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Basilisa, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Basilisa is a small town in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 0. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

3 ft Elevation 1 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
119.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Basilisa

Basilisa

Basilisa, officially the Municipality of Basilisa, is a municipality in the province of Dinagat Islands, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 36,911 people.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain119.2 in/yr
Sunny Days320/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates10.0000°, 125.5000°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation119.2 inches (3,026 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Basilisa

Basilisa is a small town in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Basilisa

Basilisa has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 3747 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 22° / 28° 678.9
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 22.2° / 28.5° 461.9
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 22.5° / 29.3° 361.3
Apr 26.6°C / 80°F 23.1° / 30.2° 210.6
May 27.5°C / 82°F 23.7° / 31.3° 125.3
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.1° 147.7
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 23.3° / 31° 158.6
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 23.4° / 31.3° 150.8
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 23.4° / 31.2° 170.2
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 23.1° / 30.4° 254.8
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 23.7° / 30.6° 417.7
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 23.5° / 30.2° 608.7
Basilisa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 320 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 119.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area35.8 sq mi (92.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates10.0000°N, 125.5000°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.2"
214% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 23.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,385 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 92 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 105 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 110 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 101 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 12 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 39 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 98 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 15 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 40 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 95 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 113 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 130 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 47 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 70 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 135 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 98 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 84 km
Nov 4, 1996 16 km ENE of Union, Philippines M5.9 84 km
Apr 13, 2000 61 km ENE of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 117 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 102 km
2021 Rai Category 5 44 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 236 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 135 km
2015 Melor Category 4 280 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 204 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 212 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 99 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 208 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 155 km
2006 Xangsane Category 3 267 km
2006 Utor Category 1 145 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 218 km
2005 Roke Category 1 135 km
2004 Nida Category 5 219 km
2000 Xangsane Category 1 288 km
1998 Faith Category 1 201 km
1995 Zack Category 2 60 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 216 km
1994 Axel Category 4 90 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 94 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (44 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 44 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 119 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 127 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 23.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 17.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 13.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 16.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 21.0 in

Basilisa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 144.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (23.5") and August the driest (5.8").

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Schools in Basilisa

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Paniog Elementary School
Puerto Princesa Elementary School
Puerto Princesa National High School
Sering National High School
Melgar National High School
Omay-Edradan Primary School
Rizal National High School
Rizal Central Elementary School
Roxas Elementary School
Galanida Elementary School
Sering Elementary School
Columbos Elementary School
Catadman Elementary School
Melgar Elementary School
Catadman Elementary School
Danawan Elementary School
Sumilom Elementary School
F.S. Matugas Primary School
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Museums in Basilisa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Surigaonon Heritage Center

Farmers Markets in Basilisa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
San Jose Public Market
Surigao City Public Market

Hotels in Basilisa

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sondayo Beach Resort

Airports Near Basilisa

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Surigao AirportSUGMedium Airport
Hilongos AirportSmall Airport
Limasawa AirstripSmall Airport
Maasin AirportSmall Airport
Siargao AirportIAOSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
24 m (79 ft)
Area
27.8 km² (10.7 mi²)
Founded
1989
Postal Code
8427
Website
sanjosedi.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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What is the weather like in Basilisa?

Basilisa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 320 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.2 inches.

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