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Burauen, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Burauen is a mid-size city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 54,635. Elevation: 194 ft (59 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

54,635 Population 533/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
117.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Burauen

Burauen

Burauen, officially the Municipality of Burauen, is a First Income Class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 54,635 people.

People

Population54,635
Density533/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain117.3 in/yr
Sunny Days134/yr
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Population54,635
Population Density533 / sq mi
Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Coordinates10.9756°, 124.8928°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation117.3 inches (2,980 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Burauen

Burauen is a mid-size city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 54,635. The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet (59 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 117.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Burauen

Burauen has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Jan (26.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2785 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.7°C / 80°F 24.1° / 29.3° 346.6
Feb 27°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.2° 259.6
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.1° 234.5
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.6° 115.3
May 29°C / 84°F 25.9° / 32° 139.6
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.6° / 31.9° 213.1
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31.6° 185.0
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.1° 167.6
Sep 28.6°C / 83°F 25.4° / 31.8° 175.0
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 25° / 31.5° 227.8
Nov 28°C / 82°F 24.9° / 31° 285.9
Dec 27.3°C / 81°F 24.5° / 30.1° 435.4
Burauen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 117.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 194 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area102.4 sq mi (265.3 km²)
Population Density533/sq mi
Coordinates10.9756°N, 124.8928°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.3"
209% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.59"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,258 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 142 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 149 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 142 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 138 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 128 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 142 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 134 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 33 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 129 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 93 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 109 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 117 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 141 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 144 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 141 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 138 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 139 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 77 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 12 km
Aug 8, 1996 22 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M5.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 45 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 251 km
2021 Rai Category 5 111 km
2020 Goni Category 5 299 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 136 km
2020 Molave Category 1 270 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 215 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 47 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 282 km
2015 Melor Category 4 183 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 143 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 104 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 204 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 11 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 268 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 70 km
2006 Durian Category 4 270 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 182 km
2006 Utor Category 1 48 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 151 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 33 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 138 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (10 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 10 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 72 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 85 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 183 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 183 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 13.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 10.4 in
March 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 15.6 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 14.7 in

Burauen has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 117.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.6") and August the driest (6.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Burauen

Institution Type Founded Website
Abuyog Community College College - ,
Department of Agriculture and Biosystems Engineering College - ,
Department of Biotechnology College - ,
Department of Pest Management College - ,
Department of Teacher Education College - ,
Plant and Science Building College - ,
Visayas State University University - Visit →

Schools in Burauen

35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Calaghusan Elementary School - - - -
Esperanza Elementary School - - - -
Burabod Elementary School - - - -
Maabab Elementary School - - - -
Malaihao Elementary School - - - -
Cagangon Elementary School - - - -
Bobon Primary School - - - -
Pangdan Primary School - - - -
Limburan Elementary School - - - -
Cadahunan Primary School - - - -
San Esteban Elementary School - - - -
Belibol Primary School - - - -
Ilihan Primary School - - - -
Calsadahay Primary School - - - -
Abuyogon Elementary School - - - -
ABC Hall Elementary School - - - -
Hibunauan National High School – Annex - - - -
Hibunauan Elementary School - - - -
Burauen Comprehensive National High School - - - -
Tambis Primary School - - - -
Immaculate Conception Academy of Burauen - - - -
Cantimawa Elementary School - - - -
Burauen National High School - - - -
Burauen North Central School - - - -
Malabca Elementary School - - - -
Lusad Elementary School - - - -
Burauen South Central School - - - -
Hugpa West Primary School - - - -
Arado Elementary School - - - -
Balorinay Elementary School - - - -
San Diego Elementary School - - - -
Maghubas Elementary School - - - -
Villa Rosas Elementary School - - - -
Taboanon Elementary School - - - -
Buri Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Burauen

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dream Radio Tacloban - AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in Burauen

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alangalan Municipal Library0.0
Jaro Municipal Library0.0
Javier's library building0.0
Old Palo Public Library0.0
Old Palo Public Library0.0
Palo Children's Library0.0
PCS School Library0.0
VSU Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Burauen

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abuyog Marketplace
Abuyog Public MArket
Alangalang Public Market
Burauen Commercial Complex
Burauen Public Market
by Stalls
Community Talipapa
Dagami Public Market
Dulag Public Market
Dulag Wet Market
Jaro Public Market
La Paz Shopping Square
Mini Market
Mini Talipapa
Mini Talipapa
Palo Public Market
Pastrana Public Market
Pastrana Public Market
Public market
San Jose Public Market
Tanauan New Public Market
Tanauan New Wet Public Market
Tarok Fish Port
Temporary Market
Tindahan ni CF
Tolosa Public Market
V&G Flea Market (Talipapa)
VISCA MARKET
Wet Market

Restaurants in Burauen

5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Balay Kaunan
Forbi's Diner
Jeffa's Resto Inn
Senorita's Lechon Cafe
Zirock Foodhouse

Cafes in Burauen

3 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Annyeong Sayo?
Beanelia
D' Rooftop Cafe

Bus Stations in Burauen

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Burauen Skyline Transport Services
Terminal

Gas Stations in Burauen

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eco Oil
Shell

Banks in Burauen

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BDO
Landbank
Rural Bank

Gyms in Burauen

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alsa Fitness Point

Stadiums & Teams in Burauen

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Burauen

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Biliran Airport-Small Airport
Borongan AirportBPASmall Airport
Camotes Airstrip-Small Airport
Hilongos Airport-Small Airport
Isabel PASAR Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Burauen

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Accu-right Medical and Diagnostic Center
Rayleen's Polyclinic and Diagnostic Center
RH Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Burauen

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
MM-BEC Village Church Hall
New Life Burauen
Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Parish Church
St. Isidore Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
229 m (751 ft)
Area
265.3 km² (102.4 mi²)
Postal Code
6516
Website
web.evis.net.ph/lgu/burauen/

Things to See Near Burauen

1 places within 15 km

🌄 Viewpoints (1)
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🇵🇭 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 Burauen

What is the population of Burauen?

Burauen has a population of 54,635 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 533 people per square mile, spread across 102.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Burauen?

Burauen has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 117.3 inches.

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