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Canlaon, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Canlaon is a mid-size city in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 44,851. Elevation: 1,572 ft (479 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

44,851 Population 680/sq mi density
1,572 ft Elevation 479 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
145.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Canlaon

Canlaon

Canlaon, officially the City of Canlaon, is a component city in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 62,785 people.

People

Population44,851
Density680/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain145.3 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation1,572 ft (479 m)
Population44,851
Population Density680 / sq mi
Elevation1,572 ft (479 m)
Coordinates10.3870°, 123.2227°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation145.3 inches (3,689 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Canlaon

Canlaon is a mid-size city in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 44,851. The city sits at an elevation of 1,572 feet (479 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 145.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Canlaon

Canlaon has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2672 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.1°C / 75°F 20.1° / 29° 103.4
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.7° 99.7
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 20.3° / 32.3° 57.9
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 20.4° / 34.2° 100.6
May 27.5°C / 82°F 22.8° / 34.5° 218.6
Jun 26°C / 79°F 22.3° / 31.7° 282.8
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 22.3° / 30° 378.6
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 22.2° / 29.7° 378.4
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 22.3° / 30.3° 260.9
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 22.4° / 30° 378.8
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 22.1° / 29.5° 175.1
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 21.1° / 29.1° 237.2
Canlaon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 145.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,572 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,572 ft (479 m)
Area66.0 sq mi (170.9 km²)
Population Density680/sq mi
Coordinates10.3870°N, 123.2227°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 145.3"
282% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 10.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.91"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

445 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 113 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 43 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 58 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 138 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 65 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 94 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 83 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 33 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 137 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 129 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 148 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 98 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 116 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 127 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 103 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 126 km
Jul 11, 2011 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M5.3 139 km
Jul 11, 2011 30 km WSW of Maricalom, Philippines M5.3 146 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 86 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 24 km
2021 Rai Category 4 33 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 250 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 147 km
2015 Melor Category 4 270 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 221 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 104 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 145 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 149 km
2006 Utor Category 3 157 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 261 km
2005 Roke Category 1 85 km
1998 Faith Category 1 184 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 251 km
1995 Zack Category 2 52 km
1994 Axel Category 2 135 km
1994 Owen Category 1 74 km
1993 Manny Category 4 236 km
1993 Nell Category 1 57 km
1990 Mike Category 4 25 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 43 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake - 74 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (10 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 10 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 29 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 43 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 127 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 190 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
February 75°F (24°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
March 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 9.1 in
September 78°F (25°C) 9.7 in
October 78°F (25°C) 10.8 in
November 77°F (25°C) 9.8 in
December 76°F (24°C) 7.1 in

Canlaon has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in February to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 88.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.0") and February the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Canlaon

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Panubigan Elementary School - - - -
Bayog Elementary School - - - -
Bayog High School - - - -
Macario Española Memorial School - - - -
Budlasan National High School - - - -
Pula High School - - - -
Malaiba Elementary School - - - -
Mananawin Elementary School - - - -
Manggapa Elementary School - - - -
Budlasan Elementary School - - - -
Upper Lumapao Elementary School - - - -
Lower Lumapao Elementary School - - - -
Malaiba High School - - - -
Tigbahi Elementary School - - - -
Binalbagan Elementary School - - - -
Kalubihan Elementary School - - - -
Villa Iowa Elementary School - - - -
Gaboc Elementary School - - - -
Minabuntod Elementary School - - - -
Guibawan Elementary School - - - -
Linothangan Elementary School - - - -
Masulog High School - - - -
Pula Elementary School - - - -
Concepcion Palmares-Montealegre Elementary School - - - -
Masulog Elementary School - - - -
Jose B. Cardenas Memorial High School - - - -
Pinamentigan Elementary School - - - -
Jose B. Cardenas Memorial High School – Uptown Annex - - - -
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Radio Stations near Canlaon

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Bacolod - MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Pinamungajan - AAC 64 kbps
DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz gospel AAC 64 kbps
STARR Radio Tayasan - MP3 128 kbps
Star FM Bacolod - MP3
Radyo Natin Madridejos cebu, filipino AAC 64 kbps

Libraries in Canlaon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
San Carlos Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Canlaon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bagawines Public Market
Bunga Public Market
Canlaon City Public Market (Oval)
Cansilayan Public Market
Codcod Market Place
Don Salvador Benedicto Public Market
Hope Public Market
Isabela Public Market
J&MC Market
Jose Valmayor Jr. Public Market
La Castellana Public Market
La Granja Public Market
Lopez Jaena Public Market
Ma-ao Public Market
Mailum Public Market
Masulog Public Market
Midtown Public Market
Moises Padilla Public Market
Murcia Tinabu-ay Market
Uptown Market
Uptown Public Market
Vallehermoso Public Market

Hotels in Canlaon

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bushi's Crib Staycation Farmhouse
RHR Tourist Inn

Restaurants in Canlaon

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

F & C
Kandingan
Pizzaro

Cafes in Canlaon

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caffee Shop
Coffee shop
Gieren's Place and Cafe
Joring Coffee Shop

Bus Stations in Canlaon

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Canlaon CIty Bus & Jeepney Terminal

Gas Stations in Canlaon

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Petro Gazz
PH #1292051873
PH #3928735510
Seaoil

Gyms in Canlaon

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fitness Gym

Stadiums & Teams in Canlaon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Canlaon

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Iloilo International AirportILOLarge Airport
Alvarez Airport-Small Airport
Guimaras Airport-Small Airport
Inampologan Island Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Refugio Airstrip-Small Airport
Tambo Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Canlaon

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Lokal ng Canlaon
Saint Joseph
Seventh-day Adventist Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
354 m (1,161 ft)
Area
170.9 km² (66.0 mi²)
Postal Code
6223
Website
canlaoncity.com

🇵🇭 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 Canlaon

What is the population of Canlaon?

Canlaon has a population of 44,851 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 680 people per square mile, spread across 66.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Canlaon?

Canlaon 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 79°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 145.3 inches.

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