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Bislig, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Bislig is a mid-size city in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 99,872. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

99,872 Population 780/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
153.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Bislig

Bislig

Bislig, officially the City of Bislig, is a component city in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 99,872 people.

People

Population99,872
Density780/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain153.4 in/yr
Sunny Days106/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population99,872
Population Density780 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates8.2153°, 126.3164°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation153.4 inches (3,895 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bislig

Bislig is a mid-size city in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 99,872. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 153.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Bislig

Bislig has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Aug (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (26.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 5189 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 23.3° / 29.5° 975.8
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 23.3° / 29.8° 596.2
Mar 27°C / 81°F 23.6° / 30.4° 475.4
Apr 27.6°C / 82°F 23.9° / 31.2° 369.7
May 28.4°C / 83°F 24.5° / 32.2° 299.4
Jun 28.2°C / 83°F 24.3° / 32.2° 277.2
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32.5° 268.8
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 24.2° / 33.1° 244.1
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 24° / 32.9° 173.2
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 24° / 32.3° 281.3
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 23.8° / 31.1° 511.0
Dec 27.1°C / 81°F 23.7° / 30.5° 717.2
Bislig has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 106 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 153.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days106 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area128.1 sq mi (331.8 km²)
Population Density780/sq mi
Coordinates8.2153°N, 126.3164°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 153.4"
304% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 25.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 7.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,924 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 149 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 124 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 114 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 114 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 75 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 33 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 17 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 138 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 139 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 19 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 103 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 57 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 38 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 139 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 125 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 113 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 109 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 60 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 85 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 265 km
2021 Rai Category 5 184 km
2019 Phanfone Category 1 300 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 273 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 65 km
1995 Zack Category 2 243 km
1994 Axel Category 3 288 km
1994 Owen Category 1 221 km
1993 Nell Category 1 122 km
1990 Mike Category 5 212 km
1988 Skip Category 4 280 km
1986 Marge Category 2 143 km
1984 Ike Category 4 143 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 231 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m - 124 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 82 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 38 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 111 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake - - 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 97 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 25.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 17.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 15.4 in
April 80°F (27°C) 11.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 18.6 in

Bislig has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 153.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (25.4") and August the driest (7.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Bislig

Institution Type Founded Website
Andres Soriano College College - ,
De La Salle John Bosco College College - ,
Southern Technological Institute of the Philippines College - ,
St. Vincent De Paul College College - ,
Surigao Sur College College - ,
University of Southeastern Philippines - Bislig Campus University - ,

Schools in Bislig

43 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Olayvar Elementary School - - - -
Maharlika National High School - - - -
Simon Edgar A. Garay Elementary School - - - -
Maharlika Elementary School - - - -
Mamparasan Primary School - - - -
Burboanan Elementary School - - - -
Mone National High School - - - -
San Antonio Elementary School - - - -
San Isidro Elementary School - - - -
San Isidro National High School - - - -
Mangagoy National High School - - - -
Santa Cruz Elementary School - - - -
Sote Primary School - - - -
Balingan Elementary School - - - -
Pamanlinan Elementary School - - - -
Bislig City National High School – Coleto Annex - - - -
Coleto Elementary School - - - -
Mangagoy Hilltop Elementary School - - - -
Mangagoy South Elementary School - - - -
Mangagoy East Elementary School - - - -
Mangagoy North Elementary School - - - -
Mangagoy Central Elementary School - - - -
Recaredo Castillo College - - - -
R. Castillo Primary School - - - -
Caramcam Elementary School - - - -
Paler-Lumayog Elementary School - - - -
San Fernando Elementary School - - - -
San Roque Central Elementary School - - - -
Requina Elementary School - - - -
Gaspar-Serrano Elementary School - - - -
Bislig Central Elementary School - - - -
SER-FEL Mone Elementary School - - - -
Tabon M. Estrella National High School - - - -
San Fernando Integrated School - - - -
F.C. Pedraverde Lindo Elementary School - - - -
Isabelo Landeta Elementary School - - - -
Bislig City National High School - - - -
Ricaredo Castillo Elementary School - - - -
Plaza Central Elementary School - - - -
San Jose National High School - - - -
San Nicolas Elementary School - - - -
Bebiano Alba Elementary School - - - -
Santa Cruz National High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bislig

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Bislig

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
International Doll House

Farmers Markets in Bislig

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bislig Public Market
Hinatuan Public Market
Mangagoy Public Market
Mangagoy Wet & Dry Public Market
San Fernando Public Market
Tagbina Market

Hotels in Bislig

9 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bonsay Riverview Inn
Casa de Babano
GLC Suites
Hotel La Salle
JPRL City Inn
MB Homitory
One Eleven Hotel
Our Home Tourist Inn
Paper Country Inn

Restaurants in Bislig

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Highland Function Farm
Iñigo's Restaurant
My Dung
Ocean View Park
Wings&Wedges
Zam's Food and Fudge

Cafes in Bislig

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rooftop Cafe

Clinics in Bislig

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bislig Medical Specialists and Wound Care Clinic
Bislig Premier Birthing Home
Health Center

Bus Stations in Bislig

5 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bachelor Express Bus Terminal
Davao Metro Shuttle Bus Terminal
Jeepney Terminal
Old Integrated Bus & Jeepney Terminal
Van Terminal

Gas Stations in Bislig

8 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petron
Petron
PH #314672149
Phoenix Fuel
Post 12 Petrol
Shell
Shell Station
Uni V

Banks in Bislig

5 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EastWest Rural Bank
Enterprise Bank
Landbank of the Philippines
One Network Bank
PNB

Shopping Malls in Bislig

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gaisano Capital Bislig

Airports Near Bislig

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bislig AirportBPHMedium Airport
Consuelo Airstrip 1-Small Airport
Kasapa Airstrip-Small Airport
La Filipina Airport-Small Airport
La Libertad Airstrip-Small Airport
Lapanday Foods Macgum Airport-Small Airport
Lunga-og Airport-Small Airport
Mawab Airstrip-Small Airport
MEPI Aerodrome-Small Airport
Mindanao Rainbow Agricultural Development Services Airport-Small Airport
Neda Airstrip-Small Airport
New Sambog Airstrip-Small Airport
Sampao Airstrip-Small Airport
Sumifru Tagbina Airport-Small Airport
UDEV Airport-Small Airport
Union Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bislig

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Bislig City Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bislig

18 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bible Baptist Church
Bislig City Mosque
Bislig Southern Baptist Church
Cavalry Way Baptist Church
FDV Southern Baptist Church
House of David - Hephzibah
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
New Life Church
Our Lady of Fatima Chapel
Santo Niño Chapel
Santo Tomas de Villanueva Parish Church
St Joseph the Worker Parish
St. Vincent de Paul Parish Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Chapel
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Meeting House

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
71 m (233 ft)
Area
331.8 km² (128.1 mi²)
Founded
1921
Postal Code
8311
Website
bislig.gov.ph/

Around Bislig

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 13
Hospitals 2
Cafes 1
Hotels 2
Parks 3
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near Bislig

4 places within 15 km

🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • Hinayagan Cave
🌄 Viewpoints (3)
  • • Baywalk View Deck
  • • Tinuy-an Falls 2nd Level
  • • Tinuy-an Falls 3rd Level

🇵🇭 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 Bislig

What is the population of Bislig?

Bislig has a population of 99,872 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 780 people per square mile, spread across 128.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bislig?

Bislig has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 106 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 153.4 inches.

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