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Norala

seat of a third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Norala is a town in Soccsksargen, Philippines with 48,499 inhabitants, at 103 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lopez Jaena, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Manila is about 985 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Allah Valley Airport, 20 km away.

Overview

Norala is municipality of the Philippines in the province of South Cotabato — TL bayan ng Pilipinas sa lalawigan ng Timog Cotabato.

It is located in South Cotabato, Philippines.

The population is about 48,499 (2024).

It covers about 123 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 103 metre.

Also known as: MUL Norala, South Cotabato

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in South Cotabato
  • Area 123 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    6° 31' 21" N, 124° 39' 33" E
  • Elevation DEM: 103 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 48,499
  • Pop. Density 5,420 p/km²
  • Built-up 19.4%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

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Weather in Norala

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

Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 29.9 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 784 W/m2.

Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
0.6 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 26.3 0.6 70 77 1,012.3 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 29.9 1.1 61 64 1,008.2 4.72 / 4.72 91 783.8 n/a
12h 23.5 0.4 127 90 1,012.1 3.42 / 8.14 82 146.6 n/a
18h 22.3 0.3 12 94 1,010.8 0.00 / 1.84 74 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 25.6 0.8 62 81 1,013.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 98.3 n/a
30h 29.8 0.5 33 63 1,008.6 1.32 / 1.32 81 739.9 n/a
36h 23.3 0.5 288 88 1,012.9 0.33 / 1.65 100 172.9 n/a
42h 22.1 0.6 325 95 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.01 99 0.0 n/a
Thursday 26.0 0.6 85 79 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.00 58 95.4 n/a
54h 30.4 1.5 7 60 1,010.0 0.63 / 0.63 96 719.2 n/a
60h 23.7 0.3 314 87 1,013.7 1.63 / 2.26 100 181.5 n/a
66h 22.2 0.1 239 91 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 30 0.0 n/a
Friday 26.3 0.8 88 76 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 65 98.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Norala?
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 29.9 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 784 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 Norala today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Norala?
Local time is 15:01. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Norala?
Norala is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Norala?
Population about 48,499.
What is the elevation of Norala?
DEM 103 m.
Where is Norala located?
It is at 6.52250, 124.65917 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Norala in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2025-09-27
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