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Japitan, Philippines
Central Visayas · Philippines
Japitan is a small town in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 3,222. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Japitan
Barili, officially the Municipality of Barili, is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 82,427 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,222 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.1279°, 123.5035° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Central Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 122.2 inches (3,103 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Japitan
Japitan is a small town in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 3,222. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 122.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 338 ft (103 m) |
| Area | 313.5 sq mi (812.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.1279°N, 123.5035°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 36 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 137 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 52 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 77 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 164 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 173 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 188 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.2 in |
Japitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 70.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.1") and April the driest (2.3").
Schools in Japitan
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japitan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kandugay Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Hilasgasan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Paril Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Giloctog Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Giloctog National High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Japitan
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Rock Cebu | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Star FM 95.5 Cebu | music, news | MP3 | |
| Yes The Best Cebu | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| All Radio 97.1 Cebu | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| DYAB One Radyo 1512 AM | news, talk | AAC 463 kbps | |
| Radyo Natin Pinamungajan | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radyo Natin Argao | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| STARR Radio Tayasan | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Disney Philippines - Cebu FM 87.5 | pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Japitan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capilla Santa Ana Museum | ||||
| Carcar Museum and former Dispensary | ||||
| CCC Musuem | ||||
| Museo dela Parroquia de San Miguel |
Libraries in Japitan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Seares Sr. Municipal Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toledo Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toledo Public Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Japitan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcantara Public Market | |||||
| Aloguinsan Public Market | |||||
| Argao Public Market | |||||
| Bagawines Public Market | |||||
| Barili Public Market | |||||
| Bayabas Public Market | |||||
| Caravansarry Zone (Aquaculture & Agriculture) Products | |||||
| Carcar City Public Market | |||||
| Don Andres Soriano Public Market | |||||
| Dumanjug Public Market | |||||
| Guihulngan Mega Market | |||||
| Lutopan Wet Market | |||||
| Malalay Public Market | |||||
| Mantalongon Livestock Market | |||||
| Mantalongon Public Market | |||||
| Moalboal Fish and Meat Market | |||||
| Moalboal Public Market | |||||
| Old Carcar Public Market | |||||
| Papan Public Market | |||||
| Pinamungajan Public Market | |||||
| Ronda Public Market | |||||
| San Fernando Public Market | |||||
| Sibonga Public Market | |||||
| Simala Market | |||||
| Talo-ot Public Market | |||||
| Toledo Public Market | |||||
| Vallehermoso Public Market |
Airports Near Japitan
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bacolod-Silay International Airport | BCD | Large Airport |
| Mactan Cebu International Airport | CEB | Large Airport |
| Bohol-Panglao International Airport | TAG | Medium Airport |
| Alvarez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Danao Ultralight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Refugio Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tambo Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Japitan?
Japitan has a population of 3,222 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 313.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Japitan?
Japitan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 122.2 inches.