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Bolo, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Bolo is a small town in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 4,705. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

4,705 Population 16/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
88.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Bolo

Bolo

A bolo is a general term for traditional pre-colonial small- to medium-sized single-edged swords or large knives of the Philippines that function both as tools and weapons. Bolos are characterized by a wide curved blade that narrows down to the hilt, and that comes with a pointed or a blunt tip.

People

Population4,705
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain88.9 in/yr
Sunny Days175/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population4,705
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates11.5403°, 122.7572°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation88.9 inches (2,259 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bolo

Bolo is a small town in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 4,705. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 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 88.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Bolo 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 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 88.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

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 Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area300.4 sq mi (777.9 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates11.5403°N, 122.7572°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 88.9"
134% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

186 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 97 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 147 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 143 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 83 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 125 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 145 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 137 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 54 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 72 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 104 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 61 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 129 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 94 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 136 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 51 km
Feb 27, 2000 6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines M5.2 132 km
May 7, 1998 3 km N of Potot, Philippines M5.1 107 km
Nov 23, 1994 24 km SW of La Paz, Philippines M5.1 150 km
Sep 1, 2003 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines M5.1 90 km
Jul 14, 2005 5 km NNW of Calaya, Philippines M5.1 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 115 km
2021 Rai Category 4 163 km
2021 Conson Category 1 246 km
2020 Goni Category 5 229 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 149 km
2020 Molave Category 1 187 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 174 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 33 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 218 km
2015 Melor Category 4 152 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 218 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 141 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 23 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 250 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 41 km
2006 Durian Category 4 220 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 211 km
2006 Utor Category 3 44 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 156 km
2005 Roke Category 1 134 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 100 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 113 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 132 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 194 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in
May 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 9.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 12.6 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 11.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in

Bolo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and February the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Bolo

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Justice Jose Hontiveros Memorial School
Lawa-an Elementary School
Marcos Fuentes Integrated School
Venancio Alba Elementary School
Agbanban Primary School
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Radio Stations near Bolo

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boracay Beach Radio internet radio MP3 128 kbps
Star FM Roxas AAC
DYJJ IBC Radio 1296 AM music, news MP3 128 kbps
Love Radio Roxas MP3 96 kbps
Love Radio Kalibo MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Bolo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Roxas City Museum

Libraries in Bolo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Maayon National High School Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bolo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Banica Dried Fish Section
Cuartero Public Market
Hipona Wet market
Ivisan Public Market
Jamindan Public Market
Mini Market
Panit-an Public Market
pilar public market
Puregold
Roxas New Public Market
Sapian Public Market
Sapian Public Market
Sigma Market
Superstar Bazaar
Teodoro Arcenas Trade Centre

Restaurants in Bolo

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Azalan Kamayan Restaurant
Kainan
Oriental Kitchen

Cafes in Bolo

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Café Terraza

Clinics in Bolo

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Health Center

Bus Stations in Bolo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roxas City Integrated Transport Terminal

Gas Stations in Bolo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flying V

Golf Courses in Bolo

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tech. Works & Assesment Inc. Driving Range

Stadiums & Teams in Bolo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bolo

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Iloilo International AirportILOLarge Airport
Kalibo International AirportKLOLarge Airport
Roxas AirportRXSMedium Airport
Azagra AirstripSmall Airport
Sicogon AirstripICOSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bolo

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capiz Alliance Community Fellowship
Iglesia Ni Cristo - Lokal ng Lawa-an
Sr. San Isidro Labrador Chapel
The Living God Christian Fellowship Chapel
Vicente Ferrer Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
64 m (210 ft)
Area
116.4 km² (44.9 mi²)
Postal Code
5801

🇵🇭 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 Bolo

What is the population of Bolo?

Bolo has a population of 4,705 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 300.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bolo?

Bolo 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 175 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 88.9 inches.

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