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Candijay, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Candijay is a small town in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 4,125. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

4,125 Population 104/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
80.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Candijay

Candijay

Candijay, officially the Municipality of Candijay, is a municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 30,142 people.

People

Population4,125
Density104/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain80.6 in/yr
Sunny Days190/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population4,125
Population Density104 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates9.8182°, 124.4977°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation80.6 inches (2,047 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Candijay

Candijay is a small town in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 4,125. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Candijay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 190 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 80.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days190 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area39.9 sq mi (103.3 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates9.8182°N, 124.4977°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 80.6"
112% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.33"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

687 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 42 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 23 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 143 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 17 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 105 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 140 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 146 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 99 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 77 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 80 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 137 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 113 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 134 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 127 km
May 10, 2018 19 km SSE of Tubajon, Philippines M5.7 131 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 148 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 78 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 89 km
Mar 5, 2017 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines M5.7 109 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 143 km
2021 Rai Category 5 45 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 269 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 181 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 272 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 233 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 136 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 132 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 201 km
2006 Utor Category 2 179 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 286 km
2005 Roke Category 1 136 km
1998 Faith Category 1 232 km
1995 Zack Category 2 97 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 241 km
1994 Axel Category 3 139 km
1994 Owen Category 1 54 km
1993 Nell Category 1 49 km
1990 Mike Category 4 78 km
1988 Skip Category 4 177 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 170 116 km
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 143 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 23 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 71 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 94 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 126 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 159 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 163 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 165 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 175 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 8.3 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in
March 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in
October 80°F (26°C) 8.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 8.6 in

Candijay has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.3") and April the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Candijay

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Candijay Municipal High School
Saint Joseph Academy
Candijay National High School
La Union Elementary School
Lungsoda-an Elementary School
San Isidro Elementary School
Boyoan Elementary School
Candijay Municipal High School
Candijay Central Elementary School
Can-olin Elementary School
La Union National High School
Panadtaran Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Candijay

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RTG RADIO MP3 96 kbps

Libraries in Candijay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Approtech Building0.0

Farmers Markets in Candijay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alicia Public Market
Anda Market
Bagumbayan Public Market
Candijay Public Market
Dagohoy Public Market
Duero Public Market
Guindulman public market
Inaghuban Public Market
Katipunan Public Market
Lungsod Daan Market
Mabini Public Market
Matin-ao Public Market
Pilar Public Market
San Pascual Public Market
San Roque Public Market
Sierra Bullones Public Market
Ubay Public Market
Wet Market

Hotels in Candijay

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jones Hotel

Restaurants in Candijay

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abilicious Restaurant
Abilicious Rrestaurant
Candijay Del Rio Floating Restaurant
Rapatalo Restaurant
Rapatalo's Restaurant

Dentists in Candijay

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

candijay Dentist
PH #1452606911

Veterinaries in Candijay

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PH #1452606912
Vet

Bus Stations in Candijay

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PH #1452606910
Poblacion Terminal

Gas Stations in Candijay

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petron Gas Station
Pizana gas station

Banks in Candijay

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cebuana lhuillier
Cebuana lhuillier
Mlhuillier
Mlhuillier

Breweries in Candijay

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Fighter Wine

Stadiums & Teams in Candijay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Candijay

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Bohol-Panglao International AirportTAGMedium Airport
Camiguin AirportCGMMedium Airport
Danao Ultralight AirportSmall Airport
Hilongos AirportSmall Airport
Limasawa AirstripSmall Airport
Maasin AirportSmall Airport
Ubay Community AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Candijay

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Candijay Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Candijay

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Isidro Labrador Parish Church
San Nicolas de Tolentino Parish Church
St. Joseph Parish Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)
Area
103.3 km² (39.9 mi²)
Founded
1854
Postal Code
6312
Website
candijay-bohol.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 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 Candijay

What is the population of Candijay?

Candijay has a population of 4,125 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 39.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Candijay?

Candijay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 190 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.6 inches.

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