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Vargas, Philippines
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Vargas is a small town in Central Luzon, Philippines with a population of 2,777. Elevation: 230 ft (70 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Vargas
Santa Ignacia, officially the Municipality of Santa Ignacia, is a municipality in the province of Tarlac, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 53,620 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,777 |
| Population Density | 41 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.5933°, 120.4871° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Central Luzon |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 98.5 inches (2,501 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Vargas
Vargas is a small town in Philippines (Central Luzon) with a population of 2,777. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet (70 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 67.3 sq mi (174.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.5933°N, 120.4871°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE SEA | Earthquake | 4.3 m | 15 | 133 km |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 74 km |
| 1999 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 5 | 82 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 54 km |
| Natib | Stratovolcano | 1,253 m (4,111 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Mariveles | Stratovolcano | 1,388 m (4,554 ft) | -2050 | 119 km |
| Laguna Caldera | Caldera | 743 m (2,438 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Taal | Caldera | 311 m (1,020 ft) | 2020 | 185 km |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | 1350 | 186 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 8.3 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 11.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 16.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 20.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 13.8 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in |
Vargas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 85.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (20.0") and January the driest (0.3").
Schools in Vargas
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Agustin Integrated School | - | - | - | - |
| Vargas Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Vargas High School | - | - | - | - |
| Pilpila High School | - | - | - | - |
| Quezon Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Quezon National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mabini Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pilpila Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| New Salem Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Nagmisaan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Vargas
12 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 98.3 Love Radio Dagupan | pop | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Yes The Best Dagupan | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| FMR University FM 102.3 | college radio | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Newsline Central Luzon 105.5 FM | music, news | MP3 128 kbps | |
| FMR Central Luzon 105.5 | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| FMR Radyo Serbisyo 107.1 Pampanga | news, talk | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| Radyo Natin Iba | filipino, music | AAC 64 kbps | |
| WXB Loud 102.3 FM Pampanga | top 40, variety | AAC 211 kbps | |
| DWEE Islands FM 107.1 Pampanga | college radio, pop | AAC 211 kbps | |
| Love Radio Tarlac | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Star FM Dagupan | - | AAC | |
| Love Radio Dagupan | - | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Vargas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquino Center and Museum | ||||
| Aquino Center and Museum | ||||
| Armed Forces Museum of the Province of Tarlac | ||||
| Armed Forces Museum of the Province of Tarlac | ||||
| Diwa ng Tarlac | ||||
| Diwa ng Tarlac | ||||
| Nayong Pilipino | ||||
| Nayong Pilipino |
Libraries in Vargas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balaoang Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cuyapo Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Jose Yap Memorial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| San Clemente Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| San Manuel Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Tarlac Provincial Library | 0.0 | |||||
| TAU Library Services | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Vargas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 148 Mini Mart | |||||
| Anao Public Market | |||||
| Bautista Public Market | |||||
| Bayambang Public Market | |||||
| Bebe Talipapa | |||||
| Camiling Public Market | |||||
| Cuyapo Public Market | |||||
| Danganan | |||||
| Elizabeth Marketplace | |||||
| Gerona Public Market | |||||
| Irene Talipapa | |||||
| Jack Talipapa | |||||
| La Paz Public Market | |||||
| Mangatarem Public Market | |||||
| Mangatarem Wet Market | |||||
| Market Basket | |||||
| Mayantoc Arcade | |||||
| Mayantoc Public Market | |||||
| Mayet Talipapa | |||||
| Moncada Public Market | |||||
| Nampicuan Public Market | |||||
| Paniqui Commercial Arcade | |||||
| Paniqui Public Market | |||||
| Pascual Talipapa | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Pura Public Market | |||||
| Ramos Public Market | |||||
| San Clemente Public Market | |||||
| San Jose Public Market | |||||
| Sandugo | |||||
| Sandugo | |||||
| Talipapa | |||||
| Tarlac City Downtown Public Market | |||||
| Tarlac Public Market A Section | |||||
| Tarlac Public Market B Section | |||||
| Tarlac Public Market C Section | |||||
| Urbiztondo Public Market | |||||
| Victoria Public Market |
Gas Stations in Vargas
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Vargas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Vargas
24 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Clark International Airport / Clark Air Base | CRK | Large Airport |
| Bamban Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Basa Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Binalonan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cabaluyan Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Carmen (Rosales) Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Castillejos - Jesus F Magsaysay Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Cojuangco Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Fort Magsaysay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hermana Mayor Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hermana Menor Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Iba Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lingayen Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Nampicuan Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Omni Aviation Company (OAC) Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| PAL Aviation and Omni Runway | - | Small Airport |
| Pinili Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Plaridel Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Poon Coto Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pradera Verde Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| San Marcellino Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Woodland Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Woodland Airpark | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Vargas
12 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Angeles Maternity and Medical Clinic | ||
| City Health Center X-Tibag | ||
| Dizon Clinic Centre 2 | ||
| DR. R.J.M. REMANDABAN EYE, EAR, NOSE, & THROAT | ||
| E.E.N.T. CLINIC | ||
| Holy Infant Clinic | ||
| Iloy-Ramirez Dental Clinic | ||
| Sicangco Medical Clinic | ||
| Soliman Farm and Farm-based Semen Processing Laboratory | ||
| Tañedo Skin- Cosmetic Clinic | ||
| Tarlac City Polyclinic | ||
| Tucay Multi-specialty Clinic |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Vargas
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia ni Cristo | |
| Iglesia ni Cristo | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Vargas
What is the population of Vargas?
Vargas has a population of 2,777 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 67.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Vargas?
Vargas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 329 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.5 inches.