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
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About 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
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.0000°, 125.5000° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Caraga |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 119.2 inches (3,026 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 35.8 sq mi (92.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0000°N, 125.5000°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
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 | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Basilisa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surigaonon Heritage Center |
Farmers Markets in Basilisa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Public Market | |||||
| Surigao City Public Market |
Hotels in Basilisa
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Basilisa
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Surigao Airport | SUG | Medium Airport |
| Hilongos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Limasawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Maasin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Siargao Airport | IAO | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
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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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