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Baliwagan, Philippines

Northern Mindanao · Philippines

Baliwagan is a small town in Northern Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 2,838. Elevation: -3 ft (-1 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2,838 Population 50/sq mi density
-3 ft Elevation -1 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
83.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Baliwagan

Baliwagan

Balingasag, officially the Municipality of Balingasag, is a municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 76,877 people.

People

Population2,838
Density50/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain83.5 in/yr
Sunny Days184/yr
Elevation-3 ft (-1 m)
Population2,838
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation-3 ft (-1 m)
Coordinates8.7186°, 124.7906°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceNorthern Mindanao
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation83.5 inches (2,121 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Baliwagan

Baliwagan is a small town in Philippines (Northern Mindanao) with a population of 2,838. The city sits at an elevation of -3 feet (-1 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 83.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Baliwagan 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 184 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of -3 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 Days184 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-3 ft (-1 m)
Area56.8 sq mi (147.1 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates8.7186°N, 124.7906°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.5"
120% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.19"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

473 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 149 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 116 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 113 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 118 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 134 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 108 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 83 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 116 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 86 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 126 km
Mar 5, 2017 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines M5.7 146 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 114 km
Jun 7, 1999 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines M5.7 118 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 108 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 129 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 95 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 137 km
Jun 9, 1999 3 km E of Aurora, Philippines M5.5 119 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 100 km
Apr 12, 2017 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines M5.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 249 km
2021 Rai Category 5 147 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 293 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 254 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 62 km
2006 Utor Category 1 297 km
2005 Roke Category 1 254 km
1995 Zack Category 2 210 km
1994 Axel Category 3 248 km
1994 Owen Category 1 171 km
1993 Nell Category 1 141 km
1990 Mike Category 4 187 km
1988 Skip Category 4 276 km
1986 Marge Category 1 128 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 287 km
1984 Ike Category 4 121 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 187 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 55 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 180 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 188 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 7.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 7.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in

Baliwagan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 83.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.2") and April the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Baliwagan

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Baliwagan Central School
Baliwagan National High School
Plaridel Elementary School
Linabu Elementary School
Blanco Elementary School
Rosario Elementary School
Rosario National High School
Dumarait Elementary School
Camuayan Elementary School
Gumpot Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Baliwagan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Davao MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Baliwagan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
City Museum of Cagayan de Oro
City Museum of Cagayan de Oro
Museo de Oro
Museo de Oro
Museum of Three Cultures
Museum of Three Cultures
Pirate's Museum
Pirate's Museum

Libraries in Baliwagan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
LDCU Library0.0
Lourdes College Learning Commons0.0
Lourdes College Learning Commons0.0
School Libary0.0
School Libary0.0
XU New Library0.0
XU Old Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Baliwagan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agora Public Market
Agora Public Market
Balingasag Public Market
Bulua Fish Market
Carmen Night Market
Carmen Public Market
Claverial Public Market
Cogon Public Market
Jasaan Public Market
Luyong Bonbon Public Market
Malitbog Public Market
Medina Public Market
Molugan Public Market
NHA Public Market
Opol Public Market
Oro Fresh Meatshop
Oro Fresh Meatshop
Our Lady of Manaoag Market
Puerto Public Market
Salay Fish Landing
Salay Public Market
Santiago Public Market
Westbound Public Market

Gas Stations in Baliwagan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lucky V Gas Station
Macoy LPG Center

Stadiums & Teams in Baliwagan

TeamLeagueDivision
Gold City Coliseum

Airports Near Baliwagan

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laguindingan International AirportCGYLarge Airport
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Camiguin AirportCGMMedium Airport
Del Monte Plantation AirportSmall Airport
Lumbia AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurugan AirportSmall Airport
Maria Cristina (Iligan) AirportIGNSmall Airport
Mountain View College AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Baliwagan

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ARC Kidney Care & Dialysis Center
Bone & Skin Center
Nazareth Health Center
Northern Mindanao Cancer Detection Center
School Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Baliwagan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
47 m (154 ft)
Area
147.1 km² (56.8 mi²)
Founded
1842
Postal Code
9005
Website
knowbalingasag.com/

🇵🇭 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 Baliwagan

What is the population of Baliwagan?

Baliwagan has a population of 2,838 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 56.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Baliwagan?

Baliwagan 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 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.5 inches.

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