Location & Surroundings

Luna is a third-order administrative division in Cordillera, Philippines with 21,630 inhabitants, at 151 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sanchez-Mira, 25 km to the north. The national capital Manila is about 415 km to the south. The nearest airport is Cagayan North International Airport, 56 km away.

Also known as: Macatel · Bayan ng Luna

Overview

Luna is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Apayao — TL bayan ng Pilipinas sa lalawigan ng Apayao.

It is located in Apayao, Philippines.

The population is about 21,630 (2024).

It covers about 606 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 41 metre.

Also known as: Municipality of Luna, Luna, Apayao

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Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Apayao
  • Area 606 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    18° 19' 57" N, 121° 14' 21" E
  • Elevation DEM: 151 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 21,630
  • Pop. Density 0 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.0%
  • Settlement Very low density rural
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

Sun & Local Time

Subregions (Fourth-order administrative division)

Others in Luna

Alternate Names

Macatel
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Bayan ng Luna

Weather in Luna

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

Now 20.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 29.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 792 W/m2.

Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.12 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 20.8 0.8 198 96 1,013.7 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 24.9 1.4 142 71 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 5 74.8 n/a
12h 29.4 3.1 89 60 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 22 791.7 n/a
18h 22.5 0.4 56 96 1,015.4 1.12 / 1.12 9 198.7 n/a
Tomorrow 21.6 0.8 199 96 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.12 6 0.0 n/a
30h 25.0 1.4 130 83 1,015.8 0.00 / 0.00 7 71.3 n/a
36h 28.8 2.8 80 66 1,013.1 0.44 / 0.44 34 751.2 n/a
42h 22.7 0.8 72 96 1,016.1 1.08 / 1.53 22 185.3 n/a
Saturday 21.6 0.5 215 97 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.45 9 0.0 n/a
54h 24.9 1.0 124 82 1,015.7 0.00 / 0.04 3 71.5 n/a
60h 27.1 2.4 68 78 1,012.5 0.99 / 1.03 30 687.7 n/a
66h 22.8 0.4 242 96 1,015.0 0.18 / 1.20 12 189.4 n/a
Sunday 22.2 0.6 231 96 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.14 5 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Luna?
Now 20.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 29.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 792 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Luna today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:33 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Luna?
Local time is 09:11. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Luna?
Luna is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Luna?
Population about 21,630.
What is the elevation of Luna?
DEM 151 m.
Where is Luna located?
It is at 18.33247, 121.23921 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Luna in?
It is in Philippines.

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Sources

Last updated 2025-09-24
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