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Borongan, Philippines

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71,431 Population 389/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
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. The area gets 113 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 150.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US 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 US 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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