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Compostela

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Compostela is a third-order administrative division in Central Visayas, Philippines with 58,178 inhabitants, at 264 m elevation. The national capital Manila is about 560 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Mactan-Cebu International Airport, 19 km away.

Overview

Compostela is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Cebu — TL bayan ng Pilipinas sa lalawigan ng Cebu.

It is located in Cebu, Philippines.

Established in 1878-12-26.

The population is about 58,178 (2024).

It covers about 54 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 35 metre.

Also known as: MUL Compostela, Cebu

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Cebu
  • Area 54 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    10° 28' 34" N, 123° 58' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 264 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 58,178
  • Pop. Density 435 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.3%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

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Subregions (Fourth-order administrative division)

  • Cogon
    fourth-order administrative division
  • Poblacion
    fourth-order administrative division

Weather in Compostela

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

Now 28.6 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 29.0 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.

Temperature
28.6 C
Wind
5.0 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,007.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.18 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 28.6 5.0 230 73 1,007.5 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 25.3 3.1 239 81 1,010.6 1.01 / 1.01 100 124.5 n/a
12h 24.8 2.5 232 84 1,009.7 0.00 / 0.18 100 0.0 n/a
18h 26.9 2.6 217 78 1,011.7 1.54 / 1.72 44 61.0 n/a
Tomorrow 29.0 2.6 239 70 1,009.3 0.45 / 2.18 60 626.6 n/a
30h 25.4 1.8 246 84 1,012.1 2.80 / 4.98 95 188.0 n/a
36h 24.5 1.9 256 86 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.74 67 0.0 n/a
42h 27.3 2.0 231 76 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.08 99 85.4 n/a
Saturday 31.0 0.5 332 60 1,010.1 0.53 / 0.61 61 813.7 n/a
54h 26.5 0.6 80 83 1,013.3 4.61 / 5.22 100 213.5 n/a
60h 25.6 1.0 249 85 1,011.8 0.00 / 2.03 100 0.0 n/a
66h 27.6 1.3 174 76 1,013.4 0.00 / 1.39 100 62.7 n/a
Sunday 27.5 1.3 259 77 1,010.3 0.49 / 1.88 100 537.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Compostela?
Now 28.6 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 29.0 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Compostela today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Compostela?
Local time is 19:59. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Compostela?
Compostela is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Compostela?
Population about 58,178.
What is the elevation of Compostela?
DEM 264 m.
Where is Compostela located?
It is at 10.47607, 123.96667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Compostela in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2025-08-20
geonames https://www.geonames.org/1717054
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