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Alcantara

seat of a third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Alcantara is a village in Mimaropa, Philippines with 2,251 inhabitants, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Odiongan, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Manila is about 285 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Romblon Tugdan Airport, 7 km away.

Also known as: الکانتارا، رامبلان

Overview

Alcantara is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Romblon — TL bayan ng Pilipinas sa lalawigan ng Romblon.

It is located in Romblon, Philippines.

Established in 1961-03-21.

The population is about 16,417 (2024).

It covers about 60 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 32 metre.

Also known as: Alcantara, Romblon, Alcántara, Alcántara, Romblón

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Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Romblon
  • Area 60 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 15' 32" N, 122° 3' 16" E
  • Elevation DEM: 8 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 2,251
  • Pop. Density 1,979 p/km²
  • Built-up 6.2%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

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Alternate Names

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الکانتارا، رامبلان

Weather in Alcantara

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alcantara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 29.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 814 W/m2.

Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 27.8 1.3 211 76 1,014.6 - / 0.00 96 0.0 n/a
6h 29.3 4.3 244 70 1,011.9 0.53 / 0.53 5 813.5 n/a
12h 27.7 2.8 246 77 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.01 6 238.5 n/a
18h 26.8 0.9 189 80 1,011.6 0.39 / 0.40 52 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 28.0 1.5 103 76 1,013.4 0.00 / 0.00 44 85.6 n/a
30h 29.4 0.5 84 70 1,010.7 0.16 / 0.16 100 788.9 n/a
36h 27.2 0.6 340 80 1,012.8 1.13 / 1.29 100 203.1 n/a
42h 26.1 1.7 19 83 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
Thursday 27.8 1.3 51 79 1,013.0 0.45 / 0.45 100 74.3 n/a
54h 28.9 0.8 59 74 1,010.4 1.72 / 2.16 99 800.4 n/a
60h 27.2 0.4 296 81 1,012.7 0.00 / 1.11 5 223.6 n/a
66h 26.1 1.8 8 83 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.13 5 0.0 n/a
Friday 27.3 1.4 0 81 1,014.1 1.50 / 1.63 5 85.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alcantara?
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 29.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 814 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Alcantara today?
Sunrise around 05:39 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Alcantara?
Local time is 19:09. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Alcantara?
Alcantara is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Alcantara?
Population about 2,251.
What is the elevation of Alcantara?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Alcantara located?
It is at 12.25890, 122.05440 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alcantara in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2017-12-13
geonames https://www.geonames.org/1731592

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