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Basak, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Basak is a small town in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 3,705. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

3,705 Population 12/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
122.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Basak

Basak is a barangay in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu Province, Central Visayas, Philippines. It is bounded in the northeast by Pusok and Bankal, in the east by Pajac and Agus, in the southeast by Marigondon and Subabasbas, in the west by Babag and Gun-ob, and in the northwest by Pajo. In 2020, Basak was home to 71,990 residents.

People

Population3,705
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain122.2 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population3,705
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates10.2264°, 123.3064°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation122.2 inches (3,103 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Basak

Basak is a small town in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 3,705. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 122.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Basak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 309 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 122.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.3°F
45% above Philippines avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area313.3 sq mi (811.3 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates10.2264°N, 123.3064°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 122.2"
222% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.94"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

464 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 97 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 28 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 147 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 118 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 45 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 51 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 95 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 64 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 113 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 17 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 135 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 93 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 123 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 143 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 122 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 126 km
Jul 11, 2011 30 km WSW of Maricalom, Philippines M5.3 143 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 14 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 67 km
Jul 11, 2011 28 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 43 km
2021 Rai Category 4 14 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 265 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 164 km
2015 Melor Category 4 285 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 231 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 117 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 136 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 165 km
2006 Utor Category 3 175 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 277 km
2005 Roke Category 1 92 km
1998 Faith Category 1 200 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 261 km
1995 Zack Category 2 71 km
1994 Axel Category 2 146 km
1994 Owen Category 1 68 km
1993 Manny Category 4 254 km
1993 Nell Category 1 60 km
1990 Mike Category 4 42 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 28 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 28 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 48 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 61 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 110 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 188 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 188 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 9.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 9.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 10.4 in
November 78°F (26°C) 9.5 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in

Basak has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 75°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and February the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Basak

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hilaitan Elementary School
Matu-og Elementary School
Magkanaway Elementary School
Basak Elementary School
Guihulngan National High School – Hilaitan
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Radio Stations near Basak

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Bacolod MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Pinamungajan AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Argao AAC 64 kbps
STARR Radio Tayasan MP3 128 kbps
Star FM Bacolod MP3
Radyo Natin Madridejos cebu, filipino AAC 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Basak

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aloguinsan Public Market
Bagawines Public Market
Barili Public Market
Canlaon City Public Market (Oval)
Codcod Market Place
Dumanjug Public Market
Guihulngan Mega Market
Hope Public Market
J&MC Market
Jimalalud Public Market
La Libertad Public Market
Masulog Public Market
Midtown Public Market
Moises Padilla Public Market
Papan Public Market
Ronda Public Market
Uptown Market
Uptown Public Market
Vallehermoso Public Market

Airports Near Basak

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Bohol-Panglao International AirportTAGMedium Airport
Alvarez AirportSmall Airport
Guimaras AirportSmall Airport
Inampologan Island Private AirstripSmall Airport
Refugio AirstripSmall Airport
Tambo AirportSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila

🇵🇭 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 Basak

What is the population of Basak?

Basak has a population of 3,705 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 313.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Basak?

Basak has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 122.2 inches.

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