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Balagtas, Philippines
Eastern Visayas · Philippines
Balagtas is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,293. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Balagtas
Francisco Balagtas y de la Cruz, commonly known as Francisco Balagtas and also as Francisco Baltazar, was a Filipino poet and litterateur of the Tagalog language during the Spanish rule of the Philippines. He is widely considered one of the greatest Filipino literary laureates for his impact on Filipino literature. The famous epic Florante at Laura is regarded as his defining work.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,293 |
| Population Density | 41 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.1333°, 124.5192° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Eastern Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 93.6 inches (2,377 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Balagtas
Balagtas is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 2,293. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 166 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 79 ft (24 m) |
| Area | 55.7 sq mi (144.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.1333°N, 124.5192°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 74 km |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 125 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 43 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 121 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 171 km |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 189 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 8.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 10.1 in |
Balagtas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.9") and April the driest (4.4").
Schools in Balagtas
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santo Niño Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Santo Rosario Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Casilion Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Guintiguian Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Matag-ob National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Mansahaon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bulak Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| San Marcelino Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| San Vicente Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cacao Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Monterico Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| L. Cabahug Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Balagtas Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| New Balanac Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sambulawan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Imelda Primary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Balagtas
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Radio Tacloban | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Balagtas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormoc City Museum |
Libraries in Balagtas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carigara Municipal Library and Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Donghol Community Learning Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Donghol Community Learning Center | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Balagtas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barangay Market | |||||
| Bunoy Dako | |||||
| Carigara Public Market | |||||
| Carigara Public Market | |||||
| Fruits & Vegetables | |||||
| Fruits & Vegetables | |||||
| Kananga Public Market | |||||
| Mini Talipapa | |||||
| Mini Talipapa | |||||
| Naungan Wet Market | |||||
| New Carigara Public Market | |||||
| Ormoc City Public Market | |||||
| Palompon Wet Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| SMB Grounds | |||||
| Tabango Public Market | |||||
| Tabango Public Market | |||||
| Tarok Fish Port |
Restaurants in Balagtas
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Balagtas
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Balagtas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Balagtas
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport | TAC | Medium Airport |
| Ormoc Airport | OMC | Medium Airport |
| Bantayan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Biliran Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Camotes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Catbalogan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Isabel PASAR Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Balagtas
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Chapel | |
| Iglesia Ni Cristo Locale of Matag-ob, District of Leyte West | |
| Parish Church | |
| Purok- 6 Chapel |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Balagtas?
Balagtas has a population of 2,293 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 55.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Balagtas?
Balagtas 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 82°F in July. The area receives 166 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.6 inches.