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Lalawigan, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Lalawigan is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,025. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

2,025 Population 11/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
150.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Lalawigan

Lalawigan

Borongan, officially the City of Borongan, is a component city and capital of the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 71,431 people.

People

Population2,025
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain150.3 in/yr
Sunny Days113/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population2,025
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates11.5892°, 125.4697°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation150.3 inches (3,817 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lalawigan

Lalawigan is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 2,025. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 150.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Lalawigan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 113 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 150.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days113 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area183.4 sq mi (475.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates11.5892°N, 125.4697°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 150.3"
295% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 22.52"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,590 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 54 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 119 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 117 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 51 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 89 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 71 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 39 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 105 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 35 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 19 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 55 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 143 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 63 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 119 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 49 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 146 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 149 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 93 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 147 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 247 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 79 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 161 km
2021 Rai Category 5 181 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 263 km
2020 Goni Category 5 240 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 67 km
2020 Molave Category 1 214 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 149 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 50 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 213 km
2016 Sarika Category 1 257 km
2015 Melor Category 4 108 km
2015 Noul Category 3 294 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 50 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 37 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 126 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 98 km
2011 Songda Category 4 277 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 13 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 170 108 km
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 120 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 54 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 71 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 101 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 102 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 148 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 21.2 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 14.6 in
March 78°F (25°C) 9.8 in
April 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in Warmest, Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 8.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 19.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 22.5 in Wettest

Lalawigan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 150.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (22.5") and August the driest (6.6").

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Schools in Lalawigan

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lalawigan National High School
Lalawigan Central School
Locso-on Elementary School
Cabong Elementary School
Divinubo Elementary School
San Gregorio Elementary School
Camada Elementary School
Suribao Elementary School
Cabalagnan Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Lalawigan

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dream Radio Tacloban AAC+ 64 kbps
KJM 94.3 FM AAC 64 kbps

Libraries in Lalawigan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
ESSU Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lalawigan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bagacay Public Market
Balangkayan Public Market
Borongan Public Market
Llorente Public Market
Maydolong Public Market
Paplitan

Hotels in Lalawigan

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Best Eastern Hotel

Clinics in Lalawigan

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cogon Lalawigan Health Center
Health Center

Gas Stations in Lalawigan

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castillo Gas Station
KKS Gas Station

Airports Near Lalawigan

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Borongan AirportBPASmall Airport
Catbalogan AirportSmall Airport
Guiuan AirportSmall Airport
San Isidro (Dolores Timber) AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lalawigan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady of the Assumption Parish
Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
119 m (390 ft)
Area
475.0 km² (183.4 mi²)
Founded
1619
Postal Code
6800
Website
borongan-esamar.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 Lalawigan

What is the population of Lalawigan?

Lalawigan has a population of 2,025 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 183.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lalawigan?

Lalawigan 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 80°F in July. The area receives 113 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 150.3 inches.

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