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Calaya, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Calaya is a small town in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,713. Elevation: 292 ft (89 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2,713 Population 51/sq mi density
292 ft Elevation 89 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
94.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Calaya

Calaya

Sibunag, officially the Municipality of Sibunag, is a municipality in the province of Guimaras, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 23,787 people.

People

Population2,713
Density51/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain94.3 in/yr
Sunny Days178/yr
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Population2,713
Population Density51 / sq mi
Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Coordinates10.4916°, 122.6255°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation94.3 inches (2,394 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Calaya

Calaya is a small town in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 2,713. The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet (89 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Calaya

Calaya has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F). The hottest month is Nov (24°C), the coldest is Jan (21.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2092 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.4°C / 71°F 18.2° / 24.5° 46.3
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 18.5° / 25.1° 38.8
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 18.6° / 25.8° 42.7
Apr 23.1°C / 74°F 19.2° / 27° 67.0
May 23.2°C / 74°F 19.6° / 26.8° 166.8
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 19.4° / 25.9° 272.9
Jul 23.6°C / 74°F 20.5° / 26.7° 352.8
Aug 23.7°C / 75°F 20.6° / 26.8° 354.1
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 20.7° / 26.9° 268.4
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 20.3° / 27.3° 224.0
Nov 24°C / 75°F 20.5° / 27.6° 135.0
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 20.1° / 26.8° 123.3
Calaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 292 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation292 ft (89 m)
Area52.9 sq mi (137.1 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates10.4916°N, 122.6255°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.3"
148% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.55"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

335 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 84 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 120 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 138 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 85 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 111 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 143 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 90 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 140 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 59 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 79 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 92 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 100 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 68 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 96 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 65 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 104 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 66 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 85 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 142 km
Jul 11, 2011 30 km WSW of Maricalom, Philippines M5.3 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 17 km
2021 Rai Category 4 46 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 257 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 291 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 148 km
2015 Melor Category 4 268 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 247 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 101 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 133 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 154 km
2006 Utor Category 3 157 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 268 km
2005 Roke Category 1 136 km
2004 Muifa Category 1 280 km
1998 Faith Category 1 168 km
1995 Zack Category 2 53 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 268 km
1994 Axel Category 2 146 km
1994 Owen Category 1 140 km
1993 Manny Category 4 220 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 84 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 56 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 71 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 73 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in
May 84°F (29°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 13.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 15.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 15.6 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 13.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
December 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in

Calaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 94.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.6") and February the driest (1.1").

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Schools in Calaya

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Desiderio C. Gange National High School
Liningwan Central School
Alegria Elementary School
Paaralan ng Buhay ng Atgang
Sabang Elementary School
Sebaste Fundacion Elementary School
Sebaste Bubog Elementary School
Dasal Elementary School
San Isidro Elementary School
Notre Dame Academy
Paaralan ng Buhay ng Maabay
Paaralan ng Buhay ng Naoway
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Radio Stations near Calaya

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bombo Radyo Iloilo news AAC
Love Radio Bacolod MP3 64 kbps
105.9 Wild FM hot ac, opm AAC+ 24 kbps
Star FM Bacolod MP3
Radyo Natin Madridejos cebu, filipino AAC 64 kbps
Love Radio Iloilo MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Calaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brandy Museum by Emperador
Brandy Museum by Emperador
Casa Gamboa Jaro Museum
Casa Gamboa Jaro Museum
Casa Mariquit
Casa Mariquit
House of Mugs
Iloilo Maritime Museum
Iloilo Maritime Museum
Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art
Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art
Lopez Museum and Library
Lopez Museum and Library
Musée d' Arsie
Musée d' Arsie
Museo de Guimaras
Museo Iloilo
Museo Iloilo
Museum of Philippine Economic History
Museum of Philippine Economic History
Museum of Philippine Maritime History
Museum of Philippine Maritime History
National Museum of the Philippines - Iloilo
National Museum of the Philippines - Iloilo
Raul Gonzales Memorial Museum
Raul Gonzales Memorial Museum
Rosendo Mejica Museum and Historical Landmark
Rosendo Mejica Museum and Historical Landmark
Science XPdition Iloilo
Science XPdition Iloilo

Libraries in Calaya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bago City College Library0.0
Bago City College Library0.0
Bago Public Library0.0
Dr. Graciano Lopez Jaena Shrine and Library0.0
Henry Luce III Library0.0
Homework Study Hub0.0
Homework Study Hub0.0
Iloilo Provincial Library & Archives Office0.0
Iloilo Provincial Library & Archives Office0.0
Lopez Jaena Hall0.0
Lopez Jaena Hall0.0
Lopez Jaena Hall0.0
Santa Filomena - Villa de Arevalo Public Library0.0
Santa Filomena - Villa de Arevalo Public Library0.0
School Library0.0
School Library0.0
School Library0.0
USA Library0.0
USA Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Calaya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alta Tierra Mini Market
Arevalo Public Market
Bago City Public Market
Bolilao Talipapa
Buenavista Dry Goods Market
Buenavista New Terminal Market
Cabano Public Market
Hinigaran Public Market
Iloilo Central Market
Iloilo Terminal Market
Jaro Public Market
Jaro Small Market
Jordan Municipal Market
Jordan Public Market
La Paz Public Market
Mandurriao Public Market
Mohon Small Market
Molo Public Market
Nueva Valencia Public Market
Oton Public Market
Pakiad Talipapa
Pakiad Talipapa
Plazuela Dos Farmers' Market
Plazuela Dos Farmers' Market
Pontevedra Public Market
Pontevedra Seafood Market
Pulupandan Public Market
San Enrique Public Market
Sibunag Public Market
Tabao Fish Market
Tigbauan Public Market
Valladolid Public Market

Cafes in Calaya

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Iskapo Cafe

Gas Stations in Calaya

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seaoil

Stadiums & Teams in Calaya

TeamLeagueDivision
Buenavista Coliseum

Airports Near Calaya

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Iloilo International AirportILOLarge Airport
Evelio Javier AirportEUQMedium Airport
Alvarez AirportSmall Airport
Guimaras AirportSmall Airport
Inampologan Island Private AirstripSmall Airport
Sipalay (San Jose) AirportSmall Airport
Tambo AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Calaya

10 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
FPOP Community Health Care Birthing Center and Laboratory
Iloilo City Social Hygiene Clinic
Lifesmiles
Maxicare Primary Care Clinic
Medicus
Plaza Libertad Medical Specialist Center
Tapales Veterinary Clinic
The Medical City Clinic
villareal medical clinic
Women and maternal

Churches & Religious Organizations in Calaya

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lokal ng Liningwan, Iglesia ni Cristo
Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
65 m (213 ft)
Area
120.0 km² (46.3 mi²)
Postal Code
5048

🇵🇭 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 Calaya

What is the population of Calaya?

Calaya has a population of 2,713 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 52.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Calaya?

Calaya 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 81°F in July. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 94.3 inches.

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