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Basey, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Basey is a small city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 7,844. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,844 Population 40/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
117.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Basey

Basey

Basey, officially the Municipality of Basey, is a municipality in the province of Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 57,645 people.

People

Population7,844
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain117.0 in/yr
Sunny Days138/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population7,844
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates11.2821°, 125.0699°
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 Basey

Basey is a small city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 7,844. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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 Basey

Basey 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
Basey 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 23 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

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area198.1 sq mi (513.0 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates11.2821°N, 125.0699°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

1,451 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 M7.2 103 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 148 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 103 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 128 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 90 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 126 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 51 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 99 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 70 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 55 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 142 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 146 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 118 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 102 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 143 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 129 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 99 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 139 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 144 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 288 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 49 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 212 km
2021 Rai Category 5 143 km
2020 Goni Category 5 269 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 104 km
2020 Molave Category 1 237 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 181 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 23 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 247 km
2016 Sarika Category 1 297 km
2015 Melor Category 4 147 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 105 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 69 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 169 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 43 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 43 km
2006 Durian Category 4 236 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 143 km
2006 Utor Category 1 32 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 63 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 103 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 146 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 126 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake - - 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 49 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 64 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 112 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 199 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

Basey 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 Basey

29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Roxas Elementary School - - - -
Bacubac Elementary School - - - -
Sugca Elementary School - - - -
Bangon Elementary School - - - -
Guintigi-an Elementary School - - - -
Sugponon Elementary School - - - -
Catadman Elementary School - - - -
Basiao Elementary School - - - -
Mongabong Elementary School - - - -
Caticugan Elementary School - - - -
Santa Elena Elementary School - - - -
Dolongan Elementary School - - - -
Balante Elementary School - - - -
Valeriano C. Yancha Memorial Agricultural School - - - -
Buenavista Elementary School - - - -
St. Anthony Learning Center Basey Samar - - - -
Sawa Elementary School - - - -
Tingib Elementary School - - - -
Salvacion Elementary School - - - -
Magallanes Elementary School - - - -
Anglit Elementary School - - - -
Balud Elementary School - - - -
San Fernando Elementary School - - - -
San Roque Elementary School - - - -
Basey II Central Elementary School - - - -
Basey Ⅰ Central Elementary school - - - -
Basey National High School - - - -
Iba Elementary School - - - -
Sugca Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Basey

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Basey

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Natural Museum and Herbarium
Price Mansion
Santo Niño Shrine

Libraries in Basey

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alangalan 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 Basey

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alangalang Public Market
Antonina
Babatngon Public Market
Basey Public Market
Dagami Public Market
Dried Fish Section
Fish Section
Fruits & Vegetable Section
Fruits & Vegetable Section
Fruits & Vegetable Section
Meat & Poultry Section
Outdoor Town Market (covered)
Palo Public Market
Pastrana Public Market
Pastrana Public Market
Root Crops Section
San Jose Public Market
Santa Rita Public Market
Tacloban Super Market
Talalora Public 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 Basey

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ametel
Brew Inn Door

Restaurants in Basey

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burabod Awasan
Tasteful Table by Chef J

Theme Parks in Basey

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Spark Samar

Bus Stations in Basey

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basey Terminal

Gas Stations in Basey

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petron

Banks in Basey

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BDO Network Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Basey

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Basey

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Biliran Airport-Small Airport
Borongan AirportBPASmall Airport
Camotes Airstrip-Small Airport
Catbalogan Airport-Small Airport
Guiuan Airport-Small Airport
Isabel PASAR Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Basey

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Basey Post Office

Treatment Centers in Basey

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 Basey

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mount Carmel Chapel
Saint Michael the Archangel Parish Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Area
513.0 km² (198.0 mi²)
Postal Code
6720

🇵🇭 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 Basey

What is the population of Basey?

Basey has a population of 7,844 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 198.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Basey?

Basey 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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