum
National Museum of the Philippines - Ilocos

Libraries in Pilar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abra Provincial Library0.0
Burgos Library0.0
Candon City Library0.0
CCIT Library0.0
Gregoria M. Rivera Memorial Library and Museum0.0

Farmers Markets in Pilar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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.

AirportIATAType
Dibagat AirstripSmall Airport
Lepanto Mines AirstripSmall Airport
Vigan AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
2
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
280 m (919 ft)
Area
66.1 km² (25.5 mi²)
Postal Code
2812

🇵🇭 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 Pilar

What is the population of Pilar?

Pilar has a population of 10,498 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 465 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. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.9 inches.

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