Butazon, Philippines
Eastern Visayas · Philippines
Butazon is a mid-size city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 40,622. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 81°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 Butazon
Leyte, officially the Municipality of Leyte, is a municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 40,622 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 40,622 |
| Population Density | 205 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.3072°, 124.4620° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Eastern Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 86.5 inches (2,197 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Butazon
Butazon is a mid-size city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 40,622. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Butazon
Butazon has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29.2°C), the coldest is Feb (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2364 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 52 ft (16 m) |
| Area | 198.3 sq mi (513.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.3072°N, 124.4620°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 91 km |
| 1995 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 148 km |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 104 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 25 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 66 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 141 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 151 km |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 168 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 8.8 in |
Butazon has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.9") and April the driest (3.9").
Schools in Butazon
6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butason I Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gibacungan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pining Paglingap Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Manlawaan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gibacungan National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Butason II Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Butazon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carigara Municipal Library and Museum | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Butazon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barangay Market | |||||
| Biliran Public Market | |||||
| Bunoy Dako | |||||
| Carigara Public Market | |||||
| Carigara Public Market | |||||
| Fruits & Vegetables | |||||
| Fruits & Vegetables | |||||
| Kananga Public Market | |||||
| New Carigara Public Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| SMB Grounds | |||||
| Tabango Public Market | |||||
| Tabango Public Market |
Stadiums & Teams in Butazon
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Butazon
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport | TAC | Medium Airport |
| Ormoc Airport | OMC | Medium Airport |
| Bantayan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Biliran Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Camotes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Catbalogan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isabel PASAR Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Butazon?
Butazon has a population of 40,622 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 205 people per square mile, spread across 198.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Butazon?
Butazon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 86.5 inches.
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