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Location & Surroundings

Virac is a city in Bicol Region, Philippines with 75,135 inhabitants, at 7 m elevation. The national capital Manila is about 370 km to the west. The nearest airport is Virac Airstrip, 4 km away.

Also known as: Вирак · ویراک، کاتاندوانیس

Overview

Virac is municipality of the Philippines and capital of the province of Catanduanes — TL bayan ng Pilipinas at kabisera ng lalawigan ng Catanduanes.

It is located in Catanduanes, Philippines.

Established in 1775-00-00.

The population is about 75,135 (2024).

It covers about 152 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 96 metre.

Also known as: ES Birac

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Catanduanes
  • Area 152 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    13° 35' 5" N, 124° 14' 15" E
  • Elevation DEM: 7 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 75,135
  • Pop. Density 11,593 p/km²
  • Built-up 22.2%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

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Alternate Names

ru
Вирак
ur
ویراک، کاتاندوانیس

Weather in Virac

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

Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 28.8 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.

Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NW (303 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,008.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 26.7 2.7 303 85 1,008.5 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 26.3 2.6 268 87 1,007.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
12h 27.5 5.9 227 82 1,008.8 0.24 / 0.24 100 68.6 n/a
18h 28.8 7.9 223 76 1,006.3 0.00 / 0.08 100 651.4 n/a
Tomorrow 27.3 5.7 221 86 1,008.5 0.00 / 0.02 100 124.0 n/a
30h 27.0 6.2 216 86 1,005.9 0.06 / 0.08 100 0.0 n/a
36h 27.4 7.4 213 84 1,007.3 0.12 / 0.20 100 58.6 n/a
42h 28.9 7.8 230 76 1,005.1 0.43 / 0.63 100 687.1 n/a
Friday 27.5 4.4 227 83 1,008.2 0.00 / 0.27 100 107.1 n/a
54h 26.9 5.1 220 86 1,006.6 0.00 / 0.18 100 0.0 n/a
60h 27.6 3.1 192 80 1,009.3 0.06 / 0.24 100 58.2 n/a
66h 28.6 1.7 180 71 1,006.4 0.04 / 0.28 100 555.6 n/a
Saturday 26.3 3.9 125 86 1,010.1 4.04 / 4.31 100 98.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Virac?
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 28.8 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 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 Virac today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Virac?
Local time is 03:50. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Virac?
Virac is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Virac?
Population about 75,135.
What is the elevation of Virac?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Virac located?
It is at 13.58480, 124.23740 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Virac in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2025-09-27
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