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seat of a third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Samal is a town in Central Luzon, Philippines with 40,843 inhabitants, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Orani, 4 km to the north. The national capital Manila is 51 km to the east. The nearest airport is Subic Bay International Airport, 29 km away.

Also known as: Самал

Overview

Samal is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Bataan — TL bayan ng Pilipinas sa lalawigan ng Bataan.

It is located in Bataan, Philippines.

The population is about 40,843 (2024).

It covers about 56 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 15 metre.

Also known as: Municipality of Samal

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Bataan
  • Area 56 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    14° 46' 4" N, 120° 32' 35" E
  • Elevation DEM: 8 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 40,843
  • Pop. Density 6,646 p/km²
  • Built-up 14.4%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

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Alternate Names

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Самал

Weather in Samal

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

Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 29.9 C, max wind 9.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 734 W/m2.

Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
4.1 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.05 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 24.5 4.1 60 80 1,013.2 - / 0.00 99 0.0 n/a
6h 25.4 4.7 52 74 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 97 60.0 n/a
12h 29.9 9.6 75 49 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.00 10 733.9 n/a
18h 25.9 9.5 75 72 1,014.6 0.00 / 0.00 52 192.6 n/a
Tomorrow 24.9 7.6 60 77 1,013.4 0.05 / 0.05 64 0.0 n/a
30h 25.6 6.1 53 74 1,015.6 0.01 / 0.06 87 40.4 n/a
36h 28.9 8.6 76 63 1,012.0 0.11 / 0.17 81 618.5 n/a
42h 25.9 8.5 70 75 1,015.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 169.6 n/a
Wednesday 25.1 7.3 59 79 1,014.2 0.05 / 0.06 100 0.0 n/a
54h 25.3 5.6 50 76 1,016.1 0.02 / 0.08 98 26.7 n/a
60h 28.3 8.8 86 64 1,013.6 0.01 / 0.09 91 413.1 n/a
66h 25.9 5.3 75 72 1,016.4 0.00 / 0.00 100 157.6 n/a
Thursday 24.8 3.6 43 80 1,014.5 0.00 / 0.00 65 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samal?
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 29.9 C, max wind 9.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 734 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 Samal today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 17:27 (local time). Day length about 11h 32m.
What is the local time in Samal?
Local time is 10:13. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Samal?
Samal is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Samal?
Population about 40,843.
What is the elevation of Samal?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Samal located?
It is at 14.76778, 120.54306 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samal in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2025-09-26
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