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Barra, Philippines

Northern Mindanao · Philippines

Barra is a small city in Northern Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 12,442. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

12,442 Population 73/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
113.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Barra

Barra

Barra is an island in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, and the second southernmost inhabited island there, after the adjacent island of Vatersay to which it is connected by the Vatersay Causeway.

People

Population12,442
Density73/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain113.0 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population12,442
Population Density73 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates8.5103°, 124.6044°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceNorthern Mindanao
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation113.0 inches (2,871 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barra

Barra is a small city in Philippines (Northern Mindanao) with a population of 12,442. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 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 113.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Barra

Barra has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (28.4°C), the coldest is Feb (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2230 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.3°C / 79°F 23.4° / 30.2° 132.5
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 23° / 30.6° 104.3
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.7° 74.7
Apr 28°C / 82°F 24° / 32.9° 101.2
May 28.4°C / 83°F 25.6° / 33.1° 167.4
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 25.2° / 32.4° 280.3
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 25.1° / 31.5° 261.0
Aug 27.5°C / 82°F 24.8° / 31.2° 221.8
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 25.1° / 31.3° 217.0
Oct 27.5°C / 82°F 24.9° / 31.5° 279.1
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 25° / 30.9° 179.2
Dec 27°C / 81°F 24.2° / 30.8° 211.5
Barra 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 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 113.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area170.4 sq mi (441.3 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates8.5103°N, 124.6044°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.0"
197% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.87"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

340 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 139 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 135 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 105 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 120 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 86 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 138 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 108 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 142 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 96 km
Jun 7, 1999 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines M5.7 138 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 139 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 98 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 83 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 107 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 141 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 121 km
Jun 2, 2013 13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines M5.5 141 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 103 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 122 km
Jun 9, 1999 3 km E of Aurora, Philippines M5.5 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 276 km
2021 Rai Category 5 174 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 278 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 56 km
2005 Roke Category 1 278 km
1995 Zack Category 2 235 km
1994 Axel Category 3 276 km
1994 Owen Category 1 199 km
1993 Nell Category 1 169 km
1990 Mike Category 4 213 km
1986 Marge Category 1 155 km
1984 Ike Category 4 147 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 210 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 77 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 178 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 83°F (29°C) 4.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
July 80°F (26°C) 7.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.3 in

Barra has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 72.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and April the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Barra

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Riverdale School
Westshire Academy
Starland International School
G.L. Reyes-Anhawon Elementary School
Bayabas National High School
Bulua National High School
Bulua Central School
Barra Elementary School
Iponan Elementary School
Iponan National High School
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Radio Stations near Barra

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Davao MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Barra

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
City Museum of Cagayan de Oro
City Museum of Cagayan de Oro
Museo de Oro
Museo de Oro
Museum of Three Cultures
Museum of Three Cultures
Pirate's Museum
Pirate's Museum

Libraries in Barra

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
LDCU Library0.0
Lourdes College Learning Commons0.0
Lourdes College Learning Commons0.0
School Libary0.0
School Libary0.0
XU New Library0.0
XU Old Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Barra

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agora Public Market
Agora Public Market
Alae Public Market
Alubijid Public Market
Balingasag Public Market
Baungon Public Market
Bulua Fish Market
Carmen Night Market
Carmen Public Market
Cogon Public Market
El Salvador Public Market
Gitagum Public Market
Jasaan Public Market
Laguindingan Kadiwa Public Market
Lumbia Public Market
Luyong Bonbon Public Market
Molugan Public Market
NHA Public Market
Opol Public Market
Oro Fresh Meatshop
Oro Fresh Meatshop
Our Lady of Manaoag Market
Pangayawan Mini Market
Puerto Public Market
Santiago Public Market
Westbound Public Market

Restaurants in Barra

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Auds
Bagong Lipunan
Botoy's Lechon Manok
Captain Panga
Catee's Pizza
Ces Tuna
Chicken Rotizado
Ogis lechon manok
Payag sa Canitoan

Cafes in Barra

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dunkin Donuts
Juan Fud Hub
Royal Cafe

Cinemas in Barra

1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

provo

Dentists in Barra

3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acero Dental Care
Corpuz Dental Clinic
KC Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Barra

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barra Jeepney Station
Cagayan de Oro City Westbound Terminal

Gas Stations in Barra

23 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Blu Energy
Blu Energy
Blue Energy
Blue Oil
Caltex
Caltex
Cgas
G Power Fuel Station
Petro Gazz
Petro Gazz
Petro Gazz
Petron
Petron
Petron
PH #10841421952
PH #314672757
Phoenix
Phoenix
Phoenix
Seaoil
Seaoil
Shell
Speed Zone Gas

Banks in Barra

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BDO
BPI
RBT Bank, Inc.

Shopping Malls in Barra

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CityMall

Stadiums & Teams in Barra

TeamLeagueDivision
Gold City Coliseum

Airports Near Barra

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laguindingan International AirportCGYLarge Airport
Camiguin AirportCGMMedium Airport
Del Monte Plantation AirportSmall Airport
Lumbia AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurugan AirportSmall Airport
Maria Cristina (Iligan) AirportIGNSmall Airport
Mountain View College AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Barra

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
LBC

Treatment Centers in Barra

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ARC Kidney Care & Dialysis Center
Bone & Skin Center
Calaanan Medical Clinic
Maxicare Primary Care Clinic
Nazareth Health Center
Northern Mindanao Cancer Detection Center
Santa Cruz Health Center
School Clinic
Tibasak Health Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Barra

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ang Dating Daan
Apostolic Pentecostal Church
Apovel Church
Bayabas Chapel
Bulua SDA Church
Iglesia Filipina Independiente
Iglesia Filipina Independiente
Iglesia ni Cristo
Immaculate Conception Parish Church
Love and Truth Asia Pacific Church
New Testament Christian Church of Cagayan de Oro
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel
San Guillermo Church
SDA Church
United Church of Christ
United Church of Christ in the Philippines
United Pentecostal Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
25 m (82 ft)
Area
175.1 km² (67.6 mi²)
Founded
1950
Postal Code
9016
Website
opolmisor.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 Barra

What is the population of Barra?

Barra has a population of 12,442 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 73 people per square mile, spread across 170.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barra?

Barra 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 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 113.0 inches.

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