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Hinundayan, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Hinundayan is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,693. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

2,693 Population 116/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
125.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Hinundayan

Hinundayan

Hinundayan, officially the Municipality of Hinundayan, is a municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. According to the Hinundayan has a total land area of 6,108 hectares or 61.08 square kilometers, comprising 17 barangays. 2024 census, it has a population of 13,042 people.

People

Population2,693
Density116/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain125.0 in/yr
Sunny Days130/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population2,693
Population Density116 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates10.3523°, 125.2506°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation125.0 inches (3,176 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hinundayan

Hinundayan is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 2,693. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 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 125.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Hinundayan 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 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 125.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days130 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area23.1 sq mi (59.9 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates10.3523°N, 125.2506°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 125.0"
229% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 17.28"
Driest Month (May) 6.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,971 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 135 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 90 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 98 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 54 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 85 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 110 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 142 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 146 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 37 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 72 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 135 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 73 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 83 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 138 km
Nov 4, 1996 16 km ENE of Union, Philippines M5.9 124 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 83 km
Apr 13, 2000 61 km ENE of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 139 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 12 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 128 km
Sep 25, 1996 33 km ESE of Union, Philippines M5.8 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 61 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 296 km
2021 Rai Category 5 43 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 203 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 283 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 106 km
2015 Melor Category 4 246 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 182 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 172 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 266 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 87 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 223 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 129 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 235 km
2006 Utor Category 1 109 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 198 km
2005 Roke Category 1 87 km
2004 Nida Category 5 212 km
2000 Xangsane Category 1 260 km
1998 Babs Category 4 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 46 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 90 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (8 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 8 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 71 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 143 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 17.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 12.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 9.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Driest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 15.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 16.7 in

Hinundayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 125.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.3") and May the driest (6.7").

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Schools in Hinundayan

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hinundayan Central School
Manigawong Multi-grade Elementary School
Mahalo Elementary School
Hubasan Elementary School
Bugho Primary School
An-an Elementary School
Bacolod Elementary School
Amaga Elementary School
Cabulisan Primary School
Lungsodaan Elementary School
Lungsodaan National High School
Ambao Elementary School
Cat-iwing Elementary School
Bugho Elementary School
Plaridel Elementary School
Biasong Elementary School
Sagbok Elementary School
Hinundayan Catholic Institute
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Radio Stations near Hinundayan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Hinundayan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Malitbog Municipal Library0.0
Saint Bernard Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hinundayan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barangay Talipapa
Dry Market
Liloan Wet Market
Lumber Wood
Malitbog Fish Port
Malitbog Public Market
Malitbog Public Market
Malitbog Public Market
Market Place
New Public Market
Pangi Sunset Boulevard
Silago Public Market
St. Bernard Public Market
ZAF Malitbog

Restaurants in Hinundayan

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nike's Food Snacks

Clinics in Hinundayan

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alfredo M. Lagumbay Medical Clinic
Barangay Health Center
Hinundayan Municipal Health Center

Dentists in Hinundayan

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Beethoven Pedrera Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Hinundayan

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Habal Habal Terminal
Hinundayan Transport Terminal

Gas Stations in Hinundayan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex

Banks in Hinundayan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

San Jose Parish Hinundayan Multi-Purpose Cooperative

Airports Near Hinundayan

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Surigao AirportSUGMedium Airport
Guiuan AirportSmall Airport
Hilongos AirportSmall Airport
Limasawa AirstripSmall Airport
Maasin AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Hinundayan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PhilPost

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hinundayan

14 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Berhin Del Remedio (Chapel)
Birhen Del Remedio (Chapel)
Bugho Chapel
Cat-iwing Chapel
Century Old San Jose Parish Convent
Iglesia ni Cristo
Look Chapel
Mabini San Roque Chapel
Pontod Chapel
Progreso Chapel
Sagbok Chapel
San Jose Parish Church
Sudlon Chaprl
Tinago Chapel

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
46 m (151 ft)
Area
59.9 km² (23.1 mi²)
Postal Code
6609
Website
hinundayan-sleyte.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 Hinundayan

What is the population of Hinundayan?

Hinundayan has a population of 2,693 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 116 people per square mile, spread across 23.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hinundayan?

Hinundayan 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 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 125.0 inches.

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