Balocawehay, Philippines
Eastern Visayas · Philippines
Balocawehay is a mid-size city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 61,854. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Balocawehay
Abuyog, officially the Municipality of Abuyog,, is a municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 61,854 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 61,854 |
| Population Density | 233 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.7221°, 124.9678° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Eastern Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 121.1 inches (3,076 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Balocawehay
Balocawehay is a mid-size city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 61,854. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 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 121.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Balocawehay
Balocawehay has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (28°C), the coldest is Feb (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 3022 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 265.7 sq mi (688.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 233/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.7221°N, 124.9678°E |
| 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 | 8 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 112 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 20 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 56 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 101 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 172 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 14.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 15.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 15.0 in |
Balocawehay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 121.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.8") and April the driest (7.1").
Schools in Balocawehay
18 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balocawe Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Balocawehay National High School | - | - | - | - |
| East Visayan Adventist Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Comatin Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Burubud-an Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pagsang-an Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Odiongan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cancayang Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Ulhay Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Caranhug Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Katipunan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| San Sotero Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Caraye Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tabigue Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Canmarating Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Abuyogay Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Balocawehay Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tadoc Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Balocawehay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCIC Elementary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Javier's library building | 0.0 | |||||
| VSU Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Balocawehay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abuyog Marketplace | |||||
| Abuyog Public MArket | |||||
| Baybay City Public Market | |||||
| by Stalls | |||||
| Cheremie's Dressed Chicken | |||||
| Community Talipapa | |||||
| Dulag Public Market | |||||
| Dulag Wet Market | |||||
| Glen/Jasmin's Fish Stall | |||||
| Inopacan Public Market | |||||
| La Paz Shopping Square | |||||
| LG's Meat Shop | |||||
| Public market | |||||
| Silago Public Market | |||||
| VISCA MARKET |
Restaurants in Balocawehay
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Balocawehay
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport | TAC | Medium Airport |
| Ormoc Airport | OMC | Medium Airport |
| Camotes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hilongos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isabel PASAR Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maasin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ubay Community Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Balocawehay
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia ni Cristo |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Balocawehay?
Balocawehay has a population of 61,854 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 233 people per square mile, spread across 265.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Balocawehay?
Balocawehay 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. Annual rainfall totals 121.1 inches.
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