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City of Isabela, Philippines

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao · Philippines

City of Isabela is a mid-size city in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 67,336. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

67,336 Population 780/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
73.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About City of Isabela

City of Isabela

Isabela, officially the City of Isabela, is a component city and de facto capital of the province of Basilan in the Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 151,297 people making it the most populous city in the province.

People

Population67,336
Density780/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain73.7 in/yr
Sunny Days202/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population67,336
Population Density780 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates6.7041°, 121.9712°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation73.7 inches (1,873 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About City of Isabela

City of Isabela is a mid-size city in Philippines (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) with a population of 67,336. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in City of Isabela

City of Isabela has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.8°C), the coldest is May (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1358 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.8°C / 82°F 23.6° / 32° 71.7
Feb 28°C / 82°F 23.6° / 32.5° 57.9
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32.7° 71.3
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 24.4° / 33.1° 75.1
May 27.4°C / 81°F 23.6° / 31.2° 90.5
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 24.6° / 32.3° 140.8
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.4° / 32° 156.4
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 24.4° / 32.3° 136.8
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 24.3° / 32.4° 164.2
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 24.1° / 32.3° 207.4
Nov 28.4°C / 83°F 24° / 32.7° 108.7
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 23.9° / 32.6° 76.8
City of Isabela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area86.4 sq mi (223.7 km²)
Population Density780/sq mi
Coordinates6.7041°N, 121.9712°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.7"
94% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.57"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

79 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M5.4 on Jan 23, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 142 km
Mar 4, 1999 69 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M7.1 145 km
Jul 11, 2024 106 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M7.1 147 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 139 km
Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 121 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 125 km
Jan 7, 2019 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.5 129 km
Sep 8, 2000 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines M5.5 55 km
Oct 13, 1993 64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines M5.5 111 km
Jan 23, 2025 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines M5.4 114 km
Jul 26, 2010 83 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.4 141 km
Nov 29, 1994 80 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.3 129 km
Mar 6, 1999 Sulu Archipelago, Philippines M5.2 149 km
Jun 14, 2020 45 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.1 109 km
Mar 11, 1999 59 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines M5.1 132 km
May 14, 2002 51 km SE of Tabiauan, Philippines M5.0 118 km
Jun 15, 2006 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.0 126 km
Apr 23, 1999 61 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M5.0 136 km
Feb 7, 1992 19 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.0 112 km
Mar 3, 2020 18 km W of Siocon, Philippines M4.9 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 3 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 SULU SEA Earthquake 7.0 m 13 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
February 80°F (27°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in

City of Isabela has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.6") and March the driest (2.6").

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Colleges & Universities in City of Isabela

Institution Type Founded Website
Basilan State College (Extension) College

Schools in City of Isabela

32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Geras Integrated School
Basilan National High School
Isabela East Central Elementary School
Isabela Central Elementary Pilot School
Westside Elementary School
Sumagdang Elementary School
Caro Elementary School
Sunset Elementary School
Kaumpurnah Elementary School
Menzi Elementary School
BLISS Elementary School
Isabela City National High School
Cabunbata Elementary School
Old Camp Elementary School
Lunot Elementary School
Lower Manggas Primary School
Jack and Jill Integrated School
Simeon & Josefa Obsequio Elementary School
Malamawi Central Elementary School
Panigayan Elementary School
Badjao Elementary School
Marang-marang Elementary School
Lukbuton Elementary School
Malamawi National High School
Tampalan Elementary School
Diki Elementary School
Kumalarang Elementary School
Kumalarang National High School
Claret College of Isabela
Basilan National Night High School – Annex
Maligue Elementary School
Sumagdang Elementary School
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Radio Stations near City of Isabela

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Zamboanga MP3 96 kbps

Museums in City of Isabela

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BPI Museum Zamboanga
National Museum of the Philippines - Zamboanga
Sebastián Hurtado de Corcuera Museum
Wee Siu Tuy Memorial Hall

Libraries in City of Isabela

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BASC Library0.0
DOST Library0.0
Ebenezer Library0.0
Ebenezer Library0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in City of Isabela

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aderes Flea Market
Badja Barangay Market
Canelar Barter Trade
Caputatan Market
Caputatan Market
Divisoria Flea Market
Flea Market
Flea Market
Guiwan Flea Market
Isabela Public Market
LB Wet Market
Oval Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Tipo-tipo Public Market
Tumaga Flea Market
Zamboanga City Public Market
Zamboanga Night Market

Hotels in City of Isabela

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kasinnahan Hotel & Resort

Restaurants in City of Isabela

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bonfyre
Duc’s Chicken Inasal
Font Resto
Twins resto

Theatres in City of Isabela

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mini Amphitheater

Bus Stations in City of Isabela

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Isabela Bus Terminal
Isabela City West terminal

Gas Stations in City of Isabela

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
EC Gas
PH #5583783635

Banks in City of Isabela

5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DBP
Landbank
Metrobank
PNB
PNB

Airports Near City of Isabela

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zamboanga International AirportZAMLarge Airport
Limo-ok (LARBECO) AirstripSmall Airport
Luuk AirportSmall Airport
Tumahubong AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in City of Isabela

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
JRS
PHLpost

Treatment Centers in City of Isabela

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Divisoria Health Center
J.A.R Medical Networkers & Mobile Diagnostic Services
JM Dental
Sta. Maria Health Center
Zamboanga Dialysis Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in City of Isabela

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Geras Mosque
Kaumpurnah Mosque
Santa Isabel Cathedral
United Evangelical Assembly

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

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
96 m (315 ft)
Area
223.7 km² (86.4 mi²)
Founded
1848
Postal Code
7300
Website
isabelacity.gov.ph/

Around City of Isabela

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 26
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 3
Restaurants 4
Banks 3
Hotels 1
Parks 2
Police Stations 1
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 2

Things to See Near City of Isabela

2 places within 15 km

🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Malamaui Lighthouse
⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Mount Mayucas

🇵🇭 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 City of Isabela

What is the population of City of Isabela?

City of Isabela has a population of 67,336 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 780 people per square mile, spread across 86.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in City of Isabela?

City of Isabela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.7 inches.

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