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Location & Surroundings

Sorsogon is a city in Bicol Region, Philippines with 187,670 inhabitants, at 13 m elevation. The national capital Manila is about 370 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Legazpi International Airport, 35 km away.

Overview

Sorsogon City is city of the Philippines and capital of the province of Sorsogon — TL lungsod ng Pilipinas at kabisera ng lalawigan ng Sorsogon.

It is located in Sorsogon, Philippines.

Established in 1895-02-28.

The population is about 187,670 (2024).

It covers about 276 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 86 metre.

Also known as: City of Sorsogon, Sorsogon, Sorsogon, Sorsogon

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Sorsogon
  • Area 276 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 58' 26" N, 123° 59' 36" E
  • Elevation DEM: 13 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 187,670
  • Pop. Density 13,520 p/km²
  • Built-up 12.4%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

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Weather in Sorsogon

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

Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 27.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 415 W/m2.

Temperature
25.1 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SW (232 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.16 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 25.1 2.4 232 89 1,010.5 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 25.9 1.9 240 83 1,012.7 0.20 / 0.20 100 32.0 n/a
12h 27.7 2.1 338 78 1,010.2 0.70 / 0.89 100 414.9 n/a
18h 25.7 0.6 21 85 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.19 100 47.7 n/a
Tomorrow 25.2 0.3 114 85 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.16 100 0.0 n/a
30h 27.6 0.2 162 72 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.07 88 70.7 n/a
36h 29.4 1.4 69 68 1,009.3 2.52 / 2.60 43 848.5 n/a
42h 26.1 0.3 326 82 1,012.1 1.99 / 4.59 14 218.7 n/a
Saturday 25.2 0.7 284 85 1,009.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
54h 27.5 1.2 281 74 1,011.1 0.39 / 0.39 7 95.9 n/a
60h 28.0 1.4 302 76 1,007.6 2.43 / 2.83 94 738.8 n/a
66h 26.1 1.5 4 85 1,010.1 3.16 / 5.98 57 137.8 n/a
Sunday 25.1 1.6 279 88 1,008.8 0.00 / 1.50 76 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sorsogon?
Now 25.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 27.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 415 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Sorsogon today?
Sunrise around 05:32 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Sorsogon?
Local time is 13:18. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Sorsogon?
Sorsogon is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Sorsogon?
Population about 187,670.
What is the elevation of Sorsogon?
DEM 13 m.
Where is Sorsogon located?
It is at 12.97389, 123.99333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sorsogon in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2025-09-25
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