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Current Date And Time In Cato, Philippines

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
19:07:51 PHT
State: Ilocos
Currency: Philippine Piso (PHP)
Timezone: UTC +08:00 (PHT)
Population: 4,529
District: Province of Pangasinan

🌎 Cato, Ilocos, Philippines – Profile & Geographic Data


Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Cato, a city in Ilocos, Philippines in Asia. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Cato — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.

Key Benefits: Location intelligence for market research • Real-time local date & time for global scheduling • Currency data for financial planning • GPS coordinates for logistics & route planning • Dialing code for telecom setup • City-level data for strategic decision-making

Cato, Ilocos Geographic & Demographic Overview

CategoryAttributeValue
City
Full NameCato
District / CountyProvince of Pangasinan
StateIlocos
CountryPhilippines
ContinentAsia
Demographics & Area
Total Population4,529
Ranking & Classification
City TypePopulated Place
Population Rank in Ilocos#83 of 297 cities with population data
Currency
NamePhilippine Piso
Code ISO-4217PHP
Symbol
Dialing Code
Country Calling Code+63
International Exit Prefix00
Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD)
Domain.ph
Elevation
In Meter6
In Feet20
GPS Coordinates
Latitude15.84
Longitude119.92
Decimal Degrees (DD)15.836° N 119.915° E
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)15° 50' 10" N 119° 54' 54" E
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)15° 50.17' N 119° 54.91' E
Location Context
Distance to Ilocos Capital97 km North-Northeast of San Fernando
Nearest City in Another CountryHengchun, Taiwan (691 km)
Time Zone
UTC Offset+08:00
Daylight Saving Time (DST)No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year
Sun Times Today
Sunrise🔥 05:43 AM
Sunset🌅 06:27 PM
Day Length12h 44m
Local & Administrative
Local Time Zone (IANA)Asia/Manila

Cato – Complete City Guide & Location Intelligence

📍 About Cato, Ilocos

Cato is a city situated in Ilocos, Philippines, within Asia. It falls under Province of Pangasinan, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Cato as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in Ilocos

🌎 GPS Coordinates & Elevation of Cato

The latitude and longitude of Cato pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 6 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Cato on the map

⏰ Local Time & Time Zone in Cato

Cato runs on UTC +08:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries

💰 Currency Used in Cato

Payments and pricing in Cato run on Philippine Piso (PHP), shown with the symbol . Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Cato exchange rates

📞 Calling Code & Connectivity for Cato

To ring a number in Cato from outside Philippines, dial +63 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Cato and the towns around it. › All country calling codes

📊 Cato's Standing Within Ilocos

By recorded population, Cato ranks #83 of 297 cities in Ilocos. It lies about 97 km North-Northeast of San Fernando, the state capital. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the Ilocos market. › Cities near Cato

📊 How This Cato Data Helps You

🗺 Location IntelligenceFeed the GPS coordinates and elevation of Cato into mapping, delivery-routing or real-estate tools for precise territory planning. View map ›
💼 Business & Market ResearchCombine currency, time zone and dialing-code details for Cato to plan pricing, outreach and support hours for the Ilocos market.
✈️ Travel & Local PlanningCheck the live clock before you land, then use nearby-city distances to plan day trips around Cato. Travel info ›

❓ Frequently Asked Questions About Cato

👥 What is the population of Cato?

Cato has a recorded population of approximately 4,529 people. That places it #83 of 297 cities with population data in Ilocos. Browse more cities in Ilocos for comparison.

🏛 Which state and district is Cato in?

Cato sits within Province of Pangasinan, is part of Ilocos in Philippines. It is classified as a Populated Place.

🕐 What time zone is Cato in?

Cato keeps UTC +08:00. Today the sun rises around 05:43 AM and sets around 06:27 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.

💰 What currency is used in Cato?

Businesses and shops in Cato price in Philippine piso (PHP), written with the symbol . Check live rates on our Cato currency page.

📍 How far is Cato from the state capital?

Cato is about 97 km North-Northeast of San Fernando, the capital of Ilocos. See cities near Cato for more nearby distances.

🌐 What is the closest city in another country?

Crossing the nearest international border from Cato lands you closest to Hengchun, Taiwan, about 691 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Cato sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.