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Calbiga, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Calbiga is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,920. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,920 Population 77/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
126.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Calbiga

Calbiga

Calbiga, officially the Municipality of Calbiga, is a municipality in the province of Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 23,309 people.

People

Population2,920
Density77/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain126.9 in/yr
Sunny Days126/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population2,920
Population Density77 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates11.6247°, 125.0164°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation126.9 inches (3,223 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Calbiga

Calbiga is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 2,920. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Calbiga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 126.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above Philippines avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days126 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area109.5 sq mi (283.7 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates11.6247°N, 125.0164°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.9"
234% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 17.52"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,486 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 78 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 111 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 115 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 82 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 95 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 68 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 109 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 70 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 105 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 53 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 25 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 119 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 115 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 108 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 147 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 132 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 132 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 83 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 145 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 253 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 86 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 184 km
2021 Rai Category 5 181 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 288 km
2020 Goni Category 5 231 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 65 km
2020 Molave Category 1 199 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 143 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 28 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 209 km
2016 Sarika Category 1 261 km
2015 Melor Category 4 110 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 91 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 31 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 131 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 73 km
2010 Conson Category 1 298 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 24 km
2006 Durian Category 4 197 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 170 101 km
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 147 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 78 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 119 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 109 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake - - 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 54 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 84 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 151 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 165 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 14.8 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 10.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.7 in
April 78°F (26°C) 6.9 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 7.7 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 16.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 17.5 in Wettest

Calbiga has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 126.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (17.5") and April the driest (6.9").

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Schools in Calbiga

49 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Macaalan Elementary School - - - -
Lower Minata Primary School - - - -
Mahangcao Primary School - - - -
Bangon Elementary School - - - -
Botoc Elementary School - - - -
Nabong Elementary School - - - -
Lale Elementary School - - - -
Madalunot Elementary School - - - -
Pasigay Elementary School - - - -
Patong Elementary School - - - -
Malabal Elementary School - - - -
Obayan Elementary School - - - -
Bacyaran Elementary School - - - -
Laygayon Elementary School - - - -
Tabok Elementary School - - - -
Bulao Primary School - - - -
Calayaan Elementary School - - - -
San Ignacio Elementary School - - - -
Timbangan Primary School - - - -
Barobaybay Elementary School - - - -
Daligan Primary School - - - -
Rawis Primary School - - - -
Catigawan Primary School - - - -
Bugho Primary School - - - -
Lawaan Primary School - - - -
Borong Primary School - - - -
Hubasan Primary School - - - -
Beri Primary School - - - -
Binanggaran Elementary School - - - -
Lubang Primary School - - - -
Loctob Primary School - - - -
Canbagtic Primary School - - - -
Sinalangtan Primary School - - - -
Calampong Elementary School - - - -
Tinago Elementary School - - - -
Guimbanga Primary School - - - -
Panayuran Elementary School - - - -
Dolores Elementary School - - - -
Literon Elementary School - - - -
Otoc Primary School - - - -
Quintin Quijano, Sr. Agricultural School - - - -
Mambog Elementary School - - - -
San Mauricio Elementary School - - - -
Calbiga National High School - - - -
Calbiga Central School - - - -
Canticum Elementary School - - - -
Pinabacdao National High School - - - -
Pinabacdao Central School - - - -
Pahug Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Calbiga

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dream Radio Tacloban - AAC+ 64 kbps
KJM 94.3 FM - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Calbiga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
De Leon - Bolastig Mausuleum

Libraries in Calbiga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Samar Provincial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Calbiga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Babatngon Public Market
Bagacay Public Market
Calbiga Market
Catbalogan Pier 1 Fish Market
Mercedes Public Market
Paranas Marketplace
Public market
Santa Rita Public Market
Talalora Public Market
Zummaraga Fish Landing

Hotels in Calbiga

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lola Rosa's

Restaurants in Calbiga

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bridge Town Eatery

Cafes in Calbiga

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Internet Cafe

Clinics in Calbiga

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Day care center

Gas Stations in Calbiga

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petron
PH #10269626254
PH #10269626255

Airports Near Calbiga

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Calbayog AirportCYPMedium Airport
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Biliran Airport-Small Airport
Borongan AirportBPASmall Airport
Catbalogan Airport-Small Airport
Guiuan Airport-Small Airport
Isabel PASAR Airport-Small Airport
San Isidro (Dolores Timber) Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Calbiga

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ang Dating Daan
Our Lady of Sorrow ,Parish Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
56 m (184 ft)
Area
283.7 km² (109.5 mi²)
Postal Code
6715

🇵🇭 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 Calbiga

What is the population of Calbiga?

Calbiga has a population of 2,920 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 109.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Calbiga?

Calbiga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 126.9 inches.

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