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Balabag, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Balabag is a small city in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 12,296. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,296 Population 80/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
146.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Balabag

Balabag

Malay, officially the Municipality of Malay, is a municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 64,723 people.

People

Population12,296
Density80/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain146.7 in/yr
Sunny Days132/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population12,296
Population Density80 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates11.9700°, 121.9192°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation146.7 inches (3,726 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Balabag

Balabag is a small city in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 12,296. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 146.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Balabag

Balabag has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (29.5°C), the coldest is Feb (26.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2922 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.7°C / 80°F 25° / 28.5° 97.6
Feb 26.5°C / 80°F 24.9° / 28.2° 71.7
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 25.6° / 29.5° 36.1
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 26.4° / 30.7° 62.9
May 29.5°C / 85°F 27.4° / 31.9° 254.2
Jun 28.9°C / 84°F 27.3° / 31.1° 295.1
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 27° / 30.3° 492.3
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 26.9° / 29.9° 358.6
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 26.9° / 30.2° 354.8
Oct 28.5°C / 83°F 27.1° / 29.9° 478.1
Nov 28.3°C / 83°F 26.7° / 29.6° 170.7
Dec 27.6°C / 82°F 25.9° / 29.2° 249.9
Balabag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 132 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 146.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days132 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area153.2 sq mi (396.7 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates11.9700°N, 121.9192°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 146.7"
286% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 25.79"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

150 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 24, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 24 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 48 km
May 4, 2019 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines M5.7 116 km
Jul 7, 1990 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines M5.7 139 km
Mar 27, 2006 0 km NNE of Semirara, Philippines M5.6 58 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 52 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 91 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 43 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 82 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 122 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 149 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 123 km
Jun 5, 2020 9 km NE of Banos, Philippines M5.3 133 km
Dec 20, 1994 10 km SSW of Malamig, Philippines M5.3 118 km
Feb 27, 2000 6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines M5.2 147 km
Nov 24, 1994 0 km E of Malamig, Philippines M5.1 124 km
Sep 1, 2003 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines M5.1 40 km
May 27, 1990 Mindoro, Philippines M5.1 135 km
Jun 14, 1990 2 km WNW of Libacao, Philippines M5.0 66 km
May 26, 1990 11 km W of Odiongan, Philippines M5.0 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 175 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 1 293 km
2021 Rai Category 4 209 km
2021 Conson Category 1 172 km
2020 Goni Category 5 195 km
2020 Molave Category 2 137 km
2020 Vongfong Category 2 165 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 129 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 13 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 160 km
2015 Melor Category 4 108 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 210 km
2014 Hagupit Category 2 165 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 61 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 266 km
2009 Mirinae Category 1 288 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 55 km
2006 Durian Category 4 171 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 200 km
2006 Utor Category 3 24 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake - 74 144 km
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake - - 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Silay (196 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 6.8 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in
March 80°F (26°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 10.7 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 13.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 25.8 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 21.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 17.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 16.9 in
November 80°F (26°C) 15.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 10.3 in

Balabag has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 146.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (25.8") and March the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Balabag

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Boracay National High School - - - -
Balabag Elementary School - - - -
Bloomfield Academy - - - -
Lamberto H. Tirol National High School - - - -
Yapak Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Balabag

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boracay Beach Radio internet radio MP3 128 kbps
Love Radio Kalibo - MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Balabag

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Roberty and Gloria Tyrol Heritage Museum

Farmers Markets in Balabag

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Guinhalinan Public Market
Ibajay Public Market
Libertad Public Market
Palenke Market
San Jose Public Market
Talipapa Bukid

Hotels in Balabag

110 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

7-Stones
Alta Vista de Boracay
Ambassador in Boracay
Aquarius Terraces Boutique Resort
Asiana Villas
Astoria Boracay
Babosam hotel - C la vie a boracay
Baling Hai Beach Resort
Bamboo Bungalow
Banana International Holdings, Inc.
Bans
Bella Vista
Blue Bayou Bungalows
Blue Lilly
Bolabog Beach Resort
Boracay Beach Resort
Boracay Breeze Resort
Boracay Gems
Boracay Grand Vista Resort & Spa
Boracay Haven Suites
Boracay Ocean Bay Resort and Cafe
Boracay Plaza
Boracay Shores
Boracay Tourist Inn
Boradise Beach Resort
Casa Alonso Boracay
Casa Fiesta
Chalet Beach House
Cohiba Villas
Crimson Resort & Spa
Crown Regency Prince Resort
Crystal Sand
Danaru spa
Deparis Resort
Discovery Shores
Diwa House
Emerald Bay Hotel
Eriko’s House
Fat Jimmy's
Feliz Hotel
Ferra Hotel and Garden Suites
Ferra Premiere Hotel
Fridays
Grand Boracay Resort
Gumamela Beach Resort
Hannah Hotel
Henann Crystal Sands Resort
Henann Prime Beach Resort
Jeepney Hostel and Kite Resort
Jeffrey’s Hotel
Jinjiang Inn
Jony's
Kikko's Beach Resort
La Plage de Boracay Resort
Lanterna Hotel & Restaurant Boracay
Las Brisas
Lazy Dog BnB
Le Soleil de Boracay
Levantin Boracay
Little Prarie Inn
Maxima de Boracay
Miami Weiss Villa
Microtel by Wyndham Boracay
Mövenpick Resort & Spa Boracay
Mulligan Golf Hotel
Namaste
Nigi Nigi Too
Nirvana Beach Resort and Viking Restaurant
Orinda Beach Hotel
Palm Breeze Villa
Palms of Boracay
Paradiso Beach House
Patio Pacific
Pearl of the Pacific
Pearl of the Pacific
Poseidon Spa and Resort
Ralph's place
Real Maris
Red Coconut
Reef Retreat Resort
Residencia
Royal Park Hotel
Sal Marina
Savoy Hotel
Scandi Apartments
Sea Gaia Diving Resort
Sea Wind
Seabird Resort
Seraph Hayan Jaccuzzi Villa
Serene La Playa
Shangri-La Boracay
Shenna's Resort
Spider House Resort
SPR Boracay Real Estate Inc.
Sulu Sea Boutique Hotel
Sunbird & Kingfisher Apartment
Sunwood
Surfer's Guest Haus
Tawhay
The Club Ten Beach resort
The ONE white beach
The Peak (construction)
The Sitio Boracay
The Strand Boracay
The Tides Boracay
Two Seasons
Villa Lourdes Resort
WaterColors Boracay Dive Resort
White House Boracay
Willy's

