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Bigaa, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Bigaa is a small city in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 14,510. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,510 Population 101/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
135.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Bigaa

Bigaa

Balagtas, officially the Municipality of Balagtas, is a municipality in the province of Bulacan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 80,221 people.

People

Population14,510
Density101/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain135.2 in/yr
Sunny Days118/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population14,510
Population Density101 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates13.1993°, 123.7566°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation135.2 inches (3,433 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bigaa

Bigaa is a small city in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 14,510. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 135.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Bigaa

Bigaa has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 3629 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 23.2° / 28.9° 347.2
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 23.2° / 29.4° 249.7
Mar 27°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.1° 237.2
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.6° 158.2
May 28.9°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.4° 209.8
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.2° / 32.3° 222.2
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.8° / 31.5° 289.5
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.9° / 31.4° 232.1
Sep 28°C / 82°F 24.6° / 31.4° 282.2
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.1° 319.1
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 24.3° / 30.4° 470.3
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 23.9° / 29.3° 611.0
Bigaa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 118 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 135.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Philippines avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days118 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area144.4 sq mi (373.9 km²)
Population Density101/sq mi
Coordinates13.1993°N, 123.7566°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.2"
256% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 19.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

429 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 105 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 120 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 57 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 100 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 147 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 106 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 131 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 105 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 143 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 116 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 93 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 139 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 119 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 56 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 94 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 88 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 149 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 95 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 73 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 78 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 136 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 244 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 111 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 253 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 265 km
2022 Noru Category 5 201 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 296 km
2021 Conson Category 1 225 km
2020 Goni Category 5 38 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 147 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 69 km
2020 Molave Category 1 43 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 30 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 171 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 43 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 146 km
2015 Melor Category 4 52 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 289 km
2015 Noul Category 4 245 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 106 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 120 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 27 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 58 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 65 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 12.3 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
August 80°F (26°C) 9.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 14.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 18.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 19.7 in Wettest

Bigaa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 135.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (19.7") and April the driest (6.2").

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Schools in Bigaa

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Padang Elementary School - - - -
Bigaa Elementary School - - - -
Buyoan Elementary School - - - -
Arimbay High School - - - -
Arimbay Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bigaa

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bespren Radio pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Love Radio Legazpi - MP3 96 kbps
OK-FM Sorsogon - MP3 73 kbps
Radyo Natin Buhi - AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Baao - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Bigaa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Legazpi
National Museum - Bicol Regional Museum
Sorsogon Museum

Libraries in Bigaa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BUCAF Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bigaa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bacacay Public Market
Camalig Public Market
Daraga Public Market
Fruit Vendors
Guinobatan Public Market
Legazpi City Public Market
Ligao City Public Market
Malilipot Public Market
Malinao Public Market
Santo Domingo Public Market
Sorsogon Public Market
Tabaco City Public Market
Tabaco City Public Market Extension
Talipapa

Hotels in Bigaa

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Shell Inn

Restaurants in Bigaa

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Layag

Gas Stations in Bigaa

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Foursome
Petro Gazz
Petron
Shell

Airports Near Bigaa

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Naga AirportWNPMedium Airport
Virac AirportVRCMedium Airport
Amoroy Airport-Small Airport
Bacon Community Airport-Small Airport
Bulan Airport-Small Airport
Calanay Airport-Small Airport
Lahuy Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bigaa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nuestra Señora de Salvacion Chapel
St. Vincent Ferrer Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
89 m (292 ft)
Area
51.2 km² (19.8 mi²)
Postal Code
4508
Website
stodomingo-albay.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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Frequently Asked Questions About Bigaa

What is the population of Bigaa?

Bigaa has a population of 14,510 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 101 people per square mile, spread across 144.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bigaa?

Bigaa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 118 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 135.2 inches.

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