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Sanchez-Mira, Philippines

Cagayan Valley · Philippines

Sanchez-Mira is a small city in Cagayan Valley, Philippines with a population of 26,292. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

26,292 Population 343/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
99.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Sanchez-Mira

Sanchez-Mira

Sanchez Mira, officially the Municipality of Sanchez Mira, is a municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 26,292 people.

People

Population26,292
Density343/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain99.6 in/yr
Sunny Days160/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population26,292
Population Density343 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates18.5616°, 121.2319°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCagayan Valley
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation99.6 inches (2,529 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sanchez-Mira

Sanchez-Mira is a small city in Philippines (Cagayan Valley) with a population of 26,292. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Sanchez-Mira

Sanchez-Mira has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Jan (23°C). Average annual precipitation is 3434 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23°C / 73°F 19° / 29.6° 135.1
Feb 23.8°C / 75°F 19.3° / 31.6° 44.3
Mar 25.8°C / 78°F 20.6° / 34.8° 27.5
Apr 27.6°C / 82°F 22.2° / 36.2° 44.4
May 29°C / 84°F 24.3° / 36.7° 241.2
Jun 28.9°C / 84°F 25° / 35.6° 200.1
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 24.8° / 35.2° 347.3
Aug 28°C / 82°F 24.9° / 33.6° 419.4
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 24.4° / 33.5° 324.5
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 23.6° / 31.9° 444.8
Nov 25.7°C / 78°F 22.4° / 31° 649.3
Dec 24.1°C / 75°F 19.8° / 29.4° 556.4
Sanchez-Mira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days160 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area76.8 sq mi (198.8 km²)
Population Density343/sq mi
Coordinates18.5616°N, 121.2319°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.6"
162% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

790 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 124 km
Sep 12, 2023 69 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.2 75 km
May 22, 1997 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.1 41 km
Jun 30, 2022 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 53 km
Mar 20, 2011 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 48 km
Feb 6, 1999 66 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 71 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 53 km
Jan 14, 2012 65 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 72 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 130 km
Sep 30, 2010 97 km SSW of Basco, Philippines M5.8 130 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 43 km
May 13, 2002 58 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 63 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 35 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 40 km
Aug 26, 1999 56 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 63 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 24 km
May 28, 2006 61 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 67 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 23 km
Oct 4, 2023 Babuyan Islands region, Philippines M5.7 71 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 83 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 246 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 177 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 189 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 25 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 24 km
2024 Man-yi Category 3 208 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 174 km
2023 Saola Category 5 161 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 42 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 156 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 174 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 146 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 102 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 65 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 210 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 256 km
2016 Haima Category 4 62 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 289 km
2016 Nida Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 24 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 124 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 54 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin de Babuyanes (73 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 73 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 101 km
Babuyan Claro Stratovolcano(es) 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 1924 130 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 139 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in
June 83°F (28°C) 7.5 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 9.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 14.2 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 13.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 10.9 in

Sanchez-Mira has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 99.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.2") and April the driest (2.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Sanchez-Mira

Institution Type Founded Website
Cagayan State University University
Palmira Nature Village University

Schools in Sanchez-Mira

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dacal-Pukel Elementary School
Sanchez Mira Central School
Sanchez Mira Institute for Lifelong Education
Bangan Elementary School
Dagueray Elementary School
C. Marzan Elementary School
Santiago Elementary School
Santor Elementary School
Callungan Elementary School
Kittag Elementary School
Shining Light Academy
Masisit Elementary School
Sanchez Mira West Central School
Pureg Elementary School
Sanchez Mira School of Arts and Trades
Thoburn Memorial Academy
Langagan Elementary School
Dammang Elementary School
Divine Word High School
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Radio Stations near Sanchez-Mira

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Sanchez-Mira

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abulog Market Place
Abulug highway agrarian reform cooperative
Claveria Public Market
Pamplona Public Market
Public Market Fish Section
Public Market Meat Section
Public Market Vegetable Section
Sanchez Mira Public Market

Hotels in Sanchez-Mira

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baggak Hotel & Restaurant
Lazarian Hotel
Reluxx Tropicana Hotel & Resort
Verena Lei Lodge

Restaurants in Sanchez-Mira

23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alice's Eatery
Assignature Samgyupsal
Ate Mane Eatery
Balay Kusina
Bugana Inasal
Delio's Restogrill
Juana's Bistro
Kambal Inasal
Kasa Panganan
KM 629 Grill & Restobar
Komedor ni Ka Edong
Kubo Eatery
Kusina ni Baka
Kuya Richard's
La Mommas
Pau's Kitchen
Piggy Miggy Food Station
Ramen Naijiro
Ramyun
SMCES Canteen
Tiffany Eatery
Tini's Miki
Wok n' Roll Grill and Restaurant

Cafes in Sanchez-Mira

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apayao Brew
Cafe GiFinn
Le Falco Cafe
Lyn's Cafe

Monuments in Sanchez-Mira

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jose Rizal Monument

Clinics in Sanchez-Mira

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Malto Skin Clinic
Municipal Health Office

Dentists in Sanchez-Mira

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mangosing Dental Clinic
Pearl Dental Clinic

Gas Stations in Sanchez-Mira

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flying V
JL Clean Fuel
Max's Fuel Station
Max's Fuel Station
PH #628975182
Save Oil
SpeedTrac
SpeedTrac

Banks in Sanchez-Mira

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BanKo - BPI
BDO Network Bank
Ilocos Consolidated Cooperative Bank
Landbank Sanchez Mira
Philippine National Bank
Rural Bank of Sanchez Mira
Rural Bank of Sanchez Mira

Airports Near Sanchez-Mira

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laoag International AirportLAOLarge Airport
Cagayan North International AirportLLCMedium Airport
Aparri (Maura) AirportSmall Airport
Calayan AirportSmall Airport
Dibagat AirstripSmall Airport
Fuga AirstripSmall Airport
Jose Paredes AirbaseSmall Airport
Lal-lo AirstripSmall Airport
Mabag Island AirstripSmall Airport
Taggat AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Sanchez-Mira

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
J&T Express
JRS Express

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sanchez-Mira

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of Christ Centro 2
I.F.I. Church
Sanchez Mira Bible Christian Church
SM Foursquare Church on Highway
St. Roche Catholic Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
United Methodist

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
61 m (200 ft)
Area
198.8 km² (76.7 mi²)
Postal Code
3518
Website
sanchezmira-cagayan.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 Sanchez-Mira

What is the population of Sanchez-Mira?

Sanchez-Mira has a population of 26,292 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 343 people per square mile, spread across 76.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sanchez-Mira?

Sanchez-Mira has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 99.6 inches.

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