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Igmaya-an, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Igmaya-an is a small town in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 3,164. Elevation: 1,870 ft (570 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

3,164 Population 9/sq mi density
1,870 ft Elevation 570 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
145.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Igmaya-an

Igmaya-an

Don Salvador Benedicto, officially the Municipality of Don Salvador Benedicto or simply Salvador Benedicto and abbreviated as DSB, is a municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 28,231 people.

People

Population3,164
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain145.3 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation1,870 ft (570 m)
Population3,164
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation1,870 ft (570 m)
Coordinates10.5499°, 123.2206°
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 Igmaya-an

Igmaya-an is a small town in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 3,164. The city sits at an elevation of 1,870 feet (570 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.

Igmaya-an 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 1,870 feet.

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

Elevation1,870 ft (570 m)
Area371.7 sq mi (962.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates10.5499°N, 123.2206°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 145.3"
282% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

378 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 123 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 61 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 75 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 83 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 99 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 103 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 139 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 51 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 M5.5 136 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 112 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 90 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 123 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 119 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 139 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 101 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 41 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 79 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 113 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km SSE of Clarin, Philippines M5.3 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 6 km
2021 Rai Category 4 51 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 232 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 285 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 129 km
2015 Melor Category 4 252 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 206 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 89 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 160 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 132 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 289 km
2006 Utor Category 3 139 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 243 km
2005 Roke Category 1 74 km
1998 Faith Category 1 167 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 237 km
1995 Zack Category 2 37 km
1994 Axel Category 2 118 km
1994 Owen Category 1 76 km
1993 Manny Category 4 218 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 61 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mandalagan (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 12 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 18 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 25 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 145 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 180 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
May 78°F (25°C) 8.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 10.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 9.7 in
September 76°F (24°C) 10.5 in
October 75°F (24°C) 11.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 10.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 7.7 in

Igmaya-an has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 94.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.9") and February the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Igmaya-an

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Spur 16 Elementary School
Bagong Silang Elementary School
Mercedes S. Ayeng Elementary School
Sofronio Carmona Memorial National High School
Salvador Benedicto Elementary School
Kumaliskis Elementary School
Bunga Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Igmaya-an

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Bacolod MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Pinamungajan AAC 64 kbps
DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz gospel AAC 64 kbps
Star FM Bacolod MP3
Radyo Natin Madridejos cebu, filipino AAC 64 kbps

Libraries in Igmaya-an

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
San Carlos Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Igmaya-an

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bagawines Public Market
Bunga Public Market
Canlaon City Public Market (Oval)
Cansilayan Public Market
Codcod Market Place
Don Salvador Benedicto Public Market
Granada Market
Handumanan Market
Handumanan Market
Handumanan Market
Hope Public Market
J&MC Market
Jose Valmayor Jr. Public Market
La Castellana Public Market
La Granja Public Market
Lopez Jaena Public Market
Ma-ao Public Market
Mailum Public Market
Masulog Public Market
Midtown Public Market
Monteista Public Market
Monteista Public Market
Monteista Public Market
Murcia Tinabu-ay Market
Uptown Market
Uptown Public Market
Vallehermoso Public Market

Restaurants in Igmaya-an

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

5 J's cafe and restaurant
Kusinata
Moglies
Rapha Valley

Cafes in Igmaya-an

4 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe KM 41
La Guada Café
Stonepeak Café
Terraza Café

Gas Stations in Igmaya-an

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Phoenix

Stadiums & Teams in Igmaya-an

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Igmaya-an

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Iloilo International AirportILOLarge Airport
Alvarez AirportSmall Airport
Bantayan AirportSmall Airport
Guimaras AirportSmall Airport
Inampologan Island Private AirstripSmall Airport
Refugio AirstripSmall Airport
Tambo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Igmaya-an

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bunga Seveth-Day Adventist Church
Igmaya-an Seventh-day Adventist Church
KROMZ RETREAT HOUSE
Lokal ng Don Salvador Benedicto
Our Lady Of Miraculous Medal Parish Church
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
United Pentecostal Church (UPC)
United Pentecostal Church (UPC) Kumaliskis

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
715 m (2,346 ft)
Area
170.5 km² (65.8 mi²)
Founded
1983
Postal Code
6117

🇵🇭 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

Volcanoes Near Igmaya-an

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m

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 Igmaya-an

What is the population of Igmaya-an?

Igmaya-an has a population of 3,164 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 371.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Igmaya-an?

Igmaya-an 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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