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Pontevedra, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Pontevedra is a small city in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 7,865. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

7,865 Population 181/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
145.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Pontevedra

Pontevedra

Pontevedra is a city in the autonomous community of Galicia, in northwestern Spain. It is the capital of both the Comarca and Province of Pontevedra, and the capital of the Rías Baixas. It is also the capital of its own municipality which is often considered an extension of the actual city.

People

Population7,865
Density181/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain145.3 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population7,865
Population Density181 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates10.3746°, 122.8682°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation145.3 inches (3,689 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pontevedra

Pontevedra is a small city in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 7,865. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 145.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Pontevedra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 145.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area43.4 sq mi (112.5 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates10.3746°N, 122.8682°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 145.3"
282% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 15.04"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

418 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 147 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 56 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 123 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 141 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 60 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 147 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 134 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 66 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 62 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 111 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 115 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 50 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 124 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 128 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 94 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 80 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 85 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 98 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 77 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km SSE of Clarin, Philippines M5.3 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 40 km
2021 Rai Category 4 51 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 260 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 158 km
2015 Melor Category 4 278 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 243 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 118 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 126 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 161 km
2006 Utor Category 3 165 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 271 km
2005 Roke Category 1 117 km
1998 Faith Category 1 182 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 271 km
1995 Zack Category 2 49 km
1994 Axel Category 2 148 km
1994 Owen Category 1 113 km
1993 Manny Category 4 237 km
1993 Nell Category 1 74 km
1990 Mike Category 4 54 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 56 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 29 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 52 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 59 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 129 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.0 in
April 83°F (29°C) 3.6 in
May 84°F (29°C) 7.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 13.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 15.0 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 13.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 13.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in

Pontevedra has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.0") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Pontevedra

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pontevedra South Elementary School
Pontevedra National High School
Pontevedra North Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Pontevedra

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bombo Radyo Iloilo news AAC
Love Radio Bacolod MP3 64 kbps
105.9 Wild FM hot ac, opm AAC+ 24 kbps
DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz gospel AAC 64 kbps
STARR Radio Tayasan MP3 128 kbps
Star FM Bacolod MP3
Radyo Natin Madridejos cebu, filipino AAC 64 kbps
Love Radio Iloilo MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Pontevedra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
House of Mugs
Vintage Glasses Museum

Libraries in Pontevedra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bago City College Library0.0
Bago City College Library0.0
Bago Public Library0.0
School Library0.0
School Library0.0
School Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pontevedra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aguisan Public Market
Bago City Public Market
Binalbagan Public Market
Cabano Public Market
Cansilayan Public Market
Guintorilan Public Market
Handumanan Market
Handumanan Market
Handumanan Market
Handumanan Public Market
Handumanan Public Market
Handumanan Public Market
Hinigaran Public Market
Isabela Public Market
La Carlota Public Market
La Castellana Public Market
La Granja Public Market
Lopez Jaena Public Market
Ma-ao Public Market
Ma-ao Sugar Central Public Market
Mailum Public Market
Moises Padilla Public Market
Murcia Tinabu-ay Market
Payao Public Market
Pontevedra Public Market
Pontevedra Seafood Market
Pulupandan Public Market
Sagasa Public Market
San Enrique Public Market
Sibunag Public Market
Sum-ag Public Market
Tabao Fish Market
Valladolid Public Market

Clinics in Pontevedra

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

School Clinic

Bus Stations in Pontevedra

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pontevedra Bus Station

Gas Stations in Pontevedra

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seaoil
USA 88

Stadiums & Teams in Pontevedra

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pontevedra

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Iloilo International AirportILOLarge Airport
Alvarez AirportSmall Airport
Guimaras AirportSmall Airport
Inampologan Island Private AirstripSmall Airport
Refugio AirstripSmall Airport
Sipalay (San Jose) AirportSmall Airport
Tambo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pontevedra

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Michael the Archangel Parish Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Area
112.5 km² (43.4 mi²)
Postal Code
6105

🇵🇭 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 Pontevedra

What is the population of Pontevedra?

Pontevedra has a population of 7,865 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 181 people per square mile, spread across 43.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pontevedra?

Pontevedra has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 145.3 inches.

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