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Rizal, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Rizal is a small city in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 7,577. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

7,577 Population 24/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
124.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Rizal

Rizal

Castilla, officially the Municipality of Castilla, is a municipality in the province of Sorsogon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 61,308 people.

People

Population7,577
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain124.6 in/yr
Sunny Days133/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population7,577
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates12.9772°, 123.9142°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation124.6 inches (3,164 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rizal

Rizal is a small city in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 7,577. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 124.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Rizal

Rizal 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
Rizal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 124.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days133 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area310.4 sq mi (803.8 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates12.9772°N, 123.9142°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 124.6"
228% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 18.58"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

506 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 140 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 111 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 92 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 51 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 74 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 148 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 125 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 108 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 81 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 144 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 122 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 111 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 117 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 90 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 91 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 84 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 93 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 73 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 121 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 116 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 4 149 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 215 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 127 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 283 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 285 km
2022 Noru Category 5 228 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 292 km
2021 Conson Category 1 247 km
2020 Goni Category 5 67 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 175 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 54 km
2020 Molave Category 1 51 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 20 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 153 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 59 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 160 km
2015 Melor Category 4 32 km
2015 Noul Category 4 255 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 237 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 295 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 15 130 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 92 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 9 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 28 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 95 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 14.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 8.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 14.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 16.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 18.6 in Wettest

Rizal has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 124.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (18.6") and April the driest (5.7").

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Schools in Rizal

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Panlayaan Technical-Vocational High School
Bucalbucalan Elementary School
Rizal Integrated National School
Rizal Integrated National School
Buenavista Elementary School
Tublijon Elementary School
Pio Jebulan Elementary School
Panlayaan Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Rizal

4 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

Museums in Rizal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Legazpi
National Museum - Bicol Regional Museum
Sorsogon Museum

Libraries in Rizal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bulusan Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rizal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bulusan Public Market
Casiguran Public Market
Daraga Public Market
Fruit Vendors
Gubat Public Market
Legazpi City Public Market
Pilar New Public Market
Poblacion Castilla Local Market
Public Market
Sorsogon Public Market

Restaurants in Rizal

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Rizal

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Catarman National AirportCRMMedium Airport
Moises R. Espinosa AirportMBTMedium Airport
Naga AirportWNPMedium Airport
Virac AirportVRCMedium Airport
Amoroy AirportSmall Airport
Bacon Community AirportSmall Airport
Bulan AirportSmall Airport
Calanay AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Rizal

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tublijon

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Area
186.2 km² (71.9 mi²)
Postal Code
4713
Website
castilla-sorsogon.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 Rizal

What is the population of Rizal?

Rizal has a population of 7,577 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 310.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rizal?

Rizal 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 82°F in July. The area receives 133 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 124.6 inches.

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