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Barobo, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Barobo is a small city in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 9,893. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,893 Population 106/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
158.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Barobo

Barobo

Barobo, officially the Municipality of Barobo is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 53,729 people.

People

Population9,893
Density106/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain158.2 in/yr
Sunny Days102/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population9,893
Population Density106 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates8.5353°, 126.1214°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation158.2 inches (4,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barobo

Barobo is a small city in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 9,893. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 158.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Barobo

Barobo has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 5189 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 23.3° / 29.5° 975.8
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 23.3° / 29.8° 596.2
Mar 27°C / 81°F 23.6° / 30.4° 475.4
Apr 27.6°C / 82°F 23.9° / 31.2° 369.7
May 28.4°C / 83°F 24.5° / 32.2° 299.4
Jun 28.2°C / 83°F 24.3° / 32.2° 277.2
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32.5° 268.8
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 24.2° / 33.1° 244.1
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 24° / 32.9° 173.2
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 24° / 32.3° 281.3
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 23.8° / 31.1° 511.0
Dec 27.1°C / 81°F 23.7° / 30.5° 717.2
Barobo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 102 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 158.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days102 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area93.6 sq mi (242.5 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates8.5353°N, 126.1214°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 158.2"
316% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 25.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 8.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,216 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 54 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 34 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 67 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 105 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 105 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 145 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 45 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 120 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 87 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 88 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 75 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 111 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 141 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 76 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 88 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 138 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 79 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 54 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 98 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 230 km
2021 Rai Category 5 159 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 274 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 245 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 85 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 288 km
2006 Utor Category 1 290 km
1995 Zack Category 2 208 km
1994 Axel Category 4 252 km
1994 Owen Category 1 185 km
1993 Nell Category 1 97 km
1990 Mike Category 5 182 km
1988 Skip Category 4 249 km
1986 Marge Category 2 108 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 279 km
1984 Ike Category 4 108 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 208 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 97 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 36 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake - - 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 129 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 176 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 26.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 18.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 16.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 12.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 19.7 in

Barobo has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 158.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (26.0") and August the driest (8.1").

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Schools in Barobo

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Barobo Townsite Elementary School - - - -
Barobo National High School - - - -
Causwagan Elementary School - - - -
Rizal Elementary School - - - -
Barobo Central Elementary School - - - -
Dapdap Elementary School - - - -
Anibongan National High School - - - -
La Union Elementary School - - - -
Talisay Seaside Elementary School - - - -
Mother of Mercy Academy - - - -
Kinayan Elementary School - - - -
Wakat National High School - - - -
Wakat Elementary School - - - -
Dughan Elementary School - - - -
Quezon Integrated Secondary School - - - -
Rizal National High School - - - -
Barobo Day Care Center - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Barobo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barobo Public Market
Bayugan 3 Tabuan
Dry Goods Public Market
Hinatuan Public Market
Old Public Market
Prosperidad Public Market
Public Market
Rosario Public Market
San Francisco Public Market
Tagbina Market

Hotels in Barobo

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alizer Travelers Inn

Restaurants in Barobo

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Meriendas ni Mama Inday

Cafes in Barobo

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dunkin' Donuts

Gas Stations in Barobo

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petron
Petron
PH #1226386252
PH #314672632
Phoenix

Banks in Barobo

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Enterprise Bank

Airports Near Barobo

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Bislig AirportBPHMedium Airport
Tandag AirportTDGMedium Airport
Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) Airstrip-Small Airport
Kasapa Airstrip-Small Airport
Sumifru Tagbina Airport-Small Airport
UDEV Airport-Small Airport
Union Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barobo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo
Parish Church of Barobo

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
48 m (157 ft)
Area
242.5 km² (93.6 mi²)
Postal Code
8309
Website
barobo.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 Barobo

What is the population of Barobo?

Barobo has a population of 9,893 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 106 people per square mile, spread across 93.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barobo?

Barobo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 102 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 158.2 inches.

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