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Caloocan

Caloocan is a city in Philippines. Compare its dated local facts and monthly climate before choosing a time to visit or planning a move. Housing references and national earnings describe different populations; verify the costs of your own home and job before deciding.

Caloocan — Andres Bonifacio Monument, Caloocan, Aug 2025

Get to know Caloocan

A sense of the place

Caloocan, officially the City of Caloocan , is a highly urbanized city in the National Capital Region of the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,712,945 people, making it the fourth-most populous city in the Philippines. Caloocan is divided into two geographical locations with a total combined area of 5,333.40 hectares , a result of the 1949 expansion of Quezon City, which absorbed much of its territory. It was formerly part of the Province of Rizal in southern Luzon. It comprises what is known as the CAMANAVA area along with the cities of Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela. South Caloocan is bordered by Manila, Quezon City, Malabon, Navotas and Valenzuela. The presence of commercial and industrial activities combined with residential areas make it a highly urbanized central business district and a major urban center in the Northern District of Metropolitan Manila. North Caloocan shares its border with Quezon City and Valenzuela, Marilao, Meycauayan and San Jose del Monte in the province of Bulacan, and Rodriguez in the province of Rizal.

Weather through the year

When to visit Caloocan

Temperature

May has the warmest monthly average (27.9°C); January is coolest (23.5°C). These averages include nights, so daytime highs can be considerably warmer.

Rain and outdoor plans

December averages about 393 mm of rain, compared with 102 mm in April. For an outdoor-focused trip, compare the drier months before choosing dates.

Planning time outdoors

Monthly mean temperatures reach at least 25°C in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. For sightseeing, plan shade, water breaks and accommodation cooling into your day; daytime temperatures can be higher than these day-and-night averages.

Monthly climate averages — 2001-2020
MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average °C23.524.025.427.227.927.126.326.126.225.825.224.3
Rain, mm148148119102171248312289301341345393

Source: NASA POWER climatology · Reference period: 2001-2020. Long-term averages for the surrounding grid area. Conditions vary within a city; monthly averages are neither a forecast nor a guarantee of dry days.

Places around Caloocan

Build your shortlist for a day out. Distances are straight-line from the city centre; check routes and opening times before setting off.

Average rent in Caloocan

What is the average rent in Caloocan?

A verified average rent for Caloocan is not available in the evidence shown here. Do not substitute another city’s price or a national estimate. Compare current properties for the same home size and neighbourhood, then include utilities, deposits and daily transport when building a budget for a visit or move.

Average salary in Caloocan

What is the average salary in Caloocan?

323.4 USD/month is the gross employee-pay reference dated 2024. It describes Philippines, not average salary in Caloocan. Gross pay is before deductions; household earnings depend on the household model. Use a current offer and your own tax circumstances for take-home budgeting.

Source: ILO — Average gross monthly earnings of employees · Reference date: 2024 · CC BY 4.0 (ILO datasets published from 3 May 2023)

How should I compare Caloocan with another city?

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Plan your stay

Budget and everyday decisions

A holiday budget

Compare accommodation for your actual dates in Caloocan, then add the journey here, airport transfers, meals and the activities you want. A cheap room outside the centre can cost more overall if it adds daily transport.

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Caloocan at a glance

Philippines: the wider context

These are country-level figures, not measurements of Caloocan. Use them to compare national conditions; neighbourhoods, salaries and individual services can differ substantially.

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What to check before deciding

Comparable figures are not available here for: Monthly rent, 1-bedroom, city centre; Distance to nearest sea / coastline; Distance to nearest mountains (>1500 m); Annual sunshine hours; Seismic hazard (ordinal 0 very-low to 4 high); Public-transport provision (ordinal proxy). Check the items that affect your plans with local providers. They are not treated as zero or as an advantage in recommendations.

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