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Anahawan, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Anahawan is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,640. Elevation: 164 ft (50 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,640 Population 94/sq mi density
164 ft Elevation 50 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
109.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Anahawan

Anahawan

Anahawan, officially the Municipality of Anahawan, is a municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 8,766 people.

People

Population2,640
Density94/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain109.3 in/yr
Sunny Days140/yr
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Population2,640
Population Density94 / sq mi
Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Coordinates10.3429°, 124.8782°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation109.3 inches (2,776 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Anahawan

Anahawan is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 2,640. The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet (50 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Anahawan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 164 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days140 days/yr

Geography

Elevation164 ft (50 m)
Area28.0 sq mi (72.4 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates10.3429°N, 124.8782°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.3"
188% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 13.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,185 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 98 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 68 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 74 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 116 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 79 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 91 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 64 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 110 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 113 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 147 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 123 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 145 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 123 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 50 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 89 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 73 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 49 km
Oct 8, 2000 7 km WNW of Talisay, Philippines M5.7 93 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 131 km
Mar 5, 2017 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines M5.7 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 77 km
2021 Rai Category 5 45 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 207 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 285 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 118 km
2015 Melor Category 4 253 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 200 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 174 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 274 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 74 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 202 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 140 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 249 km
2006 Utor Category 1 118 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 215 km
2005 Roke Category 1 74 km
2004 Nida Category 5 240 km
2000 Xangsane Category 1 280 km
1998 Faith Category 1 168 km
1995 Zack Category 2 29 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 45 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 38 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 60 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 129 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 137 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 181 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 186 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 12.8 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in
March 78°F (25°C) 6.9 in
April 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
September 80°F (26°C) 8.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 13.3 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 13.1 in

Anahawan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (13.3") and April the driest (5.2").

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Schools in Anahawan

40 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cebuana Elementary School - - - -
Anahawan Elementary School - - - -
Hitudpan Elementary School - - - -
Hitudpan National High School - - - -
Cacao Elementary School - - - -
Katipunan Elementary School - - - -
Waterloo Elementary School - - - -
Tigbao Elementary School - - - -
Katipunan Elementary School - - - -
Buli Elementary School - - - -
Anahawan National High School - - - -
Banahao Multi-grade Elementary School - - - -
Hitawos Integrated School - - - -
Rivilla Primary School - - - -
Domagocdoc Elementary School - - - -
Osmeña Elementary School - - - -
Baugo Primary School - - - -
Hilaan National High School - - - -
Paku Elementary School - - - -
Paku National High School - - - -
Lanao Primary School - - - -
Talisayan Primary School - - - -
Mahayahay Elementary School - - - -
Buli National High School - - - -
Marcelo Elementary School - - - -
Catmon Elementary School - - - -
Pamahawan Elementary School - - - -
Waterloo National High School - - - -
Bunga Elementary School - - - -
Hilaan Elementary School - - - -
Anibongan Elementary School - - - -
Catuogan Multi-grade Elementary School - - - -
Plaridel Elementary School - - - -
Lowan Elementary School - - - -
Imelda Elementary School - - - -
Buenavista Elementary School - - - -
Liberty Elementary School - - - -
Himama-a Elementary School - - - -
Baliw Elementary School - - - -
Libertad Elementary School - - - -
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Libraries in Anahawan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Graduate School Library0.0
Learning Commons0.0
Malitbog Municipal Library0.0
Southern Leyte Provincial Library & Information Center0.0
Waroeng Cottage Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Anahawan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aiding's Store
Bato Public Market
Bontoc Wet Market
Cheremie's Dressed Chicken
Divisoria Wet Market
Dry Market
Fish Market
Glen/Jasmin's Fish Stall
Hilongos Public Market
Hindang Public Market
Inopacan Public Market
LG's Meat Shop
Liloan Wet Market
Lumber Wood
Maasin City Wet Market
Malitbog Fish Port
Malitbog Public Market
Malitbog Public Market
Malitbog Public Market
Matalom Wet Market
New Wet Market
Pangi Sunset Boulevard
Sogod Public Market
Talisay Wet Market
Wet Market
ZAF Malitbog

Monuments in Anahawan

2 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

KM 1123+000
KM 1124+000

Airports Near Anahawan

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Surigao AirportSUGMedium Airport
Camotes Airstrip-Small Airport
Danao Ultralight Airport-Small Airport
Hilongos Airport-Small Airport
Isabel PASAR Airport-Small Airport
Limasawa Airstrip-Small Airport
Maasin Airport-Small Airport
Ubay Community Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Anahawan

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Anahawan Parish Church
Bunga Church
Cambanog Church
EVICC Church
Hilaan Catholic Church
I.F.I Pamahawan Chapel
Seventh Day Adventist Church

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
75 m (246 ft)
Area
72.5 km² (28.0 mi²)
Postal Code
6525
Website
bato-leyte.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 Anahawan

What is the population of Anahawan?

Anahawan has a population of 2,640 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 94 people per square mile, spread across 28.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Anahawan?

Anahawan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.3 inches.

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