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Virac, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Virac is a mid-size city in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 75,135. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

75,135 Population 1,277/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
135.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Virac

Virac

Virac, officially the Municipality of Virac, is a municipality and capital of the province of Catanduanes, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 75,135 people.

People

Population75,135
Density1,277/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain135.6 in/yr
Sunny Days127/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population75,135
Population Density1,277 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates13.5848°, 124.2374°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation135.6 inches (3,443 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Virac

Virac is a mid-size city in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 75,135. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 135.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Virac

Virac has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.7°C), the coldest is Feb (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 3506 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.5°C / 80°F 24.4° / 28.4° 452.6
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 24.4° / 28° 239.4
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 24.9° / 28.8° 177.7
Apr 27.6°C / 82°F 25.3° / 29.8° 168.9
May 28.7°C / 84°F 26.6° / 31° 134.3
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 27° / 30.9° 183.3
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 26.9° / 30.2° 251.0
Aug 28.3°C / 83°F 26.7° / 30.5° 225.2
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 26.6° / 30.3° 243.0
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 26.6° / 29.9° 430.1
Nov 28°C / 82°F 26.5° / 29.4° 432.9
Dec 27.4°C / 81°F 25.6° / 29° 567.9
Virac has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 127 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 135.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days127 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area58.8 sq mi (152.4 km²)
Population Density1,277/sq mi
Coordinates13.5848°N, 124.2374°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.6"
257% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 21.38"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

498 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 147 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 38 km
Apr 4, 2023 124 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.2 141 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 37 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 123 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 115 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 148 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 38 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 118 km
Jan 27, 2010 117 km NNE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 135 km
Oct 1, 2024 62 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 90 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 118 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 110 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 136 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 62 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 126 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 131 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 149 km
Oct 21, 1999 87 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.6 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 76 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 277 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 53 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 264 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 214 km
2023 Saola Category 4 273 km
2022 Noru Category 5 169 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 233 km
2021 Conson Category 1 275 km
2020 Goni Category 5 7 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 114 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 122 km
2020 Molave Category 1 25 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 67 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 221 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 27 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 84 km
2015 Melor Category 4 102 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 237 km
2015 Noul Category 4 179 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 67 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 93 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 93 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 12.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 7.9 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.1 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in Warmest
July 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 16.3 in
November 78°F (26°C) 20.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 21.4 in Wettest

Virac has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 135.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (21.4") and April the driest (6.4").

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Colleges & Universities in Virac

Institution Type Founded Website
Catanduanes College College - ,
Catanduanes State University University - ,
College of Agri Fisheries College - ,
College of Agri Fisheries College - ,
College of Education College - ,
College of Engineering College - ,
College of Industrial Technology College - ,
Continuing Education College - ,

Schools in Virac

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Virac Pilot Elementary School - - - -
Catanduanes National High School - - - -
Gogon Elementary School - - - -
San Vicente Elementary School - - - -
Santo Niño Elementary School - - - -
Juan M. Alberto Memorial Elementary School - - - -
Virac Central Elementary School - - - -
Taytay Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Virac

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bespren Radio pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Love Radio Legazpi - MP3 96 kbps
OK-FM Sorsogon - MP3 73 kbps

Museums in Virac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Catanduanes

Libraries in Virac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Virac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bato Public Market
San Andres Public Market
Virac Public Market

Hotels in Virac

7 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

ARDCI Corporate Inn
JM Pension House
Marem Pension House
Midtown Inn
Rackdell inn
Renel's Traveller's Inn
Rhaj Inn

Restaurants in Virac

10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Angel's Pizza
Bloosoms Restaurant
Dcolcard Resto Grill
Fernando's Asian Cuisine
Food Trip
Gran Marinella
One Two Sawa!
RECO
Taste Buds
Virac Food House

Cafes in Virac

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blue Cafe
Elit Kape and Food Mart

Clinics in Virac

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Catanduanes Eye Center
Guerrero Medical Clinic
Que

Bus Stations in Virac

3 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bicol Isarog - Virac Terminal
Jeepney to Baras
Virac Jeep and Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Virac

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PH #752886518
Powerzone
Powerzone
Powerzone
Silangan
Silangan

Banks in Virac

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Oro
BDO
Development Bank of the Philippines
Legaspi Savings Bank
PNB

Shopping Malls in Virac

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Virac Town Center

Airports Near Virac

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Virac AirportVRCMedium Airport
Bacon Community Airport-Small Airport
Lahuy Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Virac

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Immaculate Conception Cathedral Parish
Nazareno Chapel
San Rafael Church
San Roque Chapel
St.Peter the Apostle church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
96 m (315 ft)
Area
152.4 km² (58.8 mi²)
Founded
1775
Postal Code
4800
Website
virac-catanduanes.gov.ph/

Around Virac

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 22
Hospitals 6
Pharmacies 2
Restaurants 8
Cafes 1
Supermarkets 2
Banks 4
Museums 1
Hotels 4
Parks 7
Police Stations 3
Fire Stations 2
Places of Worship 4

🇵🇭 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 Virac

What is the population of Virac?

Virac has a population of 75,135 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 1,277 people per square mile, spread across 58.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Virac?

Virac has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 127 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 135.6 inches.

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