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Samal, Philippines
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Samal is a mid-size city in Central Luzon, Philippines with a population of 40,843. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Samal
Samal, officially the Municipality of Samal, is a municipality in the province of Bataan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 40,843 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 40,843 |
| Population Density | 1,879 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.7678°, 120.5431° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Central Luzon |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.4 inches (1,788 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Samal
Samal is a mid-size city in Philippines (Central Luzon) with a population of 40,843. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Samal
Samal has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.2°C), the coldest is Jan (27.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 3766 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 21.7 sq mi (56.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,879/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.7678°N, 120.5431°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1994 | PHILIPPINE ISLANDS | Earthquake | 7.3 m | 81 | 149 km |
| 1965 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | 4.7 m | 355 | 98 km |
| 1911 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 1,335 | 98 km |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 122 km |
| 1999 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 5 | 141 km |
| 1889 | MINDORO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 149 km |
| 1937 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 107 km |
| 1749 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 98 km |
| 1716 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 98 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Natib (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Natib | Stratovolcano | 1,253 m (4,111 ft) | Unknown | 16 km |
| Mariveles | Stratovolcano | 1,388 m (4,554 ft) | -2050 | 28 km |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 45 km |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Laguna Caldera | Caldera | 743 m (2,438 ft) | Unknown | 87 km |
| Taal | Caldera | 311 m (1,020 ft) | 2020 | 98 km |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | 1350 | 109 km |
| Banahaw | Complex | 2,158 m (7,080 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 14.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 24.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 30.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 16.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.6 in |
Samal has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 109.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (30.2") and February the driest (0.3").
Schools in Samal
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Catherine of Siena Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Adamson Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lalawigan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Samal North Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sapa Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Samal National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Samal South Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Samal National High School – Annex | - | - | - | - |
| Calaguiman Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Samal National High School - Senior High School Campus | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Samal
42 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barangay LS 97.1 Manila | opm, talk | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 101.7 Your Love FM | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| 101.1 Yes FM Manila | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FMR News Radio 92.3 Manila | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| K5 News FM 101.9 Manila | news, talk | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| XFM 92.3 Mega Manila | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| FMR Star Radio 101.9 Manila | opm, talk | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 105.9 One FM Manila | hot ac, opm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FMR University FM 102.3 | college radio | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| DepEd Radio Learning English 89.1 FM - HD3 | distance learning, educational | AAC 140 kbps | |
| 89.5 Subic Bay Radio | - | MP3 | |
| DWDM fm 95.5 | adult contemporary, dazzling music | MP3 | |
| TGON KoolFM 106.7 | chr, local news | MP3 | |
| FM Radio 92.3 Manila | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| DZMV AllTV News Radio 1422 AM | news, talk | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| RPN DZKB Radyo Ronda 990 AM Manila | drama, news | AAC+ 56 kbps | |
| DWAV FM RP3 Alert 89.1 - HD2 | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Newsline Central Luzon 105.5 FM | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| AXR Manila | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| FMR Central Luzon 105.5 | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| TGON KoolFM 101.9 HD | opm, pop | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| FMR Radyo Serbisyo 107.1 Pampanga | news, talk | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| DZTV DepEd Radio 1386 AM | distance learning, educational | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DWDM-fm 95.5 | adult contemporary, dazzling music | MP3 | |
| WXB Loud 102.3 FM Pampanga | top 40, variety | AAC 211 kbps | |
| DWEE Islands FM 107.1 Pampanga | college radio, pop | AAC 211 kbps | |
| DWWW | - | OGG | |
| PGRP Radio | - | MP3 | |
| K5 News FM 101.9 FM | news, talk | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| 87.5 Republ1ka FM1 HD | hot ac, pop | MP3 128 kbps | |
| WXB102 | - | MP3 | |
| The Anchor Radio 101.9 | gospel | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| DZAR Radyo Ronda Plus 1026 AM | news | AAC 463 kbps | |
