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Sapol, Philippines

Central Luzon · Philippines

Sapol is a small town in Central Luzon, Philippines with a population of 2,840. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,840 Population 29/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
88.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Sapol

Sapol

Calapan, officially the City of Calapan, is a component city and the capital of the province of Oriental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 148,558 people, making it the most populous settlement in the entire island of Mindoro.

People

Population2,840
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain88.8 in/yr
Sunny Days175/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population2,840
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates13.3650°, 121.1893°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Luzon
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation88.8 inches (2,256 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sapol

Sapol is a small town in Philippines (Central Luzon) with a population of 2,840. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 88.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Sapol has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area96.6 sq mi (250.1 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates13.3650°N, 121.1893°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.8"
134% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.99"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

862 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 22 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 63 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 86 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 142 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 67 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 93 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 127 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 131 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 53 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 61 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 117 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 76 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 58 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 78 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 57 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 51 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 68 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 74 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 44 km
Jul 7, 1990 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines M5.7 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 276 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 259 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 157 km
2022 Noru Category 4 205 km
2021 Conson Category 1 57 km
2020 Goni Category 4 74 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 193 km
2020 Molave Category 2 30 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 164 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 28 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 120 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 261 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 27 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 211 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 294 km
2015 Melor Category 4 7 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 83 km
2014 Hagupit Category 1 213 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 179 km
2013 Nari Category 3 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 22 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 74 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 74 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 25 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 1 131 km
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake - - 112 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 74 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 74 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 84 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 85 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 118 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 150 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 2.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 3.1 in
May 84°F (29°C) 5.7 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 8.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.0 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 11.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in

Sapol has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and March the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Sapol

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Caguisikan Elementary School - - - -
M. Pilot Esig Memorial Elementary School - - - -
Maidlang Elementary School - - - -
N. Aboboto Memorial School - - - -
Batino Elementary School - - - -
M. Kalaw Memorial School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sapol

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rage Music Philippines hiphop, rap MP3

Farmers Markets in Sapol

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Naujan Public Market
Old Victoria Public Market
Pamilihang Bayan ng Calapan
Public Market
Puerto Galera Public Market
San Teodoro Public Market
Victoria New Public Market

Stadiums & Teams in Sapol

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Airports Near Sapol

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mamburao AirportMBOMedium Airport
Marinduque AirportMRQMedium Airport
Basilio Fernando Air Base-Small Airport
Calapan National Airport-Small Airport
General Emilio Aguinaldo Airstrip-Small Airport
Manny W Barradas Airstrip-Small Airport
Pagbilao Grande Island Airport-Small Airport
Pinamalayan Airport-Small Airport
Tuy Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Sapol

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Oriental Mindoro Rehabilitation Center

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
87 m (285 ft)
Area
250.1 km² (96.5 mi²)
Founded
1917
Postal Code
5200
Website
cityofcalapan.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 Sapol

What is the population of Sapol?

Sapol has a population of 2,840 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 96.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sapol?

Sapol has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 175 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.8 inches.

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