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Colonia, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Colonia is a small town in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,259. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2,259 Population 7/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
62.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Colonia

Colonia

Tuburan, officially the Municipality of Tuburan, is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 68,307 people.

People

Population2,259
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain62.2 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population2,259
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates10.6553°, 123.7911°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation62.2 inches (1,579 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Colonia

Colonia is a small town in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 2,259. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Colonia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area313.3 sq mi (811.4 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates10.6553°N, 123.7911°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.2"
64% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.19"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

438 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on May 3, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 93 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 141 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 97 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 138 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 105 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 115 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 143 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 121 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 115 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 97 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 126 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 88 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 105 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 143 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 112 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 115 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 136 km
Apr 29, 1992 13 km W of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.5 149 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 116 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 27 km
2021 Rai Category 4 76 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 199 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 263 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 110 km
2015 Melor Category 4 229 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 259 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 164 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 278 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 61 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 192 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 116 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 263 km
2006 Utor Category 3 114 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 213 km
2005 Roke Category 1 27 km
2004 Nida Category 5 293 km
1998 Faith Category 1 151 km
1995 Zack Category 2 26 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 193 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 170 137 km
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 97 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mandalagan (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 59 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 63 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 77 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 122 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 126 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 161 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 170 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in

Colonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.2") and April the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Colonia

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mag-antoy Elementary School
Colonia Central Elementary School
Vicente Cabahug National High School
Tomugpa Primary School
Lanao Elementary School
Maghan-ay Elementary School
Kagbao Elementary School
Kansi Elementary School
Kansi National High School
Banban Elementary School
Mag-atubang Elementary School
Mag-alwa Elementary School
Sumon Integrated School
Bayabas Elementary School
Gaang Elementary School
Lunas I Elementary School
Baye Elementary School
Ireneo V. Diamante National High School
Lunas Ⅱ Elementary School
Antipolo Elementary School
Fortaliza Elementary School
Bakyawan Elementary School
Caridad Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Colonia

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Cebu MP3 128 kbps
Star FM 95.5 Cebu music, news MP3
Yes The Best Cebu MP3 64 kbps
All Radio 97.1 Cebu music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
DYAB One Radyo 1512 AM news, talk AAC 463 kbps
Radyo Natin Pinamungajan AAC 64 kbps
Radio Disney Philippines - Cebu FM 87.5 pop MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Colonia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asturias New Public Market
Asturias Public Market
Balamban Public Market
Borbon Public Market
Buanoy Public Market
Carmen Public Market
Catmon Public Market
Catmondaan Public Market
Danao City Public Market
Lugo Public Market
Matab-ang Public Market
New Liloan Public Market
Sogod Public Market
Tabuelan Public Market
Tuburan Public Market
Tuburan Public Market
Vegetable Market

Gas Stations in Colonia

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PH #1382446828

Airports Near Colonia

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Bantayan AirportSmall Airport
Camotes AirstripSmall Airport
Danao Ultralight AirportSmall Airport
Isabel PASAR AirportSmall Airport
Refugio AirstripSmall Airport
Tambo AirportSmall Airport
Ubay Community AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Colonia

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Kauswagan Community Clinic and Social Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Colonia

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Nuestra Señora Virgen de los Remedios 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
57 m (187 ft)
Area
224.5 km² (86.7 mi²)
Founded
1851
Postal Code
6043
Website
tuburancebu.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 Colonia

What is the population of Colonia?

Colonia has a population of 2,259 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 313.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Colonia?

Colonia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.2 inches.

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