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Biri, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Biri is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,597. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,597 Population 273/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
119.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Biri

Biri

Biri, officially the Municipality of Biri, is a municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 11,005 people.

People

Population2,597
Density273/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain119.8 in/yr
Sunny Days137/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population2,597
Population Density273 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates12.6833°, 124.3636°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation119.8 inches (3,044 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Biri

Biri is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 2,597. 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 119.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Biri has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 137 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 119.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days137 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²)
Population Density273/sq mi
Coordinates12.6833°N, 124.3636°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.8"
215% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 17.52"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

908 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 149 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 86 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 102 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 117 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 123 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 138 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 65 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 65 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 69 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 95 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 76 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 60 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 74 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 85 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 76 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 122 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 100 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 75 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 129 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 154 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 176 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 129 km
2022 Noru Category 5 269 km
2021 Rai Category 4 288 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 267 km
2020 Goni Category 5 102 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 35 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 215 km
2020 Molave Category 1 85 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 44 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 124 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 94 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 172 km
2015 Melor Category 4 27 km
2015 Noul Category 4 257 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 291 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 179 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 59 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 51 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 149 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 65 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 35 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 60 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 130 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 13.4 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 8.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 16.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 17.5 in Wettest

Biri has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 119.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (17.5") and April the driest (5.2").

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Schools in Biri

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bagong Silang Elementary School - - - -
Tampipi Elementary School - - - -
Biri National High School - - - -
Biri Central Elementary School - - - -
Salvacion Elementary School - - - -
Langub-langub Elementary School - - - -
San Juan Elementary School - - - -
Macaret Elementary School - - - -
Basud Elementary School - - - -
Palhugan Elementary School - - - -
Talisay Elementary School - - - -
Cawayan Elementary School - - - -
Maravilla National High School – Annex - - - -
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Libraries in Biri

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bulusan Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Biri

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bobon Public Market
Bulusan Public Market
Gubat Public Market
San Jose Public Market

Hotels in Biri

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Biri Resort & Dive Center

Airports Near Biri

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Calbayog AirportCYPMedium Airport
Catarman National AirportCRMMedium Airport
Moises R. Espinosa AirportMBTMedium Airport
Bacon Community Airport-Small Airport
Batag Airport-Small Airport
Bulan Airport-Small Airport
Manato Airport-Small Airport
San Antonio Airport-Small Airport
San Isidro (Dolores Timber) Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Biri

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Vicente de Ferrer Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
1 m (3 ft)
Area
24.6 km² (9.5 mi²)
Postal Code
6410

🇵🇭 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 Biri

What is the population of Biri?

Biri has a population of 2,597 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 273 people per square mile, spread across 9.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Biri?

Biri 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 137 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.8 inches.

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