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Basiawan, Philippines
Davao Region · Philippines
Basiawan is a small city in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 6,351. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Basiawan
Santa Maria, officially the Municipality of Santa Maria, is a municipality in the province of Davao Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 58,886 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,351 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.5342°, 125.4869° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Davao Region |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.6 inches (1,565 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Basiawan
Basiawan is a small city in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 6,351. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Area | 332.0 sq mi (859.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.5342°N, 125.4869°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 148 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 80 km |
| 2017 | SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 124 km |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 137 km |
| 2021 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 139 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 139 km |
| 1924 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (50 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 50 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 113 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in |
Basiawan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (3.9").
Schools in Basiawan
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ernesto V. Bautista Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Doña Regina Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Basiawan Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Basiawan
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radyo Natin Malita | — | AAC 64 kbps |
Libraries in Basiawan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digos City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SPAMAST Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Basiawan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banate Centro Public Market | |||||
| Digos City Public Market | |||||
| Estrada Public Market | |||||
| Hagonoy Public Market | |||||
| Malalag Public Market | |||||
| Malandag Public Market | |||||
| Malita Public Market | |||||
| Malungon Central Public Market | |||||
| Malungon New Public Market | |||||
| Matti Market Vendors Association | |||||
| Nagpan Public Market | |||||
| Padada Public Market | |||||
| Sulop Public Market | |||||
| Vegetable Section |
Stadiums & Teams in Basiawan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Basiawan
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Bangoy International Airport | DVO | Large Airport |
| General Santos International Airport | GES | Large Airport |
| Allah Valley Airport | AAV | Medium Airport |
| Central Mindanao Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Rajah Buayan Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Anflo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dacudao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Datu Paglas Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Digal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kling Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lamitan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Guihing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Tampakan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malalag Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pantukan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Philippines Paramotor Training Field | — | Small Airport |
| T'Boli Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tagdangua Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tagnanan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Basiawan?
Basiawan has a population of 6,351 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 332.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Basiawan?
Basiawan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.6 inches.