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Bolanon, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Bolanon is a small city in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 8,127. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,127 Population 14/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
78.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Bolanon

Bolanon

Sagay, officially the City of Sagay, is a component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 152,543 people.

People

Population8,127
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain78.6 in/yr
Sunny Days193/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population8,127
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates10.9171°, 123.4734°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation78.6 inches (1,996 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bolanon

Bolanon is a small city in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 8,127. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Bolanon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area592.6 sq mi (1,534.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates10.9171°N, 123.4734°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.6"
107% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.59"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

366 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Apr 9, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 135 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 106 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 128 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 122 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 148 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 129 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 143 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 127 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 138 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 148 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 129 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 129 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 96 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 142 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 137 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 140 km
Mar 1, 2020 6 km NNW of Guindapunan, Philippines M5.4 141 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 114 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 140 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 36 km
2021 Rai Category 4 93 km
2020 Goni Category 5 288 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 188 km
2020 Molave Category 1 267 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 241 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 87 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 287 km
2015 Melor Category 4 206 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 276 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 157 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 263 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 40 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 209 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 87 km
2006 Durian Category 4 276 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 241 km
2006 Utor Category 3 100 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 199 km
2005 Roke Category 1 36 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 106 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake - 74 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 31 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 38 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 67 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 134 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 155 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 10.6 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in

Bolanon has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.6") and April the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Bolanon

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Talusan Elementary School - - - -
Onofre dela Paz Elementary School - - - -
Pedro R. Katalbas, Sr. Ⅱ Elementary School - - - -
Bulanon National High School - - - -
Bulanon Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bolanon

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz gospel AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Bolanon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo sang Bata sa Negros
Museo sang Bata sa Negros
Museo sang Bata sa Negros

Libraries in Bolanon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bantayan Public Library0.0
Cadiz City Library0.0
Sagay City Library Hub0.0

Farmers Markets in Bolanon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bantayan Public Market
Bantayan Public Market Fruit Stalls
Bantayan Public Market Vegetable & Dried Seafoods Section
Bantayan Wet Market
Cadiz City Public Market
Paraiso Market
Sagay Public Market
Sagay Public Market
Toboso Public Market

Airports Near Bolanon

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Roxas AirportRXSMedium Airport
Bantayan Airport-Small Airport
Refugio Airstrip-Small Airport
Sicogon AirstripICOSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
108 m (354 ft)
Area
330.3 km² (127.5 mi²)
Founded
1860
Postal Code
6122
Website
sagay-city.com.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 Bolanon

What is the population of Bolanon?

Bolanon has a population of 8,127 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 592.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bolanon?

Bolanon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.6 inches.

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