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Salcedo, Philippines

Ilocos · Philippines

Salcedo is a small city in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 11,196. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

11,196 Population 356/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
122.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Salcedo

Salcedo

Salcedo, officially the Municipality of Salcedo, is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 11,196 people.

People

Population11,196
Density356/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain122.5 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Population11,196
Population Density356 / sq mi
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Coordinates17.1547°, 120.5394°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceIlocos
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation122.5 inches (3,111 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Salcedo

Salcedo is a small city in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 11,196. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 122.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Salcedo

Salcedo has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is May (26.5°C), the coldest is Jan (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 3173 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.4°C / 72°F 15.7° / 28.4° 50.5
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 16.5° / 29.2° 29.5
Mar 24.7°C / 77°F 18.6° / 31.8° 45.2
Apr 26.2°C / 79°F 20.6° / 33.2° 65.3
May 26.5°C / 80°F 22° / 33.3° 206.5
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 22.3° / 31.2° 431.1
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 21.8° / 30.4° 660.4
Aug 24.7°C / 76°F 21.5° / 29.2° 520.3
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 21.5° / 29.4° 492.5
Oct 25.1°C / 77°F 20.8° / 29.7° 352.5
Nov 24.7°C / 76°F 19.5° / 29.3° 172.3
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.9° 146.7
Salcedo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 122.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area39.9 sq mi (103.4 km²)
Population Density356/sq mi
Coordinates17.1547°N, 120.5394°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.5"
222% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 26.80"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

671 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Jul 16, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 50 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 87 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 31 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 86 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 90 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 146 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 146 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 136 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 95 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 97 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 87 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 25 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 49 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 40 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 93 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 75 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 87 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 82 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 87 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 246 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 77 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 161 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 42 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 150 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 58 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 185 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 273 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 62 km
2023 Saola Category 5 252 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 214 km
2022 Noru Category 4 196 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 180 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 278 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 300 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 218 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 231 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 107 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 64 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 126 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 50 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 124 km
1915 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (62 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 62 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in
May 83°F (28°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 14.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 24.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 26.8 in Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 15.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.6 in

Salcedo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (26.8") and January the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Salcedo

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Victory Elementary School
Salcedo National High School
Salcedo Central School
Arangin-Dinaratan Elementary School
Dinaratan National High School
Kilang Primary School
Baluarte Elementary School
Madarang Primary School
San Gaspar Primary School
Pias Elementary School
Bitong Elementary School
Baracbac Primary School
Ubbog Primary School
Sorioan Elementary School
Lucbuban Primary School
Paoc Elementary School
Culiong Primary School
Paltoc Elementary School – Annex
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Radio Stations near Salcedo

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Laoag MP3 64 kbps
Love Radio Tuguegarao MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Bangued AAC 64 kbps

Libraries in Salcedo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Burgos Library0.0
Candon City Library0.0
Nagrebcan Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Salcedo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bitalag Market
Candon Public Market
Cervantes Public Market
Farmer's Wet Market
Public Market
Santa Cruz Public Market
Santa Lucia Public Market
Sudipen Farmers Public Market
Tagudin Public Market

Airports Near Salcedo

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
San Fernando AirportSFEMedium Airport
Bagabag AirportSmall Airport
Lepanto Mines AirstripSmall Airport
Vigan AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
212 m (696 ft)
Area
103.4 km² (39.9 mi²)
Postal Code
2711
Website
salcedo-ilocossur.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 Salcedo

What is the population of Salcedo?

Salcedo has a population of 11,196 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 356 people per square mile, spread across 39.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Salcedo?

Salcedo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 122.5 inches.

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