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Cervantes, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Cervantes is a small town in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,520. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,520 Population 4/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
71.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Cervantes

Cervantes

Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra was a Spanish writer widely regarded as the greatest writer in the Spanish language and one of the world's pre-eminent novelists. He is best known for his two-part novel Don Quixote, a work considered to be the first modern novel. Don Quixote has been labelled by many well-known authors as the "best book of all time" and the "best and most central work in world literature".

People

Population2,520
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain71.5 in/yr
Sunny Days206/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population2,520
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates10.8726°, 123.5209°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation71.5 inches (1,815 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Cervantes

Cervantes is a small town in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 2,520. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Cervantes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 206 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.9°F
52% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days206 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area592.6 sq mi (1,534.7 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates10.8726°N, 123.5209°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.5"
88% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.84"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 128 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 103 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 124 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 119 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 127 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 139 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 121 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 147 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 134 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 131 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 141 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 93 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 135 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 147 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 133 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 138 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 137 km
Mar 1, 2020 6 km NNW of Guindapunan, Philippines M5.4 138 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 111 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 31 km
2021 Rai Category 4 89 km
2020 Goni Category 4 292 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 191 km
2020 Molave Category 1 272 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 245 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 93 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 292 km
2015 Melor Category 4 210 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 273 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 158 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 266 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 41 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 208 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 92 km
2006 Durian Category 4 281 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 245 km
2006 Utor Category 3 106 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 202 km
2005 Roke Category 1 31 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 51 103 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 34 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 39 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 67 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 132 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 149 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 185 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 6.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.7 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in
September 83°F (28°C) 7.0 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
December 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in

Cervantes has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and April the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Cervantes

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cervantes Elementary School
Cervantes National High School
Washington National High School
Washington Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Cervantes

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz gospel AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Cervantes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo sang Bata sa Negros
Museo sang Bata sa Negros
Museo sang Bata sa Negros

Libraries in Cervantes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cadiz City Library0.0
Sagay City Library Hub0.0

Farmers Markets in Cervantes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cadiz City Public Market
Paraiso Market
Sagay Public Market
Sagay Public Market
Toboso Public Market

Hotels in Cervantes

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jomabo Island Paradise Beach Resort

Airports Near Cervantes

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Bantayan AirportSmall Airport
Refugio AirstripSmall Airport
Sicogon AirstripICOSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
41 m (135 ft)
Area
192.8 km² (74.4 mi²)
Founded
1856
Postal Code
6124
Website
escalantecity.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 Cervantes

What is the population of Cervantes?

Cervantes has a population of 2,520 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 592.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cervantes?

Cervantes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 206 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.5 inches.

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