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Borongan, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Borongan is a mid-size city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 71,431. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

71,431 Population 389/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
150.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Borongan

Borongan

Borongan, officially the City of Borongan, is a component city and capital of the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 71,431 people.

People

Population71,431
Density389/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain150.3 in/yr
Sunny Days113/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population71,431
Population Density389 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates11.6081°, 125.4319°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation150.3 inches (3,817 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Borongan

Borongan is a mid-size city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 71,431. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 150.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Borongan

Borongan has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Feb (27°C). Average annual precipitation is 2980 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 25.3° / 28.7° 405.3
Feb 27°C / 81°F 25.3° / 28.4° 254.3
Mar 27.3°C / 81°F 25.5° / 29.1° 182.8
Apr 28°C / 82°F 25.8° / 29.9° 205.4
May 28.8°C / 84°F 26.9° / 30.8° 140.8
Jun 28.6°C / 84°F 27° / 30.9° 182.8
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 26.9° / 30.6° 202.4
Aug 28.6°C / 84°F 26.8° / 31.4° 179.8
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 27° / 31.2° 175.2
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 27° / 30.8° 294.4
Nov 28.4°C / 83°F 26.9° / 30° 292.5
Dec 28°C / 82°F 26.5° / 29.4° 464.0
Borongan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 113 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 150.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days113 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area183.4 sq mi (475.0 km²)
Population Density389/sq mi
Coordinates11.6081°N, 125.4319°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 150.3"
295% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 22.52"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,585 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 53 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 114 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 116 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 51 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 72 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 87 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 38 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 103 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 30 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 18 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 60 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 140 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 66 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 116 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 145 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 150 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 49 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 89 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 131 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 246 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 80 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 161 km
2021 Rai Category 5 182 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 264 km
2020 Goni Category 5 237 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 67 km
2020 Molave Category 1 211 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 146 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 54 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 211 km
2016 Sarika Category 1 256 km
2015 Melor Category 4 107 km
2015 Noul Category 3 295 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 52 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 36 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 125 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 97 km
2011 Songda Category 4 279 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 13 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 170 108 km
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 120 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 53 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 72 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake - - 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 98 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 100 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 149 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 21.2 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 14.6 in
March 78°F (25°C) 9.8 in
April 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in Warmest, Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 19.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 22.5 in Wettest

Borongan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 150.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (22.5") and August the driest (6.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Borongan

Institution Type Founded Website
Eastern Samar State University University - ,
Eastern Samar State University Maydolong University - ,
Nativity of Our Lady College Seminary College - ,
Our Lady of Mercy College College - ,
Saint Mary's College College - ,

Schools in Borongan

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Eugenio S. Daza Pilot Elementary School - - - -
Suhotan Primary School - - - -
Eastern Samar National Comprehensive High school - - - -
San Jose Elementary School - - - -
San Gabriel Elementary School - - - -
Siha Elementary School - - - -
Cati-an Primary School - - - -
Can-abong Elementary School - - - -
Bato Elementary School - - - -
Taboc Elementary School - - - -
Eastern Visayas International Montessori School - - - -
Eugenio A. Abunda Elementary School - - - -
Eastern Samar National Comprehensive High School - - - -
Don Bosco Training Center - - - -
Eastern Visayas International Montessori School - - - -
Eastern Samar National Comprehensive High School - - - -
San Jose National High School - - - -
Saint Mary's College of Borongan - - - -
Bato Elementary School - - - -
Calico-an Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Borongan

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dream Radio Tacloban - AAC+ 64 kbps
KJM 94.3 FM - AAC 64 kbps

Libraries in Borongan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ESSU Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Borongan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bagacay Public Market
Balangkayan Public Market
Borongan Public Market
Llorente Public Market
Maydolong Public Market
Paplitan

Hotels in Borongan

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Marcky'z Pension House
Mekeni Merchant Lodge
Ocean Breeze resort
Primea Hotel
Rawis Resort Hotel
Stellar Hotel

Restaurants in Borongan

18 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ate, Hain Ka Pah! Food Avenue
Buddies Place
Casa Engracianna
Chickenitos
Chickenitos Lechon Manok
El Kanto
Freedo's Fun & Dine
KathryB Joy Eatery
La' Tigao Eatery
Lechon and Seafood Grill (Cebu's Best Boneless Lechon)
lola ining
MH88
NATAD Beer&Grill
Natad Beer&Grill
Patang Ina
Phenpoint Grill and Resto Bar
Table One Food Hub
Uling Roasters

Cafes in Borongan

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brewer's Best
Cafe Bon
Infinitea
Kape Lokal
Surfer Seatea Cafe

Theatres in Borongan

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mayor Luis Capito Cultural Stage

Clinics in Borongan

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Neuro Med Clinic

Dentists in Borongan

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dra. Ocpemia

Bus Stations in Borongan

6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

3k Tours
Borongan City Transport Terminal
Borongan City Transport Terminal
Borongan Transport (van)
GUTSCO BORONGAN TERMINAL
Van Van's Terminal

Gas Stations in Borongan

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petron
Petron
PH #12208002074
PH #1313863651
Shell
Shell - Borongan
Star Oil

Banks in Borongan

12 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cardbank
China Bank
Chinabank
DBP Borongan Branch
Development Bank of the Philippines
EastWest Unibank
Landbank
Metrobank
MLhuillier
UCPB
UCPB Bank
Western Union

Airports Near Borongan

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Borongan AirportBPASmall Airport
Catbalogan Airport-Small Airport
Guiuan Airport-Small Airport
San Isidro (Dolores Timber) Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Borongan

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ang Dating Daan Borongan
Bible Baptist Church
Borongan City Evangelical Church
Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Latter-day Saints Church
Santisima Trinidad Chapel
Santissima Trinidad Chapel
The Cathedral Parish of the Nativity of Our Lady

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
119 m (390 ft)
Area
475.0 km² (183.4 mi²)
Founded
1619
Postal Code
6800
Website
borongan-esamar.gov.ph/

Around Borongan

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 37
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 6
Restaurants 12
Cafes 7
Bars 1
Supermarkets 1
Banks 11
Hotels 6
Parks 4
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 11

Things to See Near Borongan

8 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (4)
  • • Borongan City Beach
  • • Hilangagan Beach
  • • Patigayon Beach Resort
  • • Pirate's Cove beach and Restaurant
🗼 Lighthouses (2)
  • • Borongan Lighthouse
  • • Divinubo Lighthouse
⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Mount Apoy
  • • Mount Lonhi

🇵🇭 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 Borongan

What is the population of Borongan?

Borongan has a population of 71,431 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 389 people per square mile, spread across 183.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Borongan?

Borongan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 113 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 150.3 inches.

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