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Puncan, Philippines

Central Luzon · Philippines

Puncan is a small town in Central Luzon, Philippines with a population of 4,047. Elevation: 965 ft (294 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,047 Population 40/sq mi density
965 ft Elevation 294 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
77.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Puncan

Puncan

Carranglan, officially the Municipality of Carranglan, is a municipality in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 43,694 people.

People

Population4,047
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain77.2 in/yr
Sunny Days201/yr
Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Population4,047
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Coordinates15.9071°, 120.9907°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Luzon
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation77.2 inches (1,960 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Puncan

Puncan is a small town in Philippines (Central Luzon) with a population of 4,047. The city sits at an elevation of 965 feet (294 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Puncan

Puncan has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1888 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 3.0
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 7.0
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 19.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 29.0
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 207.0
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 232.0
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 409.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 399.0
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 274.0
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 193.0
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 87.0
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 29.0
Puncan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 965 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Philippines avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation965 ft (294 m)
Area102.2 sq mi (264.7 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates15.9071°N, 120.9907°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.2"
103% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

643 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 32 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 135 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 65 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 140 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 118 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 61 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 145 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 70 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 147 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 150 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 54 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 83 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 133 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 71 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 55 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 127 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 82 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 111 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 74 km
Apr 9, 1993 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines M5.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 44 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 122 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 161 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 247 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 39 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 295 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 168 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 108 km
2023 Saola Category 4 218 km
2022 Noru Category 4 74 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 219 km
2021 Conson Category 1 278 km
2020 Goni Category 4 233 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 89 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 237 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 89 km
2016 Haima Category 4 220 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 23 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 242 km
2015 Noul Category 5 263 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 78 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 32 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 135 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 145 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 20 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 83 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 110 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 146 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 158 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 163 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in
August 78°F (26°C) 15.2 in Wettest
September 78°F (26°C) 11.7 in
October 78°F (26°C) 8.5 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
December 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in

Puncan has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.2") and January the driest (0.5").

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Schools in Puncan

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Puncan Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Puncan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Tarlac - MP3 96 kbps

Libraries in Puncan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Library0.0
San Jose City Library0.0
Tayug Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Puncan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Carranglan Public Market
Carranglan Public Market
Guimba Public Market
Guimba Public Market Wet Market Section
Llanera Public Market
Lupao Public Market
Muñoz City Public Market
Natividad Public Market
New CLSU Marketing Center
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Rizal Public Market
San Jose City Public Market
San Nicolas Public Market
San Quintin Public Market
Talugtug Public Market
Tayug Public Market
Umingan Public Market

Restaurants in Puncan

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

DALIN BUS OVER
Fragata Restaurant

Gas Stations in Puncan

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PH #1468278211

Airports Near Puncan

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clark International Airport / Clark Air BaseCRKLarge Airport
Dr. Juan C. Angara AirportBQAMedium Airport
Loakan AirportBAGMedium Airport
San Fernando AirportSFEMedium Airport
Bagabag Airport-Small Airport
Bamban Airfield-Small Airport
Binalonan Airport-Small Airport
Bitulok Airstrip-Small Airport
Cabaluyan Airstrip-Small Airport
Carmen (Rosales) Airstrip-Small Airport
Cojuangco Airstrip-Small Airport
Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base-Small Airport
Cordon Airport-Small Airport
Fort Magsaysay Airport-Small Airport
Ibonan Airstrip-Small Airport
Lingayen Airport-Small Airport
Nampicuan Airstrip-Small Airport
Omni Aviation Company (OAC) Airstrip-Small Airport
PAL Aviation and Omni Runway-Small Airport
Pinili Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodland Airpark-Small Airport
Woodland Airpark-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Puncan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
PBMA Church

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

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
305 m (1,001 ft)
Area
705.3 km² (272.2 mi²)
Postal Code
3123

🇵🇭 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 Puncan

What is the population of Puncan?

Puncan has a population of 4,047 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 102.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Puncan?

Puncan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.2 inches.

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