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Ilaya, Philippines

Zamboanga Peninsula · Philippines

Ilaya is a small town in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines with a population of 3,123. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,123 Population 440/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
89.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Ilaya

Ilaya

Ilaya is one of the interior barangays in Dapitan City, in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. It is located 15.8 km south from Dapitan City proper along Dapitan river. It has a land area of 1,839.75 hectares and a population of 2,873 people as of 2020.

People

Population3,123
Density440/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain89.4 in/yr
Sunny Days174/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population3,123
Population Density440 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates8.5459°, 123.4308°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceZamboanga Peninsula
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation89.4 inches (2,271 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ilaya

Ilaya is a small town in Philippines (Zamboanga Peninsula) with a population of 3,123. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Ilaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area7.1 sq mi (18.4 km²)
Population Density440/sq mi
Coordinates8.5459°N, 123.4308°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.4"
135% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 12.87"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.15"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

237 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 109 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 56 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 69 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 109 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 119 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 147 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 141 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 142 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines M5.7 149 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 124 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 30 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 107 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 82 km
Aug 26, 2009 25 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.3 114 km
Oct 1, 2011 30 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 135 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines M5.3 32 km
Jun 1, 2018 32 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 141 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 135 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 139 km
Jun 27, 1998 31 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.3 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 230 km
2021 Rai Category 4 173 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 297 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 53 km
2005 Roke Category 1 265 km
1995 Zack Category 2 251 km
1994 Owen Category 1 213 km
1993 Nell Category 1 217 km
1990 Mike Category 4 226 km
1986 Marge Category 1 205 km
1984 Ike Category 4 174 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 83 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 3.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 12.9 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in

Ilaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.9") and March the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Ilaya

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Oyan Elementary School
Ilaya National High School
Ilaya Elementary School
Hilltop Elementary School
Tamion Elementary School
Burgos Elementary School
Yabu Primary School
Santo Niño Elementary School
Crisologo Elementary School
San Miguel Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Ilaya

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Unbox Radio pop, top40 MP3

Museums in Ilaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adasa Ancestral House
Balay Hamoy Museum
Museo Dipolog
ONAY Museum
Rizal Park and Shrine Dapitan
Rizaliana Museum

Libraries in Ilaya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dapitan City Public Library0.0
Zamboanga del Norte Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Ilaya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bagsakan ni Edad
Calamba Public Market
Dapitan City Public Market
Dapitan City Temporary Public Market
Dipolog City Central Public Market
Dipolog City Food Terminal
Dried Goods Section
Dry Goods Market
Ilaya Public Market
Katipunan Public Market
Obay Public Market
Polanco Public Market
Punta Public Market
Rizal Public Market
Roxas New Public Market
Sergio Osmeña Sr. Public Market
Taboan Public Market
Wet Market

Gas Stations in Ilaya

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

JRD Energy

Stadiums & Teams in Ilaya

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Ilaya

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dipolog AirportDPLMedium Airport
Labo AirportOZCMedium Airport
Pagadian AirportPAGMedium Airport
Siquijor AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ilaya

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ilaya Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
68 m (223 ft)
Area
93.8 km² (36.2 mi²)
Postal Code
7105
Website
pinan.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 Ilaya

What is the population of Ilaya?

Ilaya has a population of 3,123 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 440 people per square mile, spread across 7.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ilaya?

Ilaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.4 inches.

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