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Hernani, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Hernani is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,159. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2,159 Population 113/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
140.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Hernani

Hernani

Hernani, officially the Municipality of Hernani, is a municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 8,296 people.

People

Population2,159
Density113/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain140.6 in/yr
Sunny Days122/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population2,159
Population Density113 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates11.3258°, 125.6194°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation140.6 inches (3,572 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hernani

Hernani is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 2,159. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 140.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Hernani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 122 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 140.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days122 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area19.1 sq mi (49.4 km²)
Population Density113/sq mi
Coordinates11.3258°N, 125.6194°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 140.6"
270% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 20.67"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,798 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Aug 31, 2012 89 km E of Sulangan, Philippines M7.6 125 km
Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 82 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 149 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 76 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 67 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 87 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 121 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 110 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 66 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 51 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 40 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 146 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 132 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 139 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 71 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 72 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 114 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 105 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 275 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 59 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 183 km
2021 Rai Category 5 153 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 279 km
2020 Goni Category 5 272 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 88 km
2020 Molave Category 1 247 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 181 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 17 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 242 km
2016 Sarika Category 1 286 km
2015 Melor Category 4 132 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 67 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 64 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 153 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 66 km
2011 Songda Category 4 276 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 31 km
2007 Mitag Category 2 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 93 km
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 141 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 82 km
2012 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 125 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 87 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 94 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 120 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 19.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 14.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest, Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in
November 80°F (26°C) 18.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 20.7 in Wettest

Hernani has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 140.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (20.7") and August the driest (5.6").

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Schools in Hernani

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hernani High School
Cacatmonan Primary School
Batang Elementary School
Pedro E. Candido Memorial National High School
Garawon Elementary School
San Miguel Elementary School
Carmen Elementary School
Hernani Central School
Canciledes Elementary School
Nagaja Elementary School
San Jose Elementary School
Bacayawan Elementary School
San Isidro Elementary School
Padang Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Hernani

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KJM 94.3 FM AAC 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Hernani

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Balangiga Public Market
Balangkayan Public Market
Llorente Public Market
Maydolong Public Market
Mercedes Public Market
Paplitan
Public Market
Salcedo Public Market

Gas Stations in Hernani

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petron

Airports Near Hernani

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Borongan AirportBPASmall Airport
Guiuan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hernani

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of God in Christ (COGIC)
Iglesia ni Cristo
Nagaja church

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Shipwrecks
2
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
31 m (102 ft)
Area
49.4 km² (19.1 mi²)
Postal Code
6804
Website
hernani-esamar.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 Hernani

What is the population of Hernani?

Hernani has a population of 2,159 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 113 people per square mile, spread across 19.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hernani?

Hernani has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 122 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 140.6 inches.

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