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Ipil, Philippines

Zamboanga Peninsula · Philippines

Ipil is a small city in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines with a population of 19,195. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

19,195 Population 206/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
89.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Ipil

Ipil

Ipil, officially the Municipality of Ipil, is a municipality and capital of the province of Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 96,363 people. Ipil is the most populous municipality of Zamboanga Sibugay, and the second most populous in Region IX after Sindangan.

People

Population19,195
Density206/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain89.3 in/yr
Sunny Days174/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population19,195
Population Density206 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates7.7844°, 122.5861°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceZamboanga Peninsula
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation89.3 inches (2,268 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ipil

Ipil is a small city in Philippines (Zamboanga Peninsula) with a population of 19,195. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 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 89.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Ipil

Ipil has an average annual temperature of 26.9°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (28.3°C), the coldest is Jan (25.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2396 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.9°C / 79°F 22.6° / 29.9° 151.3
Feb 26.1°C / 79°F 22.4° / 30.7° 94.9
Mar 26.9°C / 80°F 22.8° / 32.1° 99.7
Apr 27.8°C / 82°F 23.7° / 33.1° 134.2
May 28.3°C / 83°F 24.8° / 33.7° 184.5
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 24.6° / 31.5° 261.0
Jul 26.7°C / 80°F 24.3° / 30.4° 268.9
Aug 26.9°C / 80°F 24.4° / 30.5° 196.2
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 24.4° / 30.7° 213.8
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 24.3° / 30.7° 301.0
Nov 27°C / 81°F 24.5° / 30.4° 255.3
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 23.6° / 30.2° 235.6
Ipil 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 89.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area93.3 sq mi (241.6 km²)
Population Density206/sq mi
Coordinates7.7844°N, 122.5861°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.3"
135% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.85"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

178 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 18, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 135 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 149 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 145 km
Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 62 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 132 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 70 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 140 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 101 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines M5.7 66 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 51 km
Sep 8, 2000 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines M5.5 86 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 117 km
Jan 7, 2019 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.5 71 km
Sep 8, 1999 44 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.5 140 km
Oct 13, 1993 64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines M5.5 124 km
Jan 23, 2025 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines M5.4 43 km
Jul 26, 2010 83 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.4 144 km
Jun 6, 1995 39 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.4 138 km
Jun 1, 2018 32 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 133 km
Nov 29, 1994 80 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 291 km
2021 Rai Category 4 258 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 156 km
1984 Ike Category 3 281 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 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (175 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 11.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 11.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 11.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.3 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
December 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in

Ipil has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.9") and February the driest (2.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Ipil

Institution Type Founded Website
Jose Rizal Memorial State University Tampilisan Campus University
Sibugay Technical Institute College
University of Zamboanga - Ipil College

Schools in Ipil

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Don Andres Elementary School
Pangi Elementary School
Capitan Pedro Changco, Sr. Memorial Elementary School
Caparan Samporna Primary School
Caparan Elementary School
Buluan Elementary School
Tiayon Elementary School
Suclema Elementary School
Taway National High School
Moreno Tadeo Memorial Elementary School
Guituan Elementary School
Habib Moin Anduhol Memorial Elementary School
Magdaup National High School
Luis Ruiz, Sr. Elementary School
Marcelo Espinola School
Ipil Central Elementary School
Ipil National High School
Makilas Elementary School
Bangkerohan Elementary School
Sanito Elementary School
Zamboanga Sibugay National High School
Upper Pangi Elementary School
Jose R. Rapadas, Sr. Elementary School
Makilas National High School
Ipil Heights Elementary School
Ipil National High School
Ipil Heights Elementary School
Marian College, Inc.
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Radio Stations near Ipil

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AWR Zamboanga Peninsula MP3 192 kbps

Farmers Markets in Ipil

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ipil Public Market
Titay New Public Market
Titay Public Market

Hotels in Ipil

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Mea Hotel and Restaurant
Casamea Hotel and Restaurant
Sibugay Grand Plaza Hotel
Victoria King Hotel

Restaurants in Ipil

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ipil Citi Suites Grill & Bistro
Mi Jardin
Poblacion, Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay

Cafes in Ipil

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cassy's Sweet Bites & Grill
MaCha Milk Tea

Bus Stations in Ipil

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ipil Integrated Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Ipil

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aguire Petron Station
Caltex
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petrostar
PH #13233614055
PH #1341489763
Ringon Petron Station

Banks in Ipil

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BDO
BDO Network Bank
DBP
EastWest Unibank
Landbank
Metrobank
PNB
RCBC
Rural Bank of Labason

Shopping Malls in Ipil

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gaisano Grand Mall Ipil

Airports Near Ipil

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ipil AirportIPESmall Airport
Liloy Community AirportSmall Airport
Malangas AirportSmall Airport
Siocon AirportXSOSmall Airport
Sirawai AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Ipil

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Ipil Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ipil

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo
St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral
St. Joseph the Worker Cathedral
St. Joseph The Worker Cathedral Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
27 m (89 ft)
Area
241.6 km² (93.3 mi²)
Postal Code
7001
Website
ipilsibugay.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 Ipil

What is the population of Ipil?

Ipil has a population of 19,195 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 206 people per square mile, spread across 93.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ipil?

Ipil 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 89.3 inches.

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