Restaurants in Balabag

87 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

928 Cafe & Grill
Aplaya
Aria
Back Beach Burgers
Backbeach Burgers
Bal Hae Korean Fusion Restaurant
Bamboo Lounge
Big Mamas Pinoy Hotpot and Grill
Bistro Valhalla
Bistro Valhalla Charlies
Blue sea restaurant
Boracay Steakhouse
Boracay Toilet
Brazza
Cafe Del Sol
Cafe Mediterranean
Congas
Cyma Greek Taverna
DiniBeach Bar & Restaurant
Ditto
Donenoo Korean BBQ
English Bakery
Epic
Gerry’s Grill
Globy Restaurant & Bar
Guilly's Island
Hama
Happy Home
Hera Bunsik
Hidden jungly restaurant
Hobbit Tavern
I love backyard bbq
Island Izakaya
Ja-Puno Japanese-Filipino Restaurant
Jammers
Japolitaly Restaurant and Store
Jardin
Jonah's Fruit Shakes
JT's Manukan Grille
Kasbah
Kelana
Kolai Mangyan Fudhaus
La Carinderia
La Plaza
Lazy Dog resturaunt
Liehevoll
Litte Taj
Mama's Fish House
Mamas
Mamit's Grill
Manana Mexican
Meze Wrap
Momo Ramen
Muchos
Natalia's Kusina
Olé
Palms of Boracay
Paluto
Paraiso Bar & Grill
PauPatri Restaurant
Percy Seafood
Plato d' Boracay
Puka Grande
Queen Bee
Red Coconut Resturaunt
Redclab Boracay
Refresh Restaurant
Royal Indian Curry House Boracay
Rumba
Saffron Cafe
Samba Bar and Restaurant
Sapphire
Smooth Boracay Cafe & Lounge
Spicebird
Steam Punk Cafe
Sun Village Central
Super Sub
Sur
Tambayan Bar and Resturaunt
TG restaurant
Thai Basil
The Market
The Sunny Side Cafe
Tres Amigos
True Home Restaurant
Zugba Grill House
Zuzuni

Cafes in Balabag

28 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bakery Chef Philip's Cafe
Beach Bites
Bluefin Specialty Coffee & Brunch
Café del Sol
CoCo Fresh Tea & Juice
Coconut Cafe
Coffee Works
Eggbomb Caffee
Gratitude
HODU Coffee Stand
Jonah’s
Kape Drip Coffee Shop
Lemoni Cafe and Restaurant
Macau Imperial
Milk Fridge
Moksha Coffee Cafe
Real Coffee
Red Coco Coffee Bar
Shore Time Cafe
Starbucks Coffee
Sunrise Milktea
The Cafe
The Coffee Bean
Tiger Sugar
Tom N Toms
Tom N Toms Coffee
Totally Bananas
Tsokolateria

Theme Parks in Balabag

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Zorb Park

Dentists in Balabag

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

St Angelique Dentist

Banks in Balabag

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BPI
Metrobank
Metrobank
RCBC

Shopping Malls in Balabag

3 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Boracay Uptown
CityMall Boracay
The Shoppes at Station B

Gyms in Balabag

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Legacy Gym Boracay MMA

Golf Courses in Balabag

1 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fairways and Bluewater Resort Golf and Country Club

Breweries in Balabag

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Boracay Island Brewing Company

Airports Near Balabag

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Kalibo International AirportKLOLarge Airport
Godofredo P. Ramos AirportMPHMedium Airport
Tugdan AirportTBHMedium Airport
Azagra Airstrip-Small Airport
Semirara Airport-Small Airport
Wasig Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Balabag

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Boracay Post Office
LBC

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balabag

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Chapel
Holy Rosary Parish Church
Iglesia ni Cristo, Locale of Boracay
Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal ng Boracay
St Vincent Chapel

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UFO Sightings
1
Reported UFO sightings from the National UFO Reporting Center database
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
53 m (174 ft)
Area
66.0 km² (25.5 mi²)
Founded
1949
Postal Code
5608
Website
foo.ncc.gov.ph/ecommunity/malay-aklan/

🇵🇭 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 Balabag

What is the population of Balabag?

Balabag has a population of 12,296 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 80 people per square mile, spread across 153.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Balabag?

Balabag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 132 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 146.7 inches.

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