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Barahan, Philippines

Mimaropa · Philippines

Barahan is a small city in Mimaropa, Philippines with a population of 6,414. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,414 Population 15/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
93.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Barahan

Barahan

Santa Cruz, officially the Municipality of Santa Cruz, is a municipality in the province of Occidental Mindoro, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 40,010 people.

People

Population6,414
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain93.9 in/yr
Sunny Days178/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population6,414
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates13.0121°, 120.7620°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceMimaropa
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation93.9 inches (2,385 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barahan

Barahan is a small city in Philippines (Mimaropa) with a population of 6,414. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Barahan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 93.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area424.4 sq mi (1,099.2 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates13.0121°N, 120.7620°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.9"
147% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

864 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 66 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 77 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 84 km
Oct 9, 2003 18 km WSW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.2 121 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 111 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 113 km
Apr 27, 1994 99 km NNW of Buluang, Philippines M6.0 132 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 140 km
Mar 25, 2010 2 km SW of Tagbak, Philippines M6.0 118 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 94 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 77 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 57 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 74 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 51 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 76 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 86 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 63 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 58 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 56 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 247 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 270 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 215 km
2022 Noru Category 4 253 km
2021 Conson Category 1 115 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 239 km
2020 Goni Category 3 134 km
2020 Molave Category 2 40 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 212 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 33 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 68 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 77 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 159 km
2015 Melor Category 4 46 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 134 km
2014 Hagupit Category 1 254 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 km
2013 Nari Category 3 275 km
2009 Mirinae Category 2 250 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 110 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 66 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 113 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 113 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 60 km
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake - - 70 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 113 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical - - 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (113 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 113 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 136 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 141 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 166 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 171 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.9 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 6.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 16.5 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 14.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 13.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 11.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
December 80°F (26°C) 4.9 in

Barahan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 93.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.5") and March the driest (0.9").

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Schools in Barahan

27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pinagturilan National High School - - - -
Sablayan National Comprehensive High School – Claudio Salgado Annex - - - -
El Dorado Elementary School - - - -
Barahan National High School – Sinagtala Annex - - - -
M. Rodriguez Memorial School - - - -
Casague Elementary School - - - -
Pinagturilan Elementary School - - - -
Eleuterio Soriano School - - - -
Mendiola Elementary School - Kalibunlibunan Extension - - - -
Pola Elementary School - - - -
Baclaran Elementary School - - - -
Selina Elementary School - - - -
Ulanguan Minority School - - - -
Mendiola Elementary School - - - -
Victoria Elementary School - - - -
San Miguel Elementary School - - - -
Siapo Elementary School - - - -
Bagong Sikat Elementary School - - - -
Victoria National High School – Ilvita Annex - - - -
Dayap Elementary School - - - -
Barahan Elementary School - - - -
Barahan National High School - - - -
Cuarenta Elementary School - - - -
Santa Cruz National High School - - - -
Santa Cruz Central School - - - -
Mulawin Elementary School - - - -
Kabanabahan Minority School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Barahan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Natin Sablayan - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Barahan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sablayan Museum

Farmers Markets in Barahan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kanluran Public Market
Payompon Market
Sablayan Market

Hotels in Barahan

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Farmer's Place Hotel
San Antonio Hotel & Restaurant

Gas Stations in Barahan

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petron

Airports Near Barahan

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mamburao AirportMBOMedium Airport
San Jose AirportSJIMedium Airport
Calapan National Airport-Small Airport
General Emilio Aguinaldo Airstrip-Small Airport
Pinamalayan Airport-Small Airport
Wasig Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barahan

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bethany Bible Baptist Church
His Name is Wonderful Church
Holy Cross Parish Church
Holy Faith United Methodist Church
Ilvita Catholic Church
Lokal ng Santa Cruz, Iglesia ni Cristo
Pinagturilan Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Area
681.4 km² (263.0 mi²)
Postal Code
5105

🇵🇭 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 Barahan

What is the population of Barahan?

Barahan has a population of 6,414 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 424.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barahan?

Barahan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.9 inches.

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