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Poctol, Philippines

Calabarzon · Philippines

Poctol is a small town in Calabarzon, Philippines with a population of 2,237. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

2,237 Population 1,130/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
91.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Poctol

Poctol, officially the Barangay Poctol; Filipino: Barangay ng Poctol, is one of the 42 barangays of San Juan, Batangas in the Philippines. As of 2024, it has a population of 2,983.

People

Population2,237
Density1,130/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain91.8 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population2,237
Population Density1,130 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates13.8210°, 121.4418°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCalabarzon
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation91.8 inches (2,332 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Poctol

Poctol is a small town in Philippines (Calabarzon) with a population of 2,237. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Poctol has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 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 91.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.4°F
38% above Philippines avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density1,130/sq mi
Coordinates13.8210°N, 121.4418°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.8"
142% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.18"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

838 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 52 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 78 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 79 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 78 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 88 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 148 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 120 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 73 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 72 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 79 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 83 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 55 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 114 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 70 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 81 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 108 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 76 km
May 10, 1994 12 km NNW of Cabacao, Philippines M5.7 100 km
Oct 18, 2009 14 km S of Calatagan, Philippines M5.7 86 km
May 22, 2011 14 km WSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.7 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 219 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 204 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 100 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 291 km
2022 Noru Category 5 153 km
2021 Conson Category 1 45 km
2020 Goni Category 4 19 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 139 km
2020 Molave Category 2 79 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 148 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 71 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 177 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 36 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 204 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 253 km
2015 Melor Category 4 64 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 242 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 35 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 207 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 52 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 53 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 53 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 60 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 76 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 53 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Banahaw (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 28 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 37 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 53 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 69 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 130 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 150 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 171 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.8 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in
May 83°F (29°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 8.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.2 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 10.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 8.7 in

Poctol has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.2") and March the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Poctol

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Catmon Elementary School
Kiling Elementary School
Ticalan Elementary School
Paaralang Elementarya Ng Poctol
Lumangbayan National High School
Pinagbayanan Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Poctol

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Clubmix club, dance MP3
iMix Radio dance, disco MP3
Brigada News FM Batangas MP3 128 kbps
100.7 Love Radio Lucena pop MP3 64 kbps
Rage Music Philippines hiphop, rap MP3
Vibe Radio hiphop, kpop MP3
Radyo Natin Lemery AAC 64 kbps
Scream Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
Love Radio Lucena MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Poctol

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arsenio Escudero Memorial Museum
Gala-Rodriguez Ancestral House
Governor's Mansion
Governor's Mansion
Prudencia D. Fule Ancestral House
Tiaong White House

Libraries in Poctol

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Max Bernard Solis Library0.0
MSEUF Library0.0
MSEUF Library0.0
PLSP Library0.0
Rosario Public Library0.0
San Pablo Library Hub0.0

Farmers Markets in Poctol

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alaminos Public Market
Arnold & Flor Talipapa
Candelaria Public Market
Dolores Public Market
F.H. Luna Memorial Public Market
Lusacan Wet Market
Padre Garcia Public Market
Pamilihang Bayan ng Lobo
Pamilihang Bayan ng Rosario
Procy - Satellite Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
San Antonio Public Market
San Juan Batangas Public Market
San Miguel Marketplace
San Pablo City Shopping Mall & Market
Sariaya New Fish Section Building
Sariaya Public Market
Tiaong Public Market

Stadiums & Teams in Poctol

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Airports Near Poctol

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ninoy Aquino International AirportMNLLarge Airport
Danilo Atienza Air BaseSGLMedium Airport
Marinduque AirportMRQMedium Airport
Alabat Island AirportSmall Airport
Balesin Island AirportBSISmall Airport
Basilio Fernando Air BaseSmall Airport
Calapan National AirportSmall Airport
Camp Capinpin AirstripSmall Airport
Manny W Barradas AirstripSmall Airport
Pagbilao Grande Island AirportSmall Airport
Tuy AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Poctol

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Capino Medical Clinic
DentScan
Dr. Rizalina Reyes Lying-In
Kolff Dialysis
Lucena Social Hygiene Clinic
Ojeda Skin Clinic
Radiance Skin Clinic
Sitio Baritan Health Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Poctol

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Pinagbayanan Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Area
5.1 km² (2.0 mi²)
Postal Code
4226

🇵🇭 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 Poctol

What is the population of Poctol?

Poctol has a population of 2,237 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 1,130 people per square mile, spread across 2.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Poctol?

Poctol has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.8 inches.

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