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Baras, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Baras is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,764. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2,764 Population 32/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
117.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Baras

Baras

Baras, officially the Municipality of Baras, is a municipality in the province of Rizal, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 91,099 people.

People

Population2,764
Density32/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain117.0 in/yr
Sunny Days138/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population2,764
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates11.1833°, 125.0167°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation117.0 inches (2,971 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Baras

Baras is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 2,764. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 117.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Baras

Baras has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Jan (26.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2785 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.7°C / 80°F 24.1° / 29.3° 346.6
Feb 27°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.2° 259.6
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.1° 234.5
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.6° 115.3
May 29°C / 84°F 25.9° / 32° 139.6
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.6° / 31.9° 213.1
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31.6° 185.0
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.1° 167.6
Sep 28.6°C / 83°F 25.4° / 31.8° 175.0
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 25° / 31.5° 227.8
Nov 28°C / 82°F 24.9° / 31° 285.9
Dec 27.3°C / 81°F 24.5° / 30.1° 435.4
Baras has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 117.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days138 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area85.4 sq mi (221.3 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates11.1833°N, 125.0167°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.0"
208% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 16.26"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,406 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 115 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 115 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 138 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 102 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 140 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 43 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 150 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 108 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 67 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 82 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 150 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 133 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 148 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 129 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 140 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 114 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 127 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 90 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 141 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 44 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 224 km
2021 Rai Category 5 132 km
2020 Goni Category 5 280 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 114 km
2020 Molave Category 1 248 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 192 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 27 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 258 km
2015 Melor Category 4 159 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 117 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 80 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 180 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 31 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 294 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 52 km
2006 Durian Category 4 247 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 156 km
2006 Utor Category 1 34 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 126 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 52 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 115 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 150 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 138 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 36 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 65 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 102 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 13.8 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 9.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.2 in Warmest, Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 15.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 16.3 in Wettest

Baras has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 117.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (16.3") and August the driest (6.2").

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Schools in Baras

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
San Jose Elementary School
Dr. A.P. Bañez Memorial School
Marasbaras National High School
Marasbaras Elementary School
Candahug Elementary School
Manlurip Elementary School
San Jose National Night High School
San Jose National High School
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Radio Stations near Baras

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dream Radio Tacloban AAC+ 64 kbps
KJM 94.3 FM AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Baras

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Natural Museum and Herbarium
Price Mansion
Santo Niño Shrine

Libraries in Baras

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alangalan Municipal Library0.0
Jaro Municipal Library0.0
LNU Gradschool Library0.0
LNU Gradschool Library0.0
LNU Undergrad Library0.0
LNU Undergrad Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Old Palo Public Library0.0
Old Palo Public Library0.0
Palo Children's Library0.0
PCS School Library0.0
UPTC Library Building0.0

Farmers Markets in Baras

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alangalang Public Market
Antonina
Babatngon Public Market
Basey Public Market
Burauen Commercial Complex
Burauen Public Market
Dagami Public Market
Dried Fish Section
Dulag Public Market
Dulag Wet Market
Fish Section
Fruits & Vegetable Section
Fruits & Vegetable Section
Fruits & Vegetable Section
Jaro Public Market
Meat & Poultry Section
Mini Market
Palo Public Market
Pastrana Public Market
Pastrana Public Market
Root Crops Section
San Jose Public Market
Tacloban Super Market
Tanauan New Public Market
Tanauan New Wet Public Market
Temporary Market
Tindahan ni CF
Tolosa Public Market
V&G Flea Market (Talipapa)
Wet Market

Hotels in Baras

14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AIS Hotel
Angela Hotel
Avenue Hotel
Go Hotel
Hotel Costa Brava
Hotel D' Allondra
Madison Park Hotel
Pacific Point
Summit Hotel
The Loft
The Loft
Ulding's Hotel
Vicmar Resort
ZenSuites Hotel Tacloban

Restaurants in Baras

23 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

3 King’s
Bagnet and Beyond
Bakery
Bar and Resto
Bigby's
Bonchon Chicken
Canto Fresco
Danrie
DJ No
Hap Chan
Highside
Hukad
Icebergs
Jam’s Burger Kitchen
K-Grill Korean BBQ
Kuya J
Manang's Chicken
Max's Restaurant
Mex'Em Up
Pancake House
Roadside Restaurant
Shakey's
Yolanda’s Eatery

Cafes in Baras

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bamboo Garden
Brews and Breakfast Fusion Coffee
Figaro
Gong Cha
Rovinare by Jose Karlo's Coffee

Cinemas in Baras

3 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Robinsons Movieworld Cinema 1,2,3
Robinsons Movieworld Cinema 4,5
Robinsons Movieworld Cinema 6,7

Monuments in Baras

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boy Scout Monument

Dentists in Baras

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eastern Visayas Dental Specialist

Veterinaries in Baras

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pet Haven Veterinary Clinic San Jose
St. Mary's Animal Clinic and Agrivet Supply

Bus Stations in Baras

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PH #10312273014
Tacloban Transport Terminal Robinsons

Gas Stations in Baras

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
IGAS
Petron
Petron
PH #1301460706
PH #285649999
Shell
Star Oil

Banks in Baras

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BPI
EastWest Unibank
Metrobank
Robinsons Bank

Shopping Malls in Baras

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Robinsons Mall Annex - Tacloban
Robinsons Place Tacloban

Gyms in Baras

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Twenty4 Fitness

Stadiums & Teams in Baras

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Baras

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Biliran AirportSmall Airport
Borongan AirportBPASmall Airport
Camotes AirstripSmall Airport
Catbalogan AirportSmall Airport
Guiuan AirportSmall Airport
Isabel PASAR AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Baras

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Accu-right Medical and Diagnostic Center
Acebedo Optical & Eyecare Clinic
CQ and D medical clinic
Dermatology Skin Health Clinic
EC Maternity Clinic & Laboratory
Health Center
Life Extension
MGM Clinic
Rayleen's Polyclinic and Diagnostic Center
RH Medical Clinic
St. Camillus Multispecialty Clinic
The Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Baras

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Grace Baptist Church
Lokal ng San Jose, Iglesia ni Cristo
Mother of Perpetual Help Quasi
New Hope Evangelical Church
Nuestra Señora de Salvacion Chapel
Our Lady of Fatima Parish
Our Lady of Fatima Parish
Our Lady of Miraculous Medal Parish Church
Saint Joseph Parish Church
St. Roch the Healer Parish
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Vicmar Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Area
221.3 km² (85.4 mi²)
Founded
1768
Postal Code
6501
Website
palo-leyte.gov.ph/
Twinned With
Palo Alto

🇵🇭 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 Baras

What is the population of Baras?

Baras has a population of 2,764 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 85.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Baras?

Baras has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 117.0 inches.

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