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Buluangan, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Buluangan is a small city in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 12,249. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

12,249 Population 33/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
68.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Buluangan

Buluangan

Vallehermoso, officially the Municipality of Vallehermoso, is a municipality in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 42,421 people.

People

Population12,249
Density33/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain68.1 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population12,249
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates10.3871°, 123.3381°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation68.1 inches (1,730 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Buluangan

Buluangan is a small city in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 12,249. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Buluangan

Buluangan has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2672 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.1°C / 75°F 20.1° / 29° 103.4
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.7° 99.7
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 20.3° / 32.3° 57.9
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 20.4° / 34.2° 100.6
May 27.5°C / 82°F 22.8° / 34.5° 218.6
Jun 26°C / 79°F 22.3° / 31.7° 282.8
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 22.3° / 30° 378.6
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 22.2° / 29.7° 378.4
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 22.3° / 30.3° 260.9
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 22.4° / 30° 378.8
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 22.1° / 29.5° 175.1
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 21.1° / 29.1° 237.2
Buluangan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area371.7 sq mi (962.7 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates10.3871°N, 123.3381°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.1"
79% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.53"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

412 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on May 17, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 102 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 46 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 62 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 131 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 69 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 105 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 76 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 146 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 35 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 118 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 148 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 107 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 129 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 112 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 138 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 138 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 65 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 18 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 91 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 28 km
2021 Rai Category 4 32 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 248 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 146 km
2015 Melor Category 4 267 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 214 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 99 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 152 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 147 km
2006 Utor Category 3 157 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 259 km
2005 Roke Category 1 76 km
1998 Faith Category 1 182 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 244 km
1995 Zack Category 2 54 km
1994 Axel Category 2 128 km
1994 Owen Category 1 62 km
1993 Manny Category 4 236 km
1993 Nell Category 1 46 km
1990 Mike Category 4 24 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 46 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (23 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 23 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 31 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 44 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 128 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 178 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 182 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.3 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in

Buluangan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 68.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.5") and April the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Buluangan

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Don Carlos Ledesma National High School
Katingal-an Elementary School
Trozo Elementary School
Macapso Elementary School
Hunob Elementary School
Bairan Elementary School
Lamesa Elementary School
Bairan Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Buluangan

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Bacolod MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Pinamungajan AAC 64 kbps
DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz gospel AAC 64 kbps
STARR Radio Tayasan MP3 128 kbps
Star FM Bacolod MP3
Radyo Natin Madridejos cebu, filipino AAC 64 kbps

Libraries in Buluangan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
San Carlos Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Buluangan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aloguinsan Public Market
Bagawines Public Market
Bunga Public Market
Calatrava Public Market
Canlaon City Public Market (Oval)
Codcod Market Place
Don Salvador Benedicto Public Market
Hope Public Market
J&MC Market
Jose Valmayor Jr. Public Market
Masulog Public Market
Midtown Public Market
Pinamungajan Public Market
Uptown Market
Uptown Public Market
Vallehermoso Public Market

Airports Near Buluangan

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Alvarez AirportSmall Airport
Guimaras AirportSmall Airport
Inampologan Island Private AirstripSmall Airport
Refugio AirstripSmall Airport
Tambo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buluangan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Trozo Catholic Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
78 m (256 ft)
Area
101.3 km² (39.1 mi²)
Founded
1913
Postal Code
6224

🇵🇭 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 Buluangan

What is the population of Buluangan?

Buluangan has a population of 12,249 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 371.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buluangan?

Buluangan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.1 inches.

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