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ViracPH VRC

(Cabugao Bay)

🇵🇭PhilippinesVery SmallCoastal (Natural)Philippine inland seas; North Pacific Ocean

Virac (PH VRC)

Philippines · UNLOCODE: PH VRC · Very Small · Coastal (Natural) · Philippine inland seas; North Pacific Ocean · Tiefe: 7.9 m

UNLOCODEPH VRC

CountryPhilippines

Water BodyPhilippine inland seas; North Pacific Ocean

SizeVery Small

TypeCoastal (Natural)

Channel Depth7.9 m

Lat13.5833

Lng124.2500

Classificationregional_202606

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Last updated: 20 June 2026

About This Seaport

Around 400 vessel calls and roughly 118,000 tonnes of cargo a year move through Virac, the port of entry and capital of Catanduanes island in the Philippines, set on Cabugao Bay. Its traditional freight base is agricultural — abaca (Manila hemp), copra and logs — handled as domestic breakbulk and RoRo rather than containers, of which the port has no dedicated facilities. The key link is the RoRo ferry to Tabaco in Albay province, about three and a half hours away, connecting Catanduanes to mainland Luzon. A permissible draught of roughly 6.8 m suits coastal traders, RoRo units and breakbulk, not deep-sea container lines. Containerised shipments are effectively routed overland: ferry pre-carriage to Tabaco, then road haulage, with Manila as the nearest full container port. For freight forwarders Virac is a dependable regional outlet for the island's farm produce and project cargo, but not a hub for international box traffic.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the UN/LOCODE of Virac?▼

The UN/LOCODE of Virac is PH VRC. This international code identifies ports and logistics locations worldwide.

Where is the port of Virac located?▼

The port of Virac is located in Philippines (Philippine inland seas; North Pacific Ocean).

What is the size of the port Virac?▼

Virac is a Very Small harbor of type Coastal (Natural).

What is the channel depth of Virac?▼

The channel depth of Virac is 7.9 meters.

Location & Weather

13.58333, 124.25000

Channel depth: 7.9 m

Transit time routes from Virac

Manila → Shanghai Manila → Shenzhen Manila → Guangzhou Manila → Hong Kong Manila → Tokyo Manila → Busan

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