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Putiao, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Putiao is a small town in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 2,303. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,303 Population 16/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
87.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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People

Population2,303
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain87.5 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population2,303
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates13.0195°, 123.7148°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation87.5 inches (2,222 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Putiao

Putiao is a small town in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 2,303. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 87.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Putiao

Putiao has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 3629 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 23.2° / 28.9° 347.2
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 23.2° / 29.4° 249.7
Mar 27°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.1° 237.2
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.6° 158.2
May 28.9°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.4° 209.8
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.2° / 32.3° 222.2
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.8° / 31.5° 289.5
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.9° / 31.4° 232.1
Sep 28°C / 82°F 24.6° / 31.4° 282.2
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.1° 319.1
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 24.3° / 30.4° 470.3
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 23.9° / 29.3° 611.0
Putiao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 87.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area144.4 sq mi (373.9 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates13.0195°N, 123.7148°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"
130% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 18.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

422 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 122 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 103 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 67 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 81 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 147 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 131 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 87 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 122 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 144 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 139 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 76 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 97 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 115 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 75 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 131 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 105 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 96 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 74 km
Oct 12, 2000 10 km WNW of Catubig, Philippines M5.5 150 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 157 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 226 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 131 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 263 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 286 km
2022 Noru Category 5 221 km
2021 Conson Category 1 225 km
2020 Goni Category 5 55 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 166 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 48 km
2020 Molave Category 1 59 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 25 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 151 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 62 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 166 km
2015 Melor Category 4 34 km
2015 Noul Category 4 264 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 258 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 46 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 49 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 108 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 103 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 27 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 46 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 80 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 12.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 7.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 17.5 in
December 78°F (26°C) 18.6 in Wettest

Putiao has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 128.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (18.6") and April the driest (5.8").

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Schools in Putiao

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Holy Family Academy - - - -
Esperanza Elementary School - - - -
Salvacion Elementary School - - - -
Salvacion National High School - - - -
Naspi Elementary School - - - -
Mercedes Elementary School - - - -
Pilar II Central School - - - -
Lourdes Elementary School - - - -
Inang Elementary School - - - -
Pudo Elementary School - - - -
Bariis Elementary School - - - -
Cagbacong Elementary School - - - -
Millabas Elementary School - - - -
Poctol Elementary School - - - -
Comapo-Capo Elementary School - - - -
Esmerada Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Putiao

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bespren Radio pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Love Radio Legazpi - MP3 96 kbps
OK-FM Sorsogon - MP3 73 kbps
Radyo Natin Buhi - AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Baao - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Putiao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Legazpi
National Museum - Bicol Regional Museum

Libraries in Putiao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BUCAF Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Putiao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Camalig Public Market
Daraga Public Market
Donsol Public Market
Fruit Vendors
Guinobatan Public Market
Legazpi City Public Market
Ligao City Public Market
Oas Public Market
Pilar New Public Market
Poblacion Castilla Local Market
Santo Domingo Public Market

Airports Near Putiao

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Moises R. Espinosa AirportMBTMedium Airport
Naga AirportWNPMedium Airport
Virac AirportVRCMedium Airport
Amoroy Airport-Small Airport
Bacon Community Airport-Small Airport
Bulan Airport-Small Airport
Calanay Airport-Small Airport
San Antonio Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Putiao

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bayawas Chapel
Comapo-capo Chapel
Danlog Chapel
Esmerada Chapel
Holy Family Parish
Lourdes Chapel
Lourdes Chapel
Lubiano Chapel
Mercedes Chapel
Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel
Naspi Chapel
Nuestra Senora de Salvacion
Poctol Chapel
Pudo Chapel
Pudo Chapel
Putiao Chapel
San Antonio (Millabas)

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila

🇵🇭 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 Putiao

What is the population of Putiao?

Putiao has a population of 2,303 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 144.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Putiao?

Putiao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 87.5 inches.

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