Bilwang, Philippines
Eastern Visayas · Philippines
Bilwang is a mid-size city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 46,858. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°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 Bilwang
Isabel, officially the Municipality of Isabel, is a First Income Class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 46,858 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 46,858 |
| Population Density | 538 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.8834°, 124.4667° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Eastern Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.1 inches (2,111 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bilwang
Bilwang is a mid-size city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 46,858. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 83.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Bilwang
Bilwang has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (29.4°C), the coldest is Feb (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2246 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.5°F |
| 49% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 87.2 sq mi (225.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.8834°N, 124.4667°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 65 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 128 km |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 149 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 72 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 106 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 155 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in |
Bilwang has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 83.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.4") and April the driest (3.6").
Schools in Bilwang
7 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Binog Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bilwang Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Benabaye Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Apale Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tolingon Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tubod Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Honan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Bilwang
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormoc City Museum |
Libraries in Bilwang
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donghol Community Learning Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Donghol Community Learning Center | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Bilwang
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agora Market | |||||
| Barangay Market | |||||
| Esperanza Public Market | |||||
| Mini Talipapa | |||||
| Mini Talipapa | |||||
| Naungan Wet Market | |||||
| Ormoc City Public Market | |||||
| Palompon Wet Market | |||||
| San Francisco Public Market | |||||
| Tarok Fish Port | |||||
| Wednesday Market |
Gyms in Bilwang
1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bilwang
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bilwang
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mactan Cebu International Airport | CEB | Large Airport |
| Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport | TAC | Medium Airport |
| Ormoc Airport | OMC | Medium Airport |
| Bantayan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Biliran Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Camotes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Hilongos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isabel PASAR Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maasin Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bilwang
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Foursquare ... Church | |
| Roman Catholic Church - Tubod | |
| Seventh-day Adventist - Apale church | |
| Seventh-Day Adventist Church - Tubod |
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Waterfalls Near Bilwang
1 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Bilwang.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Apale Falls |
Shipwrecks Near Bilwang
1 documented shipwrecks found near Bilwang.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| USS Mahan | - | A Mahan-class destroyer that was sunk between Leyte and Ponson Island. |
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What is the population of Bilwang?
Bilwang has a population of 46,858 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 538 people per square mile, spread across 87.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bilwang?
Bilwang 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. Annual rainfall totals 83.1 inches.
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