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Abangay, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Abangay is a small town in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,207. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,207 Population 59/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
115.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Abangay

Abangay

Pototan, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 78,919 people.

People

Population2,207
Density59/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain115.5 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population2,207
Population Density59 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates10.9667°, 122.6500°
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 Abangay

Abangay is a small town in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 2,207. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 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.

Climate in Abangay

Abangay has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F). The hottest month is Nov (24°C), the coldest is Jan (21.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2092 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.4°C / 71°F 18.2° / 24.5° 46.3
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 18.5° / 25.1° 38.8
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 18.6° / 25.8° 42.7
Apr 23.1°C / 74°F 19.2° / 27° 67.0
May 23.2°C / 74°F 19.6° / 26.8° 166.8
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 19.4° / 25.9° 272.9
Jul 23.6°C / 74°F 20.5° / 26.7° 352.8
Aug 23.7°C / 75°F 20.6° / 26.8° 354.1
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 20.7° / 26.9° 268.4
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 20.3° / 27.3° 224.0
Nov 24°C / 75°F 20.5° / 27.6° 135.0
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 20.1° / 26.8° 123.3
Abangay 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 79 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

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area37.5 sq mi (97.1 km²)
Population Density59/sq mi
Coordinates10.9667°N, 122.6500°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.5"
204% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

227 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 M7.1 120 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 124 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 130 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 139 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 136 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 137 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 111 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 116 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 127 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 47 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 116 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 58 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 138 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 130 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 109 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 15 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 50 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 147 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 134 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 65 km
2021 Rai Category 4 98 km
2021 Conson Category 1 300 km
2020 Goni Category 5 293 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 209 km
2020 Molave Category 1 249 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 238 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 97 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 277 km
2015 Melor Category 4 215 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 283 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 199 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 49 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 186 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 104 km
2006 Durian Category 4 283 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 273 km
2006 Utor Category 3 104 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 219 km
2005 Roke Category 1 126 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 51 124 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake - 74 53 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 67 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 74 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 81 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in
May 84°F (29°C) 6.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
July 80°F (26°C) 11.5 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in

Abangay has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 82.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.5") and February the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Abangay

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Dingle Family Farm School - - - -
Iwa-Macatol Elementary School - - - -
Alberto Sorongon National High School - - - -
White Elementary School - - - -
Bongloy Elementary School - - - -
Ubang Elementary School - - - -
Alegria Elementary School - - - -
Medina Elementary School - - - -
Matangharon Elementary School - - - -
Abangay Elementary School - - - -
Danao Elementary School - - - -
Calicuang National High School - - - -
Calicuang Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Abangay

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bombo Radyo Iloilo news AAC
Love Radio Bacolod - MP3 64 kbps
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

Museums in Abangay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brandy Museum by Emperador
Brandy Museum by Emperador
Casa Gamboa Jaro Museum
Casa Gamboa Jaro Museum
Casa Mariquit
Casa Mariquit
Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art
Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art
Musée d' Arsie
Musée d' Arsie
Pototan Museum and Public Library
Raul Gonzales Memorial Museum
Raul Gonzales Memorial Museum
Science XPdition Iloilo
Science XPdition Iloilo
Sta. Barbara Centennial Museum and Convention Center

Libraries in Abangay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
DepEd Division Library Hub0.0
Dr. Graciano Lopez Jaena Shrine and Library0.0
Henry Luce III Library0.0
Homework Study Hub0.0
Homework Study Hub0.0
LES Library0.0
Tomas Confesor Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Abangay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alimodian Public Market
Alta Tierra Mini Market
Anilao Public Market
Badiangan Public Market
Banate Public Market
Barotac Nuevo Public Market
Barotac Viejo Public Market
Cabatauan Public Market
Cabatuan Public Market
Calinog Public Market
Duenas Public Market
Gabaldon Market
Janiuay Public Market
Jaro Public Market
Jaro Small Market
Jayobo Public Market, Ioilo
Lambunao Public Market
Lanas Trading Center
Maasin Public Market
New Public Market
Passi Public Market
Pavia Public Market
Pototan Public Market
Salomon Talipapa
Sambag Mini Market
San Enrique Public Market
San Miguel Public Market
San Rafael Public Market
Santa Barbara Public Market
Zaraga Public Market
Zarraga Public Market

Stadiums & Teams in Abangay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Abangay

8 airports within the area.

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

Treatment Centers in Abangay

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Fuentebella-Basco Optical Clinic
Hormigoso
St. Peregrine Center for Health
The Medical City Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Abangay

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Brgy. Pitogo Chapel
Santo Niño de Palanguia Parish Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Area
97.1 km² (37.5 mi²)
Founded
1874
Postal Code
5008
Website
pototan.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 Abangay

What is the population of Abangay?

Abangay has a population of 2,207 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 59 people per square mile, spread across 37.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Abangay?

Abangay 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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