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Bato, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Bato is a small city in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 5,665. Elevation: 295 ft (90 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,665 Population 10/sq mi density
295 ft Elevation 90 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
77.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Bato

Bato

Bato (The General Ronald dela Rosa Story) is a 2019 Filipino biographical action film directed by Adolfo Alix Jr., starring Robin Padilla as the titular police official.

People

Population5,665
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain77.6 in/yr
Sunny Days195/yr
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Population5,665
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates10.8085°, 123.3733°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation77.6 inches (1,972 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bato

Bato is a small city in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 5,665. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet (90 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Bato has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 195 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 77.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days195 days/yr

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area592.6 sq mi (1,534.7 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates10.8085°N, 123.3733°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 77.6"
104% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

345 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on May 3, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 132 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 92 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 142 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 107 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 114 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 118 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 135 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 146 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 145 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 123 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 81 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 135 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 146 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 88 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 147 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 129 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 129 km
Oct 20, 2013 6 km ENE of Balilihan, Philippines M5.3 135 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km SSE of Clarin, Philippines M5.3 123 km
Jul 6, 2017 5 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.3 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 30 km
2021 Rai Category 4 79 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 201 km
2020 Molave Category 1 278 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 255 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 99 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 299 km
2015 Melor Category 4 221 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 291 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 277 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 173 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 56 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 193 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 100 km
2006 Durian Category 4 289 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 256 km
2006 Utor Category 3 111 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 212 km
2005 Roke Category 1 48 km
2004 Muifa Category 1 294 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 92 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (16 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 16 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 22 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 51 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 150 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 166 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 6.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in

Bato has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.4") and April the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Bato

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maquiling Elementary School
Sherman Hill Integrated School
Bato Central Elementary School
Bato National High School
Sewahon Elementary School
Villacin National High School - Sewahon Extension High School
Bato National High School-Baviera Extension
Vicente Patricio Memorial Elementary School
Serafin V. Aguilar Integrated School
Alimatoc Elementary School
Alimatoc Extension High School
Colonia Divina Integrated School
Agudo Elementary School
Baviera Elementary School
Pacol Elementary School
La-on Elementary School
Sewahon National High School
Campo Santiago Elementary School
Dr. Vicente F. Gustilo Elementary School
Tres Andanas Elementary School
Rufino T. Halipa Sr Elementary School
Campo Himoga-an Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Bato

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Bacolod MP3 64 kbps
DYAB One Radyo 1512 AM news, talk AAC 463 kbps
DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz gospel AAC 64 kbps
Star FM Bacolod MP3
Radyo Natin Madridejos cebu, filipino AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Bato

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo sang Bata sa Negros
Museo sang Bata sa Negros
Museo sang Bata sa Negros

Libraries in Bato

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cadiz City Library0.0
Sagay City Library Hub0.0

Farmers Markets in Bato

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cadiz City Public Market
Calatrava Public Market
Don Salvador Benedicto Public Market
Paraiso Market
Sagay Public Market
Sagay Public Market
Toboso Public Market

Restaurants in Bato

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clubhouse

Gas Stations in Bato

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Airports Near Bato

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Bantayan AirportSmall Airport
Guimaras AirportSmall Airport
Inampologan Island Private AirstripSmall Airport
Refugio AirstripSmall Airport
Sicogon AirstripICOSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bato

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ST. ROCH Parish, Bato, Sagay City

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 Bato

What is the population of Bato?

Bato has a population of 5,665 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 592.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bato?

Bato 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 81°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.6 inches.

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