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Kumalisquis, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Kumalisquis is a small town in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,837. Elevation: 1,893 ft (577 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,837 Population 8/sq mi density
1,893 ft Elevation 577 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
145.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Kumalisquis

Kumalisquis

Don Salvador Benedicto, officially the Municipality of Don Salvador Benedicto or simply Salvador Benedicto and abbreviated as DSB, is a municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 28,231 people.

People

Population2,837
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain145.3 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation1,893 ft (577 m)
Population2,837
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation1,893 ft (577 m)
Coordinates10.5073°, 123.2030°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation145.3 inches (3,689 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kumalisquis

Kumalisquis is a small town in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 2,837. The city sits at an elevation of 1,893 feet (577 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 145.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Kumalisquis has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 145.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,893 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,893 ft (577 m)
Area371.7 sq mi (962.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates10.5073°N, 123.2030°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 145.3"
282% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 11.89"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

407 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 122 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 57 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 150 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 70 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 78 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 99 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 96 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 46 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 126 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 138 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 137 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 119 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 92 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 107 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 119 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 134 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 42 km
Jul 11, 2011 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M5.3 146 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 110 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 10 km
2021 Rai Category 4 47 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 237 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 290 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 134 km
2015 Melor Category 4 257 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 211 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 94 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 155 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 137 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 294 km
2006 Utor Category 3 144 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 248 km
2005 Roke Category 1 79 km
1998 Faith Category 1 172 km
1995 Zack Category 2 39 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 242 km
1994 Axel Category 2 123 km
1994 Owen Category 1 77 km
1993 Manny Category 4 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 57 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 13 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 17 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 29 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 140 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 184 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in
February 73°F (23°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 3.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
May 78°F (25°C) 8.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 10.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 76°F (24°C) 9.7 in
September 76°F (24°C) 10.5 in
October 75°F (24°C) 11.1 in
November 75°F (24°C) 10.1 in
December 74°F (23°C) 7.7 in

Kumalisquis has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 94.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.9") and February the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Kumalisquis

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cabagtasan Elementary School
Igmamatay Elementary School
Bedio Elementary School
Kinabong Elementary School
Natuyay Elementary School
Lagha Elementary School – Extension
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Radio Stations near Kumalisquis

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Bacolod MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Pinamungajan AAC 64 kbps
DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz gospel AAC 64 kbps
Star FM Bacolod MP3
Radyo Natin Madridejos cebu, filipino AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Kumalisquis

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balay ni Tana Dikang
Casa Grande (General Aniceto Lacson Ancestral House)
Lizares Mansion
Museo de La Salle

Libraries in Kumalisquis

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
DLNHS Library0.0
DLNHS Library0.0
San Carlos Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kumalisquis

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bacold City North Public Market
Bagawines Public Market
Bunga Public Market
Canlaon City Public Market (Oval)
Cansilayan Public Market
Codcod Market Place
Don Salvador Benedicto Public Market
Granada Market
Handumanan Market
Handumanan Market
Handumanan Market
Handumanan Public Market
Handumanan Public Market
Handumanan Public Market
Hope Public Market
J&MC Market
Jose Valmayor Jr. Public Market
La Castellana Public Market
La Granja Public Market
Lopez Jaena Public Market
Ma-ao Public Market
Ma-ao Sugar Central Public Market
Mailum Public Market
Masulog Public Market
Midtown Public Market
Moises Padilla Public Market
Monteista Public Market
Monteista Public Market
Monteista Public Market
Murcia Tinabu-ay Market
Organic Village
Organic Village
Organic Village
Talisay Public Market
Uptown Market
Uptown Public Market
Vallehermoso Public Market
Villamonte Public Market

Stadiums & Teams in Kumalisquis

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kumalisquis

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Iloilo International AirportILOLarge Airport
Alvarez AirportSmall Airport
Bantayan AirportSmall Airport
Guimaras AirportSmall Airport
Inampologan Island Private AirstripSmall Airport
Refugio AirstripSmall Airport
Tambo AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kumalisquis

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Anglo Eye Center
M3 Dialysis Center Nord Hub
M3 Dialysis Center, Tindalo Branch
Medical Plaza

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
715 m (2,346 ft)
Area
170.5 km² (65.8 mi²)
Founded
1983
Postal Code
6117

🇵🇭 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 Kumalisquis

What is the population of Kumalisquis?

Kumalisquis has a population of 2,837 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 371.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kumalisquis?

Kumalisquis has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 145.3 inches.

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