Buruanga, Philippines
Western Visayas · Philippines
Buruanga is a small city in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 19,878. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Buruanga
Buruanga, officially the Municipality of Buruanga, is a municipality in the province of Aklan, Philippines. It is the farthest town of Aklan from its provincial capital. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 19,878 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 19,878 |
| Population Density | 531 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.8443°, 121.8884° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Western Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 98.8 inches (2,511 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Buruanga
Buruanga is a small city in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 19,878. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Buruanga
Buruanga has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (29.5°C), the coldest is Feb (26.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2922 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.7°F |
| 48% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 37.5 sq mi (97.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 531/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.8443°N, 121.8884°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | - | 74 | 131 km |
| 1928 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (189 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 10.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 14.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 26.2 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 21.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 18.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 17.0 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 15.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 10.3 in |
Buruanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 149.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (26.2") and March the driest (2.4").
Schools in Buruanga
13 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabugao Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buruanga Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Buruanga Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Katipunan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Habana Integrated School | - | - | - | - |
| Pepe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tag-osip Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tigum Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buruanga Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Balusbos Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mayapay Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tabungyan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alegria Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Buruanga
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boracay Beach Radio | internet radio | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Love Radio Kalibo | - | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Buruanga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberty and Gloria Tyrol Heritage Museum |
Farmers Markets in Buruanga
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libertad Public Market | |||||
| Palenke Market | |||||
| Pandan Market | |||||
| Pandan Market | |||||
| San Jose Public Market | |||||
| Talipapa Bukid |
Hotels in Buruanga
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Buruanga
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Buruanga
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Buruanga
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boracay Island Brewing Company |
Airports Near Buruanga
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Kalibo International Airport | KLO | Large Airport |
| Godofredo P. Ramos Airport | MPH | Medium Airport |
| Tugdan Airport | TBH | Medium Airport |
| Azagra Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Semirara Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wasig Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Buruanga
6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Baptist Church | |
| Buruanga Christian Fellowship | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Saint Anthony of Padua Parish | |
| San Roque Chapel | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Buruanga?
Buruanga has a population of 19,878 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 531 people per square mile, spread across 37.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Buruanga?
Buruanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 98.8 inches.
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