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Alegria, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Alegria is a small city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 5,811. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

5,811 Population 2/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
110.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Alegria

Alegria

Alegria, officially the Municipality of Alegria, is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 26,520 people.

People

Population5,811
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain110.1 in/yr
Sunny Days144/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population5,811
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates12.3984°, 124.3261°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation110.1 inches (2,796 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Alegria

Alegria is a small city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 5,811. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 110.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Alegria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 110.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days144 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area3,355.5 sq mi (8,690.6 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates12.3984°N, 124.3261°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 110.1"
190% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 15.24"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

930 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 141 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 108 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 93 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 116 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 145 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 145 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 119 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 145 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 37 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 96 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 52 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 103 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 91 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 77 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 54 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 80 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 103 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 93 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 51 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 185 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 145 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 158 km
2022 Noru Category 5 300 km
2021 Rai Category 5 256 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 286 km
2020 Goni Category 5 134 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 246 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 22 km
2020 Molave Category 1 114 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 69 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 126 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 202 km
2015 Melor Category 4 37 km
2015 Noul Category 3 286 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 170 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 33 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 78 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 150 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 141 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 37 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 51 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 83 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 100 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 174 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 11.1 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 14.7 in
December 78°F (25°C) 15.2 in Wettest

Alegria has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 110.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.2") and April the driest (4.7").

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Schools in Alegria

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
San Isidro Agro-Industrial High School
San Roque Elementary School
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Farmers Markets in Alegria

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bobon Public Market
Matnog Wet Market
San Jose Public Market
Santa Magdalena Public Market

Airports Near Alegria

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Calbayog AirportCYPMedium Airport
Catarman National AirportCRMMedium Airport
Moises R. Espinosa AirportMBTMedium Airport
Bacon Community AirportSmall Airport
Batag AirportSmall Airport
Bulan AirportSmall Airport
Catbalogan AirportSmall Airport
Manato AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
San Isidro (Dolores Timber) AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
72 m (236 ft)
Area
255.9 km² (98.8 mi²)
Postal Code
6409

🇵🇭 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 Alegria

What is the population of Alegria?

Alegria has a population of 5,811 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 3,355.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Alegria?

Alegria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 110.1 inches.

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