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Balocawehay, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Balocawehay is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 3,528. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

3,528 Population 13/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
121.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Balocawehay

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

Population3,528
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain121.1 in/yr
Sunny Days130/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population3,528
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates10.7221°, 124.9678°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation121.1 inches (3,076 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Balocawehay

Balocawehay is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 3,528. 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.

Balocawehay 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 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 121.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days130 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area265.7 sq mi (688.2 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates10.7221°N, 124.9678°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 121.1"
219% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.75"
Driest Month (Apr) 7.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,340 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 132 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 112 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 149 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 117 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 137 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 105 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 58 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 136 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 129 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 118 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 88 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 119 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 118 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 120 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 120 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 50 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 36 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 105 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 55 km
May 10, 2018 19 km SSE of Tubajon, Philippines M5.7 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 41 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 272 km
2021 Rai Category 5 82 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 165 km
2020 Molave Category 1 298 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 244 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 76 km
2015 Melor Category 4 210 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 159 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 232 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 131 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 36 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 244 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 99 km
2006 Durian Category 4 298 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 206 km
2006 Utor Category 1 78 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 173 km
2005 Roke Category 1 36 km
2004 Nida Category 5 204 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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").

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Schools in Balocawehay

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 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
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Libraries in Balocawehay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
FCIC Elementary Library0.0
Javier's library building0.0
VSU Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Balocawehay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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

Kabao Sabaw

Airports Near Balocawehay

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Camotes AirstripSmall Airport
Hilongos AirportSmall Airport
Isabel PASAR AirportSmall Airport
Maasin AirportSmall Airport
Ubay Community AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Balocawehay

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Area
688.3 km² (265.7 mi²)
Postal Code
6510
Website
abuyogleyte.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 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 Balocawehay

What is the population of Balocawehay?

Balocawehay has a population of 3,528 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 13 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. The area receives 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 121.1 inches.

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