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Kananya, Philippines
Eastern Visayas · Philippines
Kananya is a small city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 7,647. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Kananya
Kananga, officially the Municipality of Kananga, is a First Income Class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 60,885 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,647 |
| Population Density | 137 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.1867°, 124.5601° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Eastern Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 96.6 inches (2,453 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kananya
Kananya is a small city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 7,647. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 161 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 55.7 sq mi (144.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 137/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.1867°N, 124.5601°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 74 km |
| 1995 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 121 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 38 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 123 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 178 km |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Driest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.6 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.9 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 12.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 10.8 in |
Kananya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (12.2") and April the driest (4.5").
Schools in Kananya
16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primona Holy Infant Academy, Inc. | — | — | — | — |
| Kananga Central School | — | — | — | — |
| Tagaytay Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Santo Niño Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kananga National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Lonoy Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tugbong Central School | — | — | — | — |
| Natubgan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kawayan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Montealegre Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Don Felipe Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kananga National High School – Kawayan Annex | — | — | — | — |
| Naulayan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Santo Domingo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Libertad Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kananga National High School – Libertad Annex | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Kananya
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Radio Tacloban | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Kananya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormoc City Museum |
Libraries in Kananya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carigara Municipal Library and Museum | 0.0 | |||||
| Donghol Community Learning Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Donghol Community Learning Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Jaro Municipal Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Kananya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barangay Market | |||||
| Bunoy Dako | |||||
| Carigara Public Market | |||||
| Carigara Public Market | |||||
| Fruits & Vegetables | |||||
| Fruits & Vegetables | |||||
| Jaro Public Market | |||||
| Kananga Public Market | |||||
| Mini Talipapa | |||||
| Mini Talipapa | |||||
| Naungan Wet Market | |||||
| New Carigara Public Market | |||||
| Ormoc City Public Market | |||||
| Palompon Wet Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| SMB Grounds | |||||
| Tabango Public Market | |||||
| Tabango Public Market |
Gas Stations in Kananya
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Kananya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Kananya
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport | TAC | Medium Airport |
| Ormoc Airport | OMC | Medium Airport |
| Biliran Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Camotes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Catbalogan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Isabel PASAR Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Kananya
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Holy Family Parish Church | |
| Iglesia Ni Cristo, Locale of Kananga, District of Leyte West |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Kananya?
Kananya has a population of 7,647 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 137 people per square mile, spread across 55.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kananya?
Kananya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.6 inches.