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Isabel, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Isabel is a small city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 8,597. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

8,597 Population 348/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
83.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Isabel

Isabel is a female name of Spanish origin. It originates as the medieval Spanish form of Elisabeth. Arising in the 12th century, it became popular in England in the 13th century following the marriage of Isabella of Angoulême to the king of England. Variant forms and spellings include Isabella, Ysabelle, Isobel, and Isobelle.

People

Population8,597
Density348/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain83.1 in/yr
Sunny Days185/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population8,597
Population Density348 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates10.9267°, 124.4340°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation83.1 inches (2,111 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Isabel

Isabel is a small city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 8,597. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 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 83.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Isabel 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 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 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 Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area24.7 sq mi (64.0 km²)
Population Density348/sq mi
Coordinates10.9267°N, 124.4340°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

745 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 17, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 122 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 133 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 135 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 31 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 124 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 147 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 143 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 142 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 112 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 39 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 149 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 99 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 116 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 49 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 122 km
Oct 24, 1993 16 km SW of Cabay, Philippines M5.6 114 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 123 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 35 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 114 km
Jun 14, 2007 7 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 20 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 283 km
2021 Rai Category 5 95 km
2020 Goni Category 5 298 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 150 km
2020 Molave Category 1 277 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 221 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 73 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 287 km
2015 Melor Category 4 187 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 184 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 112 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 221 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 41 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 248 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 85 km
2006 Durian Category 4 276 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 210 km
2006 Utor Category 3 66 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 165 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 70 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 133 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 50 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 67 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 112 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 133 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 133 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 153 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 7.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.4 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in

Isabel has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 83.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.4") and April the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Isabel

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Monte Alegre Primary School
Putingbato-Cangag-Canandan-Consolacion-Saint Filomena National High School
San Pablo Primary School
San Roque Primary School
Cangmoya Primary School
Magsaysay Elementary School
Tabunok Elementary School
Can-andan Elementary School
Cangag Elementary School
Putingbato Elementary School
Isabel National High School
Isabel National Comprehensive High School
San Roque Relocation Elementary School
Anislag Elementary School
Consolacion Elementary School
Mahayag Elementary School
LIDE Learning Center - De La Salle
Doane Baptist School
Isabel Central School
Holy Child Parish School of Isabel Inc.
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Museums in Isabel

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ormoc City Museum

Libraries in Isabel

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Donghol Community Learning Center0.0
Donghol Community Learning Center0.0

Farmers Markets in Isabel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barangay Market
Bunoy Dako
Esperanza Public Market
Mini Talipapa
Mini Talipapa
Naungan Wet Market
Ormoc City Public Market
Palompon Wet Market
Public Market

Restaurants in Isabel

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe PASAR

Cafes in Isabel

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HN Cakes & Pastries

Dentists in Isabel

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MYX Orthodental Clinic

Bus Stations in Isabel

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Isabel Integrated Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Isabel

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fil Oil
H & N Fuel Station
Petron
Shell

Banks in Isabel

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bank of ormoc

Golf Courses in Isabel

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LLCI

Stadiums & Teams in Isabel

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Isabel

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Bantayan AirportSmall Airport
Biliran AirportSmall Airport
Camotes AirstripSmall Airport
Hilongos AirportSmall Airport
Isabel PASAR AirportSmall Airport
Maasin AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Isabel

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Child Parish Church
Iglesia Ni Cristo
LIDE Chapel
Seventh-day Adventist Church- Isabel
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Trinity Faith Baptist Church Magsaysay

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
30 m (98 ft)
Area
64.0 km² (24.7 mi²)
Founded
1948
Postal Code
6539

🇵🇭 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 Isabel

What is the population of Isabel?

Isabel has a population of 8,597 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 348 people per square mile, spread across 24.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Isabel?

Isabel 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 185 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.1 inches.

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