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Vigan, Philippines

Ilocos · Philippines

Vigan is a mid-size city in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 48,545. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

48,545 Population 5,005/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
101.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Vigan

Vigan

Vigan, officially the City of Vigan, is a component city and capital of the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 54,498 people.

People

Population48,545
Density5,005/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain101.9 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population48,545
Population Density5,005 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates17.5747°, 120.3869°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceIlocos
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation101.9 inches (2,589 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vigan

Vigan is a mid-size city in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 48,545. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Vigan

Vigan has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.1°C), the coldest is Jan (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2935 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 17.2° / 31° 48.1
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 18° / 32.5° 20.8
Mar 26.7°C / 80°F 19.9° / 35.1° 29.0
Apr 28.1°C / 83°F 22.2° / 36.1° 42.8
May 28.1°C / 83°F 23.4° / 35.6° 209.3
Jun 27°C / 81°F 23.7° / 33.1° 344.3
Jul 26.6°C / 80°F 23.3° / 31.8° 540.2
Aug 25.9°C / 79°F 22.9° / 30.4° 493.3
Sep 26.1°C / 79°F 22.5° / 31.2° 430.4
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 21.5° / 31° 344.8
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 20.5° / 30.9° 212.2
Dec 24.2°C / 76°F 18.5° / 30.6° 220.1
Vigan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°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 101.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.1 km²)
Population Density5,005/sq mi
Coordinates17.5747°N, 120.3869°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.9"
168% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 26.85"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

611 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 46 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 136 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 66 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 136 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 137 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 104 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 140 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 145 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 102 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 108 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 68 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 142 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 87 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 139 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 35 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 56 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 144 km
Mar 2, 2019 30 km NW of Davila, Philippines M5.6 120 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 124 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 203 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 105 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 189 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 84 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 103 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 67 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 165 km
2024 Yagi Category 1 298 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 99 km
2023 Saola Category 5 274 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 182 km
2022 Noru Category 4 237 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 192 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 229 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 280 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 265 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 218 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 67 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 110 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 161 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 - 132 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 46 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 16 89 km
1934 SOUTH CHINA SEA Earthquake - - 147 km
1915 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - - 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 81 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 78°F (25°C) 0.3 in Coldest
March 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.1 in
May 84°F (29°C) 8.6 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 15.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 22.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 26.9 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 14.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in

Vigan has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in February to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 98.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (26.9") and January the driest (0.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Vigan

Institution Type Founded Website
Divine Word College of Bangued College - ,
Divine Word College of Vigan College - ,
Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College College - ,
Immaculate Conception School of Theology College - Visit →
Saint Benedict College of Northern Luzon College - ,
Saint Mary's College College - ,
St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur College Department College - ,
St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur Grade School Department College - ,
St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur High School Department College - ,
St. Paul College of Ilocos Sur Kindergarten Building College - ,
STI College College - ,
University of Abra University - Visit →
University of Northern Philippines University - ,
Vox Humana Technological College Inc. College - ,

Schools in Vigan

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dudley-S. Lara Education Center for Children - - - -
Chazown Training & Learning Center - - - -
Saint Thomas Aquinas Learning Center of Vigan City - - - -
Vigan Nan Chong School - - - -
Jose Singson Elementary School - - - -
Burgos Memorial School West - - - -
Ayusan-Paoa Elementary School - - - -
Calvary Church Baptist Academy - - - -
Capangpangan Elementary School - - - -
Burgos Memorial School East - - - -
Vigan Central School - - - -
Ilocos Sur Community College - - - -
UCCP Christian Learning and Development Center - - - -
Ilocos Sur National High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Vigan

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

Museums in Vigan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burgos Museum
Crisologo Museum
Gregoria M. Rivera Memorial Library & Museum
National Museum of the Philippines - Ilocos

Libraries in Vigan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Abra Provincial Library0.0
Burgos Library0.0
CCIT Library0.0
Gregoria M. Rivera Memorial Library and Museum0.0

Farmers Markets in Vigan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bangued Central Market
Cabugao Public Market
JTC Supermart
Magsingal Public Market
Narvacan Farmers Market
Narvacan Public Market
Public Market
San Ildefonso Public Market
San Juan Public Market
Santa Public Market
Santo Domingo Mall
Vigan City Public Market

