Location & Surroundings

Loreto is a third-order administrative division in Caraga, Philippines with 9,940 inhabitants, at 263 m elevation. The national capital Manila is about 690 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Surigao Airport, 67 km away.

Also known as: Bayan ng Loreto

Overview

Loreto is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Dinagat Islands — TL bayan ng Pilipinas sa lalawigan ng Kapuluang Dinagat.

It is located in Dinagat Islands, Philippines.

The population is about 9,940 (2024).

It covers about 256 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 3 metre.

Also known as: Municipality of Loreto, Loreto, Dinagat Islands

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Dinagat Islands
  • Area 256 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    10° 21' 0" N, 125° 37' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 263 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 9,940
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

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Mountains & Terrain in Municipality of Loreto

Parks & Nature in Municipality of Loreto

Alternate Names

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Bayan ng Loreto
fil
Loreto

Weather in Municipality of Loreto

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

Now 28.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.1 to 28.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 827 W/m2.

Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s N (357 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.34 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 28.2 1.1 357 76 1,011.9 - / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
6h 28.4 3.1 20 78 1,008.4 2.11 / 2.11 100 827.1 n/a
12h 27.9 3.1 14 80 1,010.5 0.00 / 1.52 45 176.9 n/a
18h 27.1 3.0 355 82 1,009.2 1.67 / 3.19 25 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 27.6 2.6 346 82 1,011.3 0.00 / 1.34 100 106.2 n/a
30h 28.7 3.1 16 74 1,008.5 0.00 / 0.79 33 835.0 n/a
36h 27.9 2.4 358 78 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.14 89 186.4 n/a
42h 27.2 2.0 320 78 1,009.1 0.48 / 0.62 5 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 27.9 2.3 272 76 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.00 5 106.8 n/a
54h 29.7 3.9 263 69 1,007.6 0.08 / 0.08 38 840.7 n/a
60h 28.2 2.0 321 76 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.04 100 182.1 n/a
66h 27.4 3.5 261 80 1,008.4 0.00 / 0.02 100 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 27.9 5.7 239 78 1,009.9 0.45 / 0.47 90 69.5 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Municipality of Loreto?
Now 28.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.1 to 28.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 827 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Municipality of Loreto today?
Sunrise around 05:25 and sunset around 17:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Municipality of Loreto?
Local time is 15:47. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Municipality of Loreto?
Municipality of Loreto is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Municipality of Loreto?
Population about 9,940.
What is the elevation of Municipality of Loreto?
DEM 263 m.
Where is Municipality of Loreto located?
It is at 10.35000, 125.61667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Municipality of Loreto in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2025-08-07
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