| TGON News Radio 99.5 FM | news, talk | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| TGON koolFM 99.5 | chr, local news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Filipino Music Central | added by redbullet28 | MP3 | |
| DZTM One Radyo 1026 AM | news | AAC 463 kbps | |
| AFN 360 Global Gravity 89.1 FM - HD1 | variety | MP3 96 kbps | |
| DWAV FM RP3 Alert 89.1 | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DWFM 92.3 One Radio HD | hot ac, opm | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FReSH FM | internet radio | AAC 64 kbps | |
| FMR Radyo Partido 99.5 - HD3 | news, talk | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Samal
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force Museum | ||||
| Bataan World War II Museum | ||||
| Dambana ng Kagitingan Museum | ||||
| Diosdado P. Macapagal Museum | ||||
| Diosdado P. Macapagal Museum | ||||
| Encarnation Heritage Home | ||||
| Encarnation Heritage Home | ||||
| Loreta Razon Heritage | ||||
| Loreta Razon Heritage | ||||
| Panlilio Heritage Home | ||||
| President Diosdado P. Macapagal Library and Museum |
Libraries in Samal
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balanga City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| BPSU Learning Resource Centre | 0.0 | |||||
| DHVSU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| DHVTSU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Minalin Museum and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| President Diosdado P. Macapagal Library and Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| SDO-Bataan Library Hub (LRMDC) | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Samal
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abucay Public Market | |||||
| Apalit Public Market | |||||
| Bacolor Public Market | |||||
| Bagac Public Market | |||||
| Balanga Public Market | |||||
| Calumpit Market | |||||
| Dinalupihan Public Market | |||||
| Dinalupihan Public Market | |||||
| Floridablanca New Public Market | |||||
| Floridablanca Public Market | |||||
| Guagua Public Market | |||||
| Hagonoy Public Market Commercial Complex | |||||
| Hermosa New Public Market | |||||
| Limay Public Market | |||||
| Macabebe Public Market | |||||
| Macabebe Public Market | |||||
| Masantol Public Market | |||||
| Minalin Public Market | |||||
| New Apalit Public Market | |||||
| Old Public Market | |||||
| Orani Public Market | |||||
| Orion Public Market | |||||
| Pamilihang Bayan ng Pilar | |||||
| Paombong Public Market | |||||
| Pilar Wet Market | |||||
| Samal Public Market | |||||
| San Agustin Talipapa | |||||
| San Pascual Fish Trading | |||||
| San Simon Public Market | |||||
| San Simon Public Market | |||||
| Santa Cruz Public Market | |||||
| Santa Rita Public Market | |||||
| Talipapa | |||||
| Talipapa | |||||
| Talipapa |
Clinics in Samal
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Samal
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Samal
1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Samal
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Hagonoy Sports Center |
Airports Near Samal
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base | CRK | Large Airport |
| Ninoy Aquino International Airport | MNL | Large Airport |
| Subic Bay International Airport / Naval Air Station Cubi Point | SFS | Large Airport |
| Danilo Atienza Air Base | SGL | Medium Airport |
| Bamban Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Basa Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Bitulok Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Camaya Coast Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Castillejos - Jesus F Magsaysay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Corregidor Airport (Kindley Field) | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Magsaysay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Iba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Manny W Barradas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Omni Aviation Company (OAC) Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| PAL Aviation and Omni Runway | - | Small Airport |
| Plaridel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pradera Verde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Samal (Bataan 2020) Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| San Marcellino Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Woodland Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Woodland Airpark | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Samal
31 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Bacolor Rural Health Unit I | ||
| Balangcas Health Center | ||
| Barangay San Jose Health Center | ||
| Cabalantian Health Center | ||
| Carlos-Simpao Optical | ||
| Dr. Chiong Clinic | ||
| Evergreen Optical | ||
| L.S. Vision Care Center | ||
| LN Laboratory & Diagnostic Center Multi-Specialty Clinic | ||
| Macapinlac Medical Care Clinic | ||
| Medical and Diabetes Care Clinic | ||
| Medical Clinic | ||
| Mercy Clinic | ||
| Mesalipit Health Center | ||
| MMLR Active PT and OT Rehabilitation Center | ||
| Nicdao Medical Clinic | ||
| Northville 12 Health Center | ||
| OB-GYN and Pediatric Clinic | ||
| San Agustin Health Center | ||
| San Juan Bautista Health Center | ||
| San Nicolas 1st Barangay Health Center | ||
| San Pablo Health Center | ||
| San Rafael Health Station | ||
| San Roque Barangay Health Center | ||
| San Vicente Health Center | ||
| Santa Monica Health Center | ||
| Santo Cristo Health Center | ||
| Santo Domingo Health Center | ||
| Simpao-Tolentino Optical | ||
| Simpao-Tolentino Optical | ||
| Vitug Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Samal
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Parish of Saint Catherine of Siena | |
| San Roque Chapel | |
| Sitio Torres Chapel | |
| United Methodist Church | |
| Wesley Methodist Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Samal
What is the population of Samal?
Samal has a population of 40,843 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 1,879 people per square mile, spread across 21.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Samal?
Samal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 70.4 inches.