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Capul

seat of a third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Capul is a village in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with 4,756 inhabitants, at 6 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Allen, 14 km to the northeast. The national capital Manila is about 420 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Catarman Airfield, 50 km away.

Overview

Capul is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Northern Samar — TL bayan ng Pilipinas sa lalawigan ng Hilagang Samar.

It is located in Northern Samar, Philippines.

The population is about 12,127 (2024).

It covers about 36 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 73 metre.

Also known as: Municipality of Capul

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Image US Navy 061104-N-5067K-055 USS Essex (LHD 2) passes the Capul Island Lighthouse as it transits through the San Bernardino Straits.jpg

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Northern Samar
  • Area 36 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 25' 25" N, 124° 10' 52" E
  • Elevation DEM: 6 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 4,756
  • Pop. Density 1,514 p/km²
  • Built-up 3.7%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

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Weather in Capul

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

Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.1 to 28.7 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 814 W/m2.

Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
6.6 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,008.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.64 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 28.7 6.6 28 80 1,008.5 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 27.6 4.7 31 85 1,010.9 1.04 / 1.04 4 193.1 n/a
12h 27.1 2.5 4 82 1,009.7 0.00 / 0.27 5 0.0 n/a
18h 27.4 1.9 321 80 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 21 95.9 n/a
Tomorrow 28.2 2.8 350 73 1,008.3 0.64 / 0.64 64 814.4 n/a
30h 27.8 1.9 343 81 1,010.3 1.12 / 1.76 100 187.7 n/a
36h 27.0 1.5 301 83 1,008.5 0.00 / 0.98 100 0.0 n/a
42h 27.4 5.1 285 84 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.86 100 77.6 n/a
Wednesday 29.2 5.3 278 75 1,007.1 0.00 / 0.12 84 783.9 n/a
54h 27.9 4.7 252 81 1,009.5 0.53 / 0.65 100 164.2 n/a
60h 27.4 7.5 228 84 1,007.6 1.14 / 1.79 100 0.0 n/a
66h 27.7 7.7 221 83 1,008.9 0.00 / 1.59 100 69.2 n/a
Thursday 28.8 7.8 214 78 1,005.7 0.00 / 0.69 100 735.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Capul?
Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.1 to 28.7 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 814 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Capul today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:24 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Capul?
Local time is 22:05. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Capul?
Capul is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Capul?
Population about 4,756.
What is the elevation of Capul?
DEM 6 m.
Where is Capul located?
It is at 12.42370, 124.18110 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Capul in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2017-12-13
geonames https://www.geonames.org/1718594

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