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Abaca, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Abaca is a small town in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,139. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,139 Population 22/sq mi density
226 ft Elevation 69 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
115.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Abaca

Abaca

Abacá, also known as Manila hemp, is a species of banana, Musa textilis, endemic to the Philippines. The plant grows to 13–22 feet (4.0–6.7 m), and averages about 12 feet (3.7 m). The plant has great economic importance, being harvested for its fiber extracted from the leaf-stems.

People

Population2,139
Density22/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain115.5 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Population2,139
Population Density22 / sq mi
Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Coordinates11.1342°, 122.7156°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation115.5 inches (2,934 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Abaca

Abaca is a small town in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 2,139. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 115.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Abaca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 115.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation226 ft (69 m)
Area97.1 sq mi (251.4 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates11.1342°N, 122.7156°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.5"
204% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.72"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

191 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 113 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 137 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 145 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 121 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 131 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 129 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 111 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 112 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 43 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 54 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 129 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 62 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 147 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 11 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 130 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 149 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 126 km
Feb 27, 2000 6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines M5.2 98 km
Sep 1, 2003 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines M5.1 126 km
Nov 23, 1994 24 km SW of La Paz, Philippines M5.1 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

43 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 80 km
2021 Rai Category 4 117 km
2021 Conson Category 1 285 km
2020 Goni Category 5 274 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 189 km
2020 Molave Category 1 231 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 219 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 77 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 261 km
2015 Melor Category 4 197 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 263 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 180 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 32 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 205 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 85 km
2006 Durian Category 4 265 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 253 km
2006 Utor Category 3 86 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 199 km
2005 Roke Category 1 121 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 137 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake - 74 70 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 69 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 79 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 92 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 2.9 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 2.7 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
July 80°F (26°C) 12.7 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in

Abaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.7") and March the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Abaca

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jaguimitan Elementary School - - - -
Talongonan Elementary School - - - -
Bantayan Primary School - - - -
Vicente Aguilar National High School - - - -
Abaca Elementary School - - - -
Dacal Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Abaca

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bombo Radyo Iloilo news AAC
Love Radio Bacolod - MP3 64 kbps
Star FM Roxas - AAC
105.9 Wild FM hot ac, opm AAC+ 24 kbps
Star FM Bacolod - MP3
Radyo Natin Madridejos cebu, filipino AAC 64 kbps
Love Radio Iloilo - MP3 96 kbps
DYJJ IBC Radio 1296 AM music, news MP3 128 kbps
Love Radio Roxas - MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Abaca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Pototan Museum and Public Library

Libraries in Abaca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
DepEd Division Library Hub0.0

Farmers Markets in Abaca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Anilao Public Market
Badiangan Public Market
Banate Public Market
Barotac Nuevo Public Market
Barotac Viejo Public Market
Bingawan Public Market
Calinog Public Market
Cuartero Public Market
Dacuton Public Market
Duenas Public Market
Dumarao Public Market
Gabaldon Market
Janiuay Public Market
Lambunao Public Market
Lanas Trading Center
New Public Market
Passi Public Market
Pototan Public Market
Salomon Talipapa
San Enrique Public Market
San Rafael Public Market
Tapaz Public Market

Airports Near Abaca

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Iloilo International AirportILOLarge Airport
Kalibo International AirportKLOLarge Airport
Roxas AirportRXSMedium Airport
Guimaras Airport-Small Airport
Inampologan Island Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Refugio Airstrip-Small Airport
Sicogon AirstripICOSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
61 m (200 ft)
Area
110.3 km² (42.6 mi²)
Founded
1975
Postal Code
5036
Website
sanenrique-iloilo.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 About Philippines

Capital Manila
Population 106,651,922
Area 300,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,055,627,244
GDP per capita $3,804
HDI 0.710
Life expectancy 69.8 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency PHP (Peso)
Languages English, Filipino
Calling code +63
TLD .ph
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Philippines

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Apr 9 Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa
Jun 12 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Nov 30 Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko
Dec 30 Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Dec 31 Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Abaca

What is the population of Abaca?

Abaca has a population of 2,139 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 97.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Abaca?

Abaca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 115.5 inches.

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