Bawison, Philippines
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao · Philippines
Bawison is a mid-size city in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 83,092. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Bawison
Parang, officially the Municipality of Parang, is a municipality in the province of Sulu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 83,092 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 83,092 |
| Population Density | 2,777 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.9375°, 120.8745° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.8 inches (1,824 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bawison
Bawison is a mid-size city in Philippines (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) with a population of 83,092. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Bawison
Bawison has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Feb (27.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1388 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 29.9 sq mi (77.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,777/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.9375°N, 120.8745°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1897 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | 7.0 m | 13 | 125 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in |
Bawison has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.6") and February the driest (3.6").
Museums in Bawison
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Museum of the Philippines - Sulu |
Farmers Markets in Bawison
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolo Textile Market | |||||
| Jolo Wet Market |
Airports Near Bawison
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jolo Airport | JOL | Medium Airport |
| Luuk Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Siasi Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Bawison?
Bawison has a population of 83,092 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 2,777 people per square mile, spread across 29.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bawison?
Bawison has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 71.8 inches.
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