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Hinigaran, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Hinigaran is a mid-size city in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 39,636. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

39,636 Population 277/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
145.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Hinigaran

Hinigaran

Hinigaran, officially the Municipality of Hinigaran (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Hinigaran; Tagalog: Bayan ng Hinigaran; Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Hinigaran, is a municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 90,403 people.

People

Population39,636
Density277/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain145.3 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population39,636
Population Density277 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates10.2706°, 122.8507°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation145.3 inches (3,689 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hinigaran

Hinigaran is a mid-size city in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 39,636. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 145.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Hinigaran

Hinigaran has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (24.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2672 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.1°C / 75°F 20.1° / 29° 103.4
Feb 24.3°C / 76°F 19.7° / 29.7° 99.7
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 20.3° / 32.3° 57.9
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 20.4° / 34.2° 100.6
May 27.5°C / 82°F 22.8° / 34.5° 218.6
Jun 26°C / 79°F 22.3° / 31.7° 282.8
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 22.3° / 30° 378.6
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 22.2° / 29.7° 378.4
Sep 25.4°C / 78°F 22.3° / 30.3° 260.9
Oct 25.4°C / 78°F 22.4° / 30° 378.8
Nov 25.2°C / 77°F 22.1° / 29.5° 175.1
Dec 24.8°C / 77°F 21.1° / 29.1° 237.2
Hinigaran has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 145.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area143.2 sq mi (370.8 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates10.2706°N, 122.8507°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 145.3"
282% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

435 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 145 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 49 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 113 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 131 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 51 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 136 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 131 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 56 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 106 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 52 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 46 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 124 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 133 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 88 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 96 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 125 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 100 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 74 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 65 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 41 km
2021 Rai Category 4 43 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 272 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 170 km
2015 Melor Category 4 290 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 254 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 129 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 115 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 172 km
2006 Utor Category 3 177 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 282 km
2005 Roke Category 1 125 km
1998 Faith Category 1 193 km
1995 Zack Category 2 61 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 282 km
1994 Axel Category 2 160 km
1994 Owen Category 1 116 km
1993 Manny Category 4 248 km
1993 Nell Category 1 86 km
1990 Mike Category 4 61 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 49 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake - 74 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 35 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 61 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 69 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 119 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in
April 84°F (29°C) 3.7 in
May 84°F (29°C) 7.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 13.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 16.3 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 15.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 13.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 12.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in

Hinigaran has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Hinigaran

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Madeleine Academy Hinigaran, Inc. - - - -
Hinigaran National High School - - - -
Santo Rosario Elementary School - - - -
Hinigaran Institute, Inc. - - - -
Pilar Elementary School - - - -
Tagda Elementary School - - - -
Nanunga Elementary School - - - -
Macario Natividad Elementary School - - - -
Don. A. Yulo Elementary School - - - -
Doña Concepcion Y. Yusay Memorial School - - - -
Hinigaran Elementary School – B - - - -
Hinigaran Elementary School – A - - - -
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Radio Stations near Hinigaran

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bombo Radyo Iloilo news AAC
Love Radio Bacolod - MP3 64 kbps
105.9 Wild FM hot ac, opm AAC+ 24 kbps
DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz gospel AAC 64 kbps
STARR Radio Tayasan - MP3 128 kbps
Star FM Bacolod - MP3
Radyo Natin Madridejos cebu, filipino AAC 64 kbps
Love Radio Iloilo - MP3 96 kbps

Libraries in Hinigaran

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Himamaylan Public Library0.0
HNHS Library0.0
School Library0.0
School Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hinigaran

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aguisan Public Market
Binalbagan Public Market
Guintorilan Public Market
Hinigaran Public Market
Isabela Public Market
La Carlota Public Market
La Castellana Public Market
La Granja Public Market
Ma-ao Public Market
Ma-ao Sugar Central Public Market
Mailum Public Market
Moises Padilla Public Market
New Himamaylan Public Market
Old Himamaylan Public Market
Payao Public Market
Pontevedra Public Market
Pontevedra Seafood Market
Sagasa Public Market
San Enrique Public Market
Sibunag Public Market
Tabao Fish Market
Valladolid Public Market

Restaurants in Hinigaran

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ang Kalan-an sa Dalan

Cafes in Hinigaran

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Don Macchiatos
Tob's Milktea

Veterinaries in Hinigaran

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Animal hospital
District Animal Health Center 5

Bus Stations in Hinigaran

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hinigaran Ceres Liner Terminal

Gas Stations in Hinigaran

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Petron
Shell
Total

Banks in Hinigaran

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BDO
RCBC

Airports Near Hinigaran

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Iloilo International AirportILOLarge Airport
Alvarez Airport-Small Airport
Guimaras Airport-Small Airport
Inampologan Island Private Airstrip-Small Airport
Refugio Airstrip-Small Airport
Sipalay (San Jose) Airport-Small Airport
Tambo Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hinigaran

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santa Magdalena Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Area
154.9 km² (59.8 mi²)
Founded
1768
Postal Code
6106
Website
hinigaran.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 Hinigaran

What is the population of Hinigaran?

Hinigaran has a population of 39,636 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 277 people per square mile, spread across 143.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hinigaran?

Hinigaran has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 145.3 inches.

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