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Balete, Philippines

Calabarzon · Philippines

Balete is a small city in Calabarzon, Philippines with a population of 8,662. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

8,662 Population 898/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
59.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Balete

Balete

Balete, officially the Municipality of Balete, is a municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 24,202 people. The people from Balete is called Baleteños.

People

Population8,662
Density898/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain59.0 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population8,662
Population Density898 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates14.0198°, 121.0951°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCalabarzon
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation59.0 inches (1,499 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Balete

Balete is a small city in Philippines (Calabarzon) with a population of 8,662. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 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 59.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Balete 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 334 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 59.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²)
Population Density898/sq mi
Coordinates14.0198°N, 121.0951°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"
55% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

947 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 55 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 53 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 50 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 38 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 128 km
Jul 30, 1996 38 km WSW of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 135 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 48 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 121 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 136 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 77 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 97 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 49 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 33 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 49 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 124 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 55 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 49 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 57 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

80 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 223 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 277 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 208 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 108 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 285 km
2022 Noru Category 4 135 km
2021 Conson Category 1 87 km
2020 Goni Category 4 56 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 122 km
2020 Molave Category 2 103 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 191 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 92 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 185 km
2018 Yutu Category 2 299 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 202 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 56 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 231 km
2015 Melor Category 4 72 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 223 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 24 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 55 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 11 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 11 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 59 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 69 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 11 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 11 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (11 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 11 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 25 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 42 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 48 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 87 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 108 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 137 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 12.9 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in
September 80°F (26°C) 11.2 in
October 80°F (26°C) 9.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
December 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in

Balete has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.9") and February the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Balete

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Solis Elementary School
Bagbag Elementary School
Makina Primary School
Bilucao Elementary School
Balete Central School
Balete National High School
Magapi Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Balete

10 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Clubmix club, dance MP3
iMix Radio dance, disco MP3
Brigada News FM Batangas MP3 128 kbps
100.7 Love Radio Lucena pop MP3 64 kbps
Rage Music Philippines hiphop, rap MP3
Vibe Radio hiphop, kpop MP3
Radyo Natin Lemery AAC 64 kbps
Scream Radio alternative, alternative rock MP3
Love Radio Lucena MP3 64 kbps
The Anchor Radio 101.9 gospel AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Balete

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Apolinario Mabini Shrine
Arsenio Escudero Memorial Museum
Bearseum - Teddy Bear Museum
Cleanergy Center
Don Gregorio Agoncillo Mansion
Dr. Yen's Museum
Galleria Taal
Geronimo Berenguer de los Reyes, Jr. (GBR) Museum
Los Baños Museum
Los Baños Museum
Malvar Shrine Museum
Marcela Agoncillo Historical Landmark
Marcos Mansion
Marian Orchard
Museo de Indang
Museo de San Pablo
Museo ni Cipra 2
Museum of Orlina - artist on glass
name = Leon and Galicano Apacible Museum
Prudencia D. Fule Ancestral House
Raymundo's Museum
Raymundo's Museum
Riceworld
Rizal Shrine
Rizal Shrine
San Jose Museum
Sulyap Museum
Tia Maria's Sining at Kultura
Tiaong White House
UPLB Museum of Natural History
UPLB Museum of Natural History

Libraries in Balete

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
CEAT Library0.0
CEM Library0.0
CFNR Library0.0
CFNR Library0.0
CHE Library0.0
CHE Library0.0
ICS Library0.0
ICS Library0.0
IIRR Library0.0
IIRR Library0.0
IRRI Library0.0
Leslie Hardinge Library0.0
Lipa City Library & Museum0.0
Lipa City Library Hub0.0
LRC Learning Hub0.0
LRC Learning Hub0.0
Maabud High School Library0.0
Main Library Extension0.0
Mendez Municipal Library0.0
Palokpok Barangay Library0.0
PLSP Library0.0
Rosario Public Library0.0
Sambat Elementary School Library0.0
San Pablo City Library0.0
San Pablo City Library0.0
San Pablo Library Hub0.0
Tito Peter's Free Public Library0.0
Tito Peter's Free Public Library0.0
University Library0.0
University Library0.0
Vicar Farm0.0
Vicar Farm0.0

