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Ligaya, Philippines

Mimaropa · Philippines

Ligaya is a small city in Mimaropa, Philippines with a population of 8,431. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

8,431 Population 4/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
113.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Ligaya

"Ligaya" is a song by Filipino alternative rock band Eraserheads. It was released as their first promotional single from their debut album Ultraelectromagneticpop! (1993).

People

Population8,431
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain113.7 in/yr
Sunny Days176/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population8,431
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates12.6599°, 120.8923°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceMimaropa
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation113.7 inches (2,889 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ligaya

Ligaya is a small city in Philippines (Mimaropa) with a population of 8,431. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 113.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Ligaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 113.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1,933.8 sq mi (5,008.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates12.6599°N, 120.8923°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.7"
199% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 24.17"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

739 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 28, 2025.

Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 98 km
Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 148 km
Jul 23, 2021 15 km S of Hukay, Philippines M6.7 118 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 124 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 116 km
Sep 18, 2009 41 km WSW of Batasan, Philippines M5.9 51 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 115 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 135 km
Mar 29, 1993 Mindoro, Philippines M5.9 92 km
Oct 21, 2000 15 km W of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 115 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 124 km
Mar 1, 2006 7 km NE of Paluan, Philippines M5.8 98 km
Sep 3, 2002 8 km N of Wawa, Philippines M5.8 99 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 128 km
May 12, 2021 10 km SSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.8 102 km
May 22, 2011 14 km WSW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.7 105 km
May 10, 1994 12 km NNW of Cabacao, Philippines M5.7 92 km
Oct 18, 2009 14 km S of Calatagan, Philippines M5.7 119 km
May 4, 2019 8 km SW of San Agustin, Philippines M5.7 32 km
Jul 7, 1990 41 km SW of Adela, Philippines M5.7 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 223 km
2025 Bualoi Category 1 293 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 1 242 km
2022 Noru Category 4 288 km
2021 Rai Category 4 284 km
2021 Conson Category 1 128 km
2020 Goni Category 4 158 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 275 km
2020 Molave Category 2 59 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 208 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 61 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 36 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 108 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 175 km
2015 Melor Category 4 79 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 166 km
2014 Hagupit Category 1 241 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 95 km
2009 Mirinae Category 2 268 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 113 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 98 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 150 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 150 km
1889 MINDORO ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 94 km
1928 SULU SEA Earthquake 29 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 150 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Taal (150 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 150 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 168 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 169 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 1.0 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.4 in
March 83°F (28°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 85°F (29°C) 1.9 in Warmest
May 84°F (29°C) 7.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 15.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 24.2 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 19.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 16.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.3 in
November 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in

Ligaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 113.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (24.2") and March the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Ligaya

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Concepcion Elementary School
Aplaya Primary School
Cebu Primary School
Ligaya Elementary School
Ligaya National High School
Burgos Elementary School
Concepcion National High School
Lagutay Minority School
Balani Minority School
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Radio Stations near Ligaya

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Natin Sablayan AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Ligaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Sablayan Museum

Farmers Markets in Ligaya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Sablayan Market

Hotels in Ligaya

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apo Reef Club

Gas Stations in Ligaya

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fil Oil

Airports Near Ligaya

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mamburao AirportMBOMedium Airport
San Jose AirportSJIMedium Airport
Coron Rural AirportSmall Airport
General Emilio Aguinaldo AirstripSmall Airport
Pinamalayan AirportSmall Airport
Semirara AirportSmall Airport
Wasig AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ligaya

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Immaculate Concepcion Church
Samahang Kritiyano ng Ligaya

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
17 m (56 ft)

🇵🇭 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 Ligaya

What is the population of Ligaya?

Ligaya has a population of 8,431 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,933.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ligaya?

Ligaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 113.7 inches.

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