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Kawit, Philippines

Northern Mindanao · Philippines

Kawit is a small town in Northern Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 2,257. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,257 Population 97/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
173.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Kawit

Kawit

Kawit, officially the Municipality of Kawit, is an urban municipality in the province of Cavite, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 123,631 people.

People

Population2,257
Density97/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain173.4 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population2,257
Population Density97 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates8.1875°, 124.0667°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceNorthern Mindanao
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation173.4 inches (4,404 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kawit

Kawit is a small town in Philippines (Northern Mindanao) with a population of 2,257. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 173.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Kawit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 173.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above Philippines avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area23.3 sq mi (60.4 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates8.1875°N, 124.0667°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 173.4"
356% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 20.47"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

254 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 133 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 138 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 38 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 100 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 110 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 146 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 100 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 102 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 105 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 102 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 112 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 113 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 137 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 66 km
Apr 12, 2017 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines M5.5 102 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 62 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 121 km
Sep 8, 1999 44 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.5 124 km
Jun 2, 2013 13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines M5.5 138 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 285 km
2021 Rai Category 4 213 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 57 km
1995 Zack Category 2 283 km
1994 Owen Category 1 240 km
1993 Nell Category 1 221 km
1990 Mike Category 4 257 km
1986 Marge Category 1 203 km
1984 Ike Category 4 201 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 256 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 131 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 154 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.4 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 9.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 12.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 18.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 20.5 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 12.5 in
December 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in

Kawit has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 116.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.5") and April the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Kawit

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Minaulon Elementary School
Pagayawan Elementary School
Paiton Primary School
Kawit Oriental Elementary School
Kawit Occidental Elementary School
Rupagan Elementary School
Binuni Elementary School
Binuni-Demologan National High School
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Museums in Kawit

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts
Macapagal Ancestral House
Museo

Libraries in Kawit

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Aloran Public Library0.0
Iligan City Public Library0.0
Iligan City Public Library0.0
Iligan City Public Library0.0
La Librarie Botique0.0
Main Library Building0.0
MSU-Main Library0.0
MSU-Naawan Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kawit

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aloran Public Market
Hinaplanon Barangay Market
Hinaplanon Barangay Market
Iligan City Central Market
Kauswagan Public Market
Kawit Public Market
Linamon Public Market
Lugait Public Market
Maigo Public Market
Malingao Public Market
Manticao Public Market
Manticao Wet Market
Naawan Public Market
Ozamiz City Public Mall
Pala-o Market
Pana-on Public Market
Sinonoc Coastal Market
Sultan Magayong Market
Talipapa
Talipapa
Talipapa
Tambo Public Market
Tudela Public Market
Unicity

Gas Stations in Kawit

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shell

Stadiums & Teams in Kawit

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kawit

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laguindingan International AirportCGYLarge Airport
Dipolog AirportDPLMedium Airport
Labo AirportOZCMedium Airport
Pagadian AirportPAGMedium Airport
Balabagan AirportSmall Airport
Lumbia AirfieldSmall Airport
Malabang AirportMLPSmall Airport
Maria Cristina (Iligan) AirportIGNSmall Airport
Matling Industrial and Commercial Corporation AirstripSmall Airport
Wao AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kawit

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Balo-i Rural Health Unit
Health Center
Health Center
Health Center Purok 6
Health Center Purok 6
Santiago Barangay Health Center
Santiago Barangay Health Center
Tonggo Health Center
Tonggo Health Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kawit

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
57 m (187 ft)
Area
60.4 km² (23.3 mi²)
Postal Code
9202
Website
kauswaganldn.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 Kawit

What is the population of Kawit?

Kawit has a population of 2,257 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 23.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kawit?

Kawit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 173.4 inches.

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