Farmers Markets in Balete

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
2428 Grocers Corporation (Gina's Store)
Agoncillo Public Market
Alaminos Public Market
Alitagtag Public Market
Amadeo Public Market
Arnold & Flor Talipapa
Balete Public Market
Batong Malake Public Market
Bauan Public Market
Bay Public Market
Calamba Trade Center
Calauan Public Market
Centennial Townhomes Mini Market
Chefs & Cooks Market
Cuenca Public Market
Dry Market
F.H. Luna Memorial Public Market
Fabulous Novo
Good King
Hermie's Poultry Supply
Ibaan Public Market
Indang Public Market
Lawa Market
Lemery Night Market
Lemery Public Market
Levitown Market
Lipa City Public Market
Los Baños Public Market
Luksuhin Public Market
Lusacan Wet Market
Mahogany Market
Malvar Market place
Mario and Maria Store/Eatery
Mendez Public Market
Mercado de Calamba
Padre Garcia Public Market
Pamilihang Bayan ng Pansol
Pamilihang Bayan ng Rosario
Paseo Wet Market
Puting Kahoy Wet & Dry Market
San Antonio Public Market
San Jose Public Market
San Luis New Public Market
San Nicolas Market
San Pablo City Shopping Mall & Market
San Pascual Public Market
Santo Tomas Public Market
Silang Public Market
Super Palengke
Taal Night Market
Taal Public Market
Tagaytay City Market
Talisay Public Market
Tanauan City Slaughterhouse and Trading Center
Taysan Public Market
Tiaong Public Market
Wet Market - Meat and Fish
Wet Market - Vegetables

Hotels in Balete

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Esl Resort
Galileeplace Resort ß Spa

Restaurants in Balete

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lomi ni Juan

Clinics in Balete

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balete Municipal Health Center

Breweries in Balete

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Papa Bolo

Stadiums & Teams in Balete

TeamLeagueDivision
Cabuyao Coliseum
Charles Fuller Baker Memorial Hall
Jose Rizal Coliseum

Airports Near Balete

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ninoy Aquino International AirportMNLLarge Airport
Danilo Atienza Air BaseSGLMedium Airport
Marinduque AirportMRQMedium Airport
Basilio Fernando Air BaseSmall Airport
Calapan National AirportSmall Airport
Camaya Coast AirportSmall Airport
Camp Capinpin AirstripSmall Airport
Corregidor Airport (Kindley Field)Small Airport
Manny W Barradas AirstripSmall Airport
Pagbilao Grande Island AirportSmall Airport
Tuy AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Balete

57 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aventus Medical Care
Aventus Medical Care
Banlic Health Center
Banlic Health Center
Barangay 2 Health Center
Barangay 2 Health Center
Bauan Children's Clinic
Beautiful Minds Mental Health Clinic
Beautiful Minds Mental Health Clinic
Bioscan Imaging and Diagnostic Center
Bite Mill Medical
BMA Clinical Laboratory
Bridges of Hope
Calamba Polyclinic and Diagnostic Center
Calamba Polyclinic and Diagnostic Center
Capino Medical Clinic
Clinica Bay Children's Clinic
Clinica Bay Children's Clinic
Clinika Med
Del Remedio Health Center
DentScan
Dermacare
Dr. Aldy Reyes Buan-Lazaro Medical Clinic: Internal Medicine
Dr. Aldy Reyes Buan-Lazaro Medical Clinic: Internal Medicine
Dr. Rizalina Reyes Lying-In
Fast Laboratories
Go Ang Sam Anzures EENT Clinic
Hi-Precision Diagnostics Plus
Hi-Precision Diagnostics Plus
Honeylyn Kalaw-Fernandez
Infirmary
Klinika Pambata
Klinika Pambata
Kolff Dialysis
MacroCare Clinical Laboratory
MediCard Clinic
MediCard Clinic
Mission Agape Clinic
Nephro Plus Dialysis Center
Ojeda Skin Clinic
Ortiz Medical & Skin Clinic
Ortiz Medical & Skin Clinic
Parian Animal Bite Clinic
Parian Animal Bite Clinic
Paseo Skin Care Center
Pathologists Diagnostic Center
Prime Global Diagnostics and Multispecialty Clinic
Qlinicus Medical Clinic and Laboratory
Qlinicus Medical Clinic and Laboratory
Radiance Skin Clinic
Renal Hub Dialysis Center
Shelter of Hope
Sitio Baritan Health Center
St. Magdalene Polyclinic
St. Magdalene Polyclinic
St. Michael's​ Medical Center
St. Michael's​ Medical Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balete

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nuestra Señora Dela Paz Y Buen Viaje Parish
Prayer Chapel
Stations of the Cross
True Vine Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
187 m (614 ft)
Area
25.0 km² (9.7 mi²)
Founded
1969
Postal Code
4219

🇵🇭 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 Balete

What is the population of Balete?

Balete has a population of 8,662 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 898 people per square mile, spread across 9.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Balete?

Balete 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 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 59.0 inches.

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