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third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Bucay is a third-order administrative division in Cordillera, Philippines with 17,775 inhabitants, at 90 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bangued, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Manila is about 325 km to the south. The nearest airport is Vigan Mindoro Airport, 39 km away.

Overview

Bucay is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Abra — TL bayan ng Pilipinas sa lalawigan ng Abra.

It is located in Abra, Philippines.

The population is about 17,775 (2024).

It covers about 102 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 172 metre.

Also known as: MUL Bucay, Abra

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Abra
  • Area 102 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    17° 30' 0" N, 120° 43' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 90 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 17,775
  • Pop. Density 488 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

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Weather in Bucay

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

Now 21.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 763 W/m2.

Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (92 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 21.4 1.4 92 90 1,014.3 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 25.1 1.1 51 72 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 65.1 n/a
12h 30.4 2.4 268 57 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 9 762.9 n/a
18h 23.0 1.4 99 89 1,015.8 0.33 / 0.33 3 183.8 n/a
Tomorrow 22.0 1.5 96 87 1,014.3 0.00 / 0.00 42 0.0 n/a
30h 25.5 0.5 21 72 1,016.0 0.00 / 0.00 100 49.0 n/a
36h 28.2 1.6 298 67 1,013.5 0.00 / 0.00 100 333.2 n/a
42h 23.3 0.9 99 91 1,016.2 0.88 / 0.88 100 139.9 n/a
Sunday 22.2 1.2 108 87 1,014.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
54h 25.5 0.7 6 74 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 61 53.0 n/a
60h 28.7 1.9 284 74 1,012.7 3.86 / 3.86 85 725.5 n/a
66h 23.0 1.5 106 92 1,015.2 1.52 / 5.38 73 159.0 n/a
Monday 21.6 1.6 100 90 1,013.8 0.00 / 0.01 100 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bucay?
Now 21.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 763 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 Bucay today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 17:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Bucay?
Local time is 14:29. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Bucay?
Bucay is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Bucay?
Population about 17,775.
What is the elevation of Bucay?
DEM 90 m.
Where is Bucay located?
It is at 17.50000, 120.71667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bucay in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2025-08-18
geonames https://www.geonames.org/1723570
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