Morong

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Morong, Bataan is a coastal municipality in Central Luzon known for its mix of agricultural land, forested areas, and scenic beaches. Sitting about 8 meters above sea level with a land area of 219.20 km², it has a relatively small rice‑farming footprint—only 5.46 km² is devoted to rice production. The area experiences warm, humid weather typical of western Luzon, with high annual rainfall and strong seasonal winds that shape both farming and local climate patterns. Its soils are predominantly clay and silt loam, supporting a variety of crops and natural vegetation.

Beyond agriculture, Morong is known for its quiet rural communities, eco‑tourism spots, and proximity to the Subic Bay area, making it a blend of nature, farming, and coastal living.
Topography: 8.00m (above sea level)
Land Area: 219.20km2
Rice Area: 5.46km2
Latitude: 14.6806
Longitude: 120.2760
Land Area vs Rice Area (km2)
Solar Radiation | 2023
15.85 MJ/m²
3.85% increase
Humidity | 2023
82.81 %
0.46% increase
Rainfall | 2023
2807.60 mm
-4.95% decrease
Wind Speed | 2023
13.56 km/h
7.15% increase
3-Year Forecast for Morong
Soil Texture Distribution (ha)
Soil Series Distribution (ha)
Soil Temperature (°C)
Soil Moisture (m³/m³)
Soil Data
Var 0-5cm 5-15cm 15-30cm Mean
ocd332291215279
clay271277274274
sand380368373374
silt349354353352
bdod126129132129
cec219225223222
nitrogen238211141197
soc336293236288
phh2o58596059
Soil Data
Var Description Unit
ocdOrganic Carbon Densitykg m-3
clayClay (< 0.002 mm) in fine earth%
sandSand (> 0.05 mm) in fine earth%
siltSilt (0.002-0.05 mm) in fine earth%
bdodBulk density of the fine earth fractionkg dm-3
cecCation Exchange Capacity of the soilcmol(+) kg-1
nitrogenTotal nitrogen (N)g kg-1
socSoil organic carbon in fine earthg kg-1
phh2opH (H2O)-
Average Humidity (%)
Dry Season Temperature (°C)
Wet Season Temperature (°C)
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Rice Data
# Year Season Seed Type Harvested (ha) Production(mt)
1 2013 Dry Hybrid 75.02 54.07
2 2013 Dry Inbred 15.73 10.98
3 2013 Wet Hybrid 65.09 61.97
4 2013 Wet Inbred 58.26 83.17
5 2014 Wet Hybrid 55.31 52.21
6 2014 Wet Inbred 49.34 24.66
7 2014 Dry Hybrid 6.76 29.28
8 2014 Dry Inbred 68.62 41.73
9 2015 Dry Hybrid 11.51 98.86
10 2015 Dry Inbred 77.33 38.55
11 2015 Wet Hybrid 27.98 91.57
12 2015 Wet Inbred 46.31 68.46
13 2016 Wet Hybrid 54.61 35.42
14 2016 Wet Inbred 95.75 31.98
15 2016 Dry Hybrid 51.38 0.28
16 2016 Dry Inbred 45.63 62.11
17 2017 Dry Hybrid 5.33 68.41
18 2017 Dry Inbred 37.1 65.42
19 2017 Wet Hybrid 6.29 96.87
20 2017 Wet Inbred 32.64 63.93
21 2018 Dry Hybrid 92.79 8.9
22 2018 Dry Inbred 45.97 98.44
23 2018 Wet Hybrid 54.05 20.77
24 2018 Wet Inbred 0.77 23.89
25 2019 Dry Hybrid 39.72 97.7
26 2019 Dry Inbred 2.82 59.33
27 2019 Wet Hybrid 52.99 70.77
28 2019 Wet Inbred 42.62 3.28
29 2020 Dry Hybrid 50.56 96.44
30 2020 Dry Inbred 70.99 1.01
31 2020 Wet Hybrid 98.04 0.32
32 2020 Wet Inbred 56.74 99.79
33 2021 Dry Hybrid 62.1 63.97
34 2021 Dry Inbred 42.37 22.63
35 2021 Wet Hybrid 11.66 17.8
36 2021 Wet Inbred 5.51 65.05
37 2022 Dry Hybrid 65.14 23.88
38 2022 Dry Inbred 4.57 21.27
39 2022 Wet Hybrid 42.58 17.85
40 2022 Wet Inbred 28.81 49.47
41 2023 Wet Hybrid 59.66 44.81
42 2023 Wet Inbred 69.71 71.44
43 2023 Dry Hybrid 15.31 60.32
44 2023 Dry Inbred 38.36 51.8