Hotels in Vigan

38 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AJCP PENSION HOUSE
Ann-Tony's Transient House
Casa Pichay
Casa Rica
Casa Rica Hotel
Casa Teofila
Casa Teofila
Casabella Corazon Bed&Breakfast
Coffee Swings
Condotel Asuncion
Cordillera Family Inn
El Juliana Hotel
Escolta's Homey Lodge
Gordion Hotel
Grandpa's Inn and Restaurant
Green R Hotel
Hotel Felicidad
Hotel Lapira
Hotel Linda Suites
Hotel Linda Suites
Hotel Luna
Hotel Mercante
Hotel Salcedo de Vigan
Hotel Veneto de Vigan
La Casa Bianca Hotel
LaVie Hotel
Mojica Residencia Hotel
Monte Casa de Cristo
My Vigan Home Hotel
NSCC Hotel
Regency Hotel
Safari Hotel
The Cordillera Inn
Vigan Heritage Mansion
Vigan Hotel
Vigan Plaza Hotel
Vigan Riverside Hotel
Vigan Traversa Hotel

Restaurants in Vigan

28 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

8.88 Bar and Restaurant
Abuelita's
Arcelli's
BarTech
Bistro Salcedo
BUGIS BISTRO
Burnay Restogrille
Cafe Bigaa
Cafe Leona
Choy-Lin's Fried Station
Coffee Break
Dos Meal Restaurant
Grandpa's Inn and Restaurant
Karissa Josy Restaurant
Kusina Felicitas
La Birrieria de Vigan
La Casa Bianca Hotel
Los Moritos
Luzon Inn
Max's Restaurant
New Sanitary Restaurant
Panganan Ken Ihawan Toy Vigan
Samgyu Ji Balai
Seafood Island
Sixbros Lutong Bahay and Grill
The Cordillera Inn
Uno Grill
Wingyard Vigan

Cafes in Vigan

15 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amian Coffee
Cafe Evelyn
Cafe Uno Vigan
Coffee Break Vigan
Infinitea
Insiang Empanada
Irene's Empanada
Irene's Empanadas
Mocha Blends
NSCC BATH AND COFEE
Petits Gateaux
Starbucks
Teaza Cafe
Zentea
Zentea

Clinics in Vigan

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vigan City Health Office

Dentists in Vigan

3 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Joey Lawrence De Verzosa, DmD
Nakashima Dental Clinic
PH #5895487386

Bus Stations in Vigan

5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aniceto Bus Line - Vigan Terminal
Dominion Bus Terminal
Partas - Vigan Terminal
PH #253006994
Viron Transit - Vigan Terminal

Gas Stations in Vigan

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Petron

Banks in Vigan

22 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bank of Commerce
Bank of Makati
BDO
BDO
BPI
Card SME Bank
China Bank Savings
Chinabank
DBP
Eastwest Bank
Landbank
Maybank
Metrobank
Metrobank
Philippine Business Bank
PNB
Rang-ay Bank
Security Bank
Summit Bank
UnionBank
Vigan Builders Bank
Western Union

Shopping Malls in Vigan

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plaza Maestro Commercial Complex
Vigan Central Park
Vigan Landmark Commercial Center

Airports Near Vigan

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laoag International AirportLAOLarge Airport
Dibagat Airstrip-Small Airport
Lepanto Mines Airstrip-Small Airport
Vigan Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Vigan

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
LBC
LBC
PHLPost

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Vigan

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Historic City of ViganCultural1999

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vigan

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brgy. Pantay Daya Chapel
Church of Christ
Iglesia ni Cristo - Lokal ng Vigan
Jesus Christ Saves Global Outreach
Legion of Mary House
MCGI Local of Vigan
Simbaan a Bassit
Sister Oblates Convent
United Church of Christ of the Philippines
Vigan Cathedral
Vigan Seventh-day Adventist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
69 m (226 ft)
Area
25.1 km² (9.7 mi²)
Founded
1572
Postal Code
2700
Website
vigancity.gov.ph/
Twinned With
Agadir, Funchal, Honolulu, Laoag, Malacca, Mar del Plata, Ozamiz, Pagadian, Taguig

Things to See Near Vigan

16 places within 15 km

🗼 Lighthouses (2)
  • • Pandan Lighthouse
  • • Puropingit Lighthouse
⛰️ Peaks (10)
  • • Mira Hills
  • • Mount Binitalo
  • • Mount Caniao
  • • Mount Tirad
  • • Mount Tupira
  • + 5 more
🏛️ Ruins (1)
  • • Bantay Bell Tower
🌄 Viewpoints (3)
  • • Old Quirino Bridge
  • • Santa Symbolic Landmark
  • • temp

🇵🇭 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Vigan

Historic City of Vigan
Cultural · inscribed 1999
Established in the 16th century, Vigan is the best-preserved example of a planned Spanish colonial town in Asia. Its architecture reflects the coming together of cultural elements from elsewhere in the Philippines, from China and from Europe, resulting in a cu...

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 Vigan

What is the population of Vigan?

Vigan has a population of 48,545 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 5,005 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vigan?

Vigan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°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 101.9 inches.

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