Hilongos, Philippines
Eastern Visayas · Philippines
Hilongos is a mid-size city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 66,774. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Hilongos
Hilongos, officially the Municipality of Hilongos, is a First Income Class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 66,774 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 66,774 |
| Population Density | 896 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.3744°, 124.7497° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Eastern Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 94.1 inches (2,389 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Hilongos
Hilongos is a mid-size city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 66,774. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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 94.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Hilongos
Hilongos has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (28°C), the coldest is Feb (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 3022 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 74.5 sq mi (192.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 896/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3744°N, 124.7497°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 49 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 69 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 52 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 130 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 131 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 10.1 in |
Hilongos has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 94.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (3.7").
Schools in Hilongos
11 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Theresa School | - | - | - | - |
| Hilongos Baptist School | - | - | - | - |
| Hilongos National Vocational School | - | - | - | - |
| Hilongos South Central School | - | - | - | - |
| Liberty Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Himo-aw Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Atabay Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Matapay Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pontod Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| San Roque Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mana-ul Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Hilongos
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Learning Commons | 0.0 | |||||
| Southern Leyte Provincial Library & Information Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Waroeng Cottage Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Hilongos
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aiding's Store | |||||
| Bato Public Market | |||||
| Bontoc Wet Market | |||||
| Cheremie's Dressed Chicken | |||||
| Divisoria Wet Market | |||||
| Dry Market | |||||
| Fish Market | |||||
| Glen/Jasmin's Fish Stall | |||||
| Hilongos Public Market | |||||
| Hindang Public Market | |||||
| Inopacan Public Market | |||||
| LG's Meat Shop | |||||
| Maasin City Wet Market | |||||
| Matalom Wet Market | |||||
| New Wet Market | |||||
| Sogod Public Market | |||||
| Talisay Wet Market | |||||
| Wet Market |
Hotels in Hilongos
3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Hilongos
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Hilongos
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Hilongos
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Hilongos
5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Hilongos
2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Hilongos
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Hilongos
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ormoc Airport | OMC | Medium Airport |
| Surigao Airport | SUG | Medium Airport |
| Camotes Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Danao Ultralight Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hilongos Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Isabel PASAR Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Limasawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Maasin Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Ubay Community Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Hilongos
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Hilongos Fundamental Baptist Church | |
| Immaculate Concepcion Parish Church | |
| Mana-ul Chapel | |
| Santo Niño Chapel | |
| The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
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UFO Sightings Near Hilongos
1 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Hilongos.
| Name | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Hilongos (leyte) (philippines) | 1998 | the object had landed in the other hill on the other side of the village we could still see it |
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What is the population of Hilongos?
Hilongos has a population of 66,774 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 896 people per square mile, spread across 74.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Hilongos?
Hilongos 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. Annual rainfall totals 94.1 inches.
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