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Punao, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Punao is a small city in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 5,997. Elevation: 413 ft (126 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

5,997 Population 16/sq mi density
413 ft Elevation 126 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
75.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Punao

Punao

San Carlos, officially the City of San Carlos, is a component city in the province of Negros Occidental in the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 133,175 people.

People

Population5,997
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain75.6 in/yr
Sunny Days199/yr
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Population5,997
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Coordinates10.5652°, 123.4080°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation75.6 inches (1,919 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Punao

Punao is a small city in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 5,997. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet (126 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 75.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Punao 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 199 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days199 days/yr

Geography

Elevation413 ft (126 m)
Area371.7 sq mi (962.7 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates10.5652°N, 123.4080°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.6"
99% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.92"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

353 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on May 3, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 109 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 67 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 147 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 145 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 83 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 90 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 91 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 121 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 140 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 124 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 56 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 142 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 105 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 127 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 138 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 139 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 94 km
Oct 20, 2013 6 km ENE of Balilihan, Philippines M5.3 110 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 35 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 23 km
2021 Rai Category 4 53 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 227 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 281 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 126 km
2015 Melor Category 4 246 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 193 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 78 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 172 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 127 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 281 km
2006 Utor Category 3 138 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 238 km
2005 Roke Category 1 57 km
1998 Faith Category 1 161 km
1995 Zack Category 2 34 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 223 km
1994 Axel Category 2 107 km
1994 Owen Category 1 57 km
1993 Manny Category 4 215 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 67 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mandalagan (20 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 20 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 30 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 35 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 149 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 163 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 166 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 7.4 in

Punao has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.9") and April the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Punao

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dela Rosa Primary School
Mag-amihan Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Punao

11 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Cebu MP3 128 kbps
Star FM 95.5 Cebu music, news MP3
Love Radio Bacolod MP3 64 kbps
Yes The Best Cebu MP3 64 kbps
All Radio 97.1 Cebu music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
DYAB One Radyo 1512 AM news, talk AAC 463 kbps
Radyo Natin Pinamungajan AAC 64 kbps
DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz gospel AAC 64 kbps
Radio Disney Philippines - Cebu FM 87.5 pop MP3 128 kbps
Star FM Bacolod MP3
Radyo Natin Madridejos cebu, filipino AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Punao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Capilla Santa Ana Museum

Libraries in Punao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
San Carlos Library0.0
Toledo Public Library0.0
Toledo Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Punao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bagawines Public Market
Bunga Public Market
Calatrava Public Market
Canlaon City Public Market (Oval)
Caravansarry Zone (Aquaculture & Agriculture) Products
Codcod Market Place
Don Salvador Benedicto Public Market
J&MC Market
Jose Valmayor Jr. Public Market
Masulog Public Market
Midtown Public Market
Toboso Public Market
Toledo Public Market
Uptown Market
Uptown Public Market
Vallehermoso Public Market

Clinics in Punao

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Health Center

Airports Near Punao

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Alvarez AirportSmall Airport
Bantayan AirportSmall Airport
Guimaras AirportSmall Airport
Inampologan Island Private AirstripSmall Airport
Refugio AirstripSmall Airport
Tambo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Punao

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CHAPEL

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
456 m (1,496 ft)
Area
451.5 km² (174.3 mi²)
Founded
1898
Postal Code
6127
Website
sancarloscity.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 Punao

What is the population of Punao?

Punao has a population of 5,997 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 371.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Punao?

Punao 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 199 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.6 inches.

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