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Bantayan, Philippines

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87,394 Population 8,070/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
Bantayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average82.4°F
53% above US avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (28.0 km²)
Population Density8,070/sq mi
Coordinates11.1683°N, 123.7223°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.8"
97% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.84"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

350 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 150 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 142 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 99 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 118 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 128 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 121 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 118 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 114 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 123 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 132 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 91 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 131 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 111 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 115 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 108 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 80 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 98 km
Mar 1, 2020 6 km NNW of Guindapunan, Philippines M5.4 107 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 102 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 31 km
2021 Rai Category 4 127 km
2020 Goni Category 5 260 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 152 km
2020 Molave Category 1 244 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 208 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 63 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 261 km
2015 Melor Category 4 173 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 241 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 230 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 118 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 4 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 246 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 60 km
2006 Durian Category 4 249 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 208 km
2006 Utor Category 3 71 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 164 km
2005 Roke Category 1 31 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 142 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 70 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 77 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 97 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 106 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 131 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 182 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
March 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in
April 84°F (29°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 7.6 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.9 in
August 83°F (29°C) 6.8 in
September 83°F (28°C) 8.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in

Bantayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and April the driest (2.5").

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