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Puerto Galera, Philippines

Mimaropa · Philippines

Puerto Galera is a small town in Mimaropa, Philippines with a population of 3,274. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

3,274 Population 34/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
76.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera, officially the Municipality of Puerto Galera, is a municipality in the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 42,301 people.

People

Population3,274
Density34/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain76.9 in/yr
Sunny Days196/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population3,274
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates13.5022°, 120.9517°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceMimaropa
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation76.9 inches (1,953 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puerto Galera

Puerto Galera is a small town in Philippines (Mimaropa) with a population of 3,274. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Puerto Galera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 196 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days196 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area95.7 sq mi (247.9 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates13.5022°N, 120.9517°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.9"
102% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.32"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

875 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 13 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 33 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 61 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 113 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 38 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 66 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 99 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 102 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 29 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 30 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 114 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 52 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 28 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 50 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 31 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 14 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 40 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 48 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 22 km
Jul 7, 1990 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines M5.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 278 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 287 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 262 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 159 km
2022 Noru Category 4 195 km
2021 Conson Category 1 81 km
2020 Goni Category 4 83 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 182 km
2020 Molave Category 2 52 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 190 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 34 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 126 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 261 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 35 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 191 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 282 km
2015 Melor Category 4 13 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 76 km
2014 Hagupit Category 1 242 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 185 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 13 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 56 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 56 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 5 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 126 km
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake 123 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 56 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 56 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 78 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 85 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 108 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 125 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 148 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 190 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 1.0 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 1.9 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 12.3 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 11.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 11.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
December 78°F (25°C) 5.6 in

Puerto Galera has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.3") and March the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Puerto Galera

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Puerto Galera Central School
Santo Niño Elementary School
Puerto Galera National High School
Puerto Galera National High School
San Antonio Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Puerto Galera

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

Farmers Markets in Puerto Galera

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abra de Ilog Trading Center
Batangas City Public Market
JSAP's Talipapa
Libjo Talipapa
Mabini Market
New Batangas City Public Market
Pamilihang Bayan ng Calapan
Public Market
Puerto Galera Public Market
San Teodoro Public Market

Hotels in Puerto Galera

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Happy Buddha Inn
Orient Pearl Resort
Puerto Nirvana Beach Resort

Restaurants in Puerto Galera

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Local street food
lola quits eatery
LubHer Sizzling House
Midtown fastfood
Pizzeria
Robby’s

Cafes in Puerto Galera

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mayer's coffee house

Clinics in Puerto Galera

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puerto Galera Urgent Care Clinic and Diagnostic Center
Urgent Care Clinic

Bus Stations in Puerto Galera

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puerto galera grand terminal (calapan bound)
Puerto Galera Jeepney Terminal (Sabang Bound)

Gas Stations in Puerto Galera

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petron
Shell

Banks in Puerto Galera

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Card Bank Inc
Landbank of the Philippines
PNB

Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Galera

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Puerto Galera

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mamburao AirportMBOMedium Airport
Basilio Fernando Air BaseSmall Airport
Calapan National AirportSmall Airport
General Emilio Aguinaldo AirstripSmall Airport
Manny W Barradas AirstripSmall Airport
Pinamalayan AirportSmall Airport
Tuy AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Puerto Galera

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Galera

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Immaculate Conception

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
429 m (1,408 ft)
Area
247.9 km² (95.7 mi²)
Founded
1972
Postal Code
5203
Website
puertogalera.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 Puerto Galera

What is the population of Puerto Galera?

Puerto Galera has a population of 3,274 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 95.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puerto Galera?

Puerto Galera has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 196 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.9 inches.

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