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Loon, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Loon is a small city in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 9,484. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,484 Population 217/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
59.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Loon

Loon

Loons or divers are a group of aquatic birds found in much of North America and northern Eurasia. All living species of loons are members of the genus Gavia, family Gaviidae, and order Gaviiformes.

People

Population9,484
Density217/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain59.1 in/yr
Sunny Days229/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population9,484
Population Density217 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates9.7998°, 123.7929°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation59.1 inches (1,500 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Loon

Loon is a small city in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 9,484. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Loon

Loon has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (29.2°C), the coldest is Jan (26.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1582 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.9°C / 80°F 23.2° / 30.6° 141.0
Feb 27.1°C / 81°F 23° / 31.2° 97.3
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 23.4° / 32.1° 113.3
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 23.9° / 32.9° 79.0
May 29.2°C / 85°F 25° / 33.3° 85.3
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 24.7° / 32.8° 153.5
Jul 28.3°C / 83°F 24.5° / 32.1° 147.7
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 24.7° / 32.6° 123.1
Sep 28.5°C / 83°F 24.6° / 32.4° 114.8
Oct 28.3°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32.4° 177.6
Nov 28°C / 82°F 23.9° / 32.1° 176.9
Dec 27.6°C / 82°F 23.9° / 31.3° 172.6
Loon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 229 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days229 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area43.8 sq mi (113.4 km²)
Population Density217/sq mi
Coordinates9.7998°N, 123.7929°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"
55% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.83"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 37 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 99 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 68 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 92 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 77 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 50 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 83 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 78 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 146 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 12 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 51 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 70 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 144 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 66 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 128 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 102 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 60 km
Oct 20, 2013 6 km ENE of Balilihan, Philippines M5.3 26 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 11 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 110 km
2021 Rai Category 4 56 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 289 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 203 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 254 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 156 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 104 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 211 km
2006 Utor Category 3 205 km
2005 Roke Category 1 122 km
1998 Faith Category 1 246 km
1995 Zack Category 2 113 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 274 km
1994 Axel Category 3 169 km
1994 Owen Category 1 68 km
1993 Nell Category 1 79 km
1990 Mike Category 4 81 km
1988 Skip Category 4 204 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 246 km
1986 Marge Category 1 100 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 68 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 92 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 99 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 112 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 117 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 124 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 165 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 3.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in

Loon has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.8") and April the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Loon

38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pig-ot Elementary School - - - -
Basdio Primary School - - - -
Nueva Vida Elementary School - - - -
Lawis Elementary School - - - -
Cantomucad Elementary School - - - -
Nagtubo Elementary School - - - -
Sondol Primary School - - - -
Mocpoc Elementary School - - - -
Canigaan-Ubojan Elementary School - - - -
Lintuan Elementary School - - - -
Sandingan National High School - - - -
Tubodio Elementary School - - - -
Cantam-is Elementary School - - - -
Cambaquiz Elementary School - - - -
Tiwi Primary School - - - -
Cabug Primary School - - - -
Tangnan Primary School - - - -
Cabilao National High School - - - -
Cabilao Elementary School - - - -
Napo Elementary School - - - -
University of Bohol - Loon Institute School (UB-LI) - - - -
Governor Jacinto Borja National High School - - - -
Basac Elementary School - - - -
Badbad Elementary School - - - -
Agsoso Elementary School - - - -
Bugho Primary School - - - -
Cogon Norte Elementary School - - - -
Basdacu Elementary School - - - -
Loon South Central Elementary School - - - -
Sacred Heart Academy - - - -
Loon South National High School - - - -
Tubodacu Elementary School - - - -
Ticugan Elementary School - - - -
Biasong Primary School - - - -
Canhangdon Primary School - - - -
Cantaongon Elementary School - - - -
Loon North Central Elementary School - - - -
Calayugan Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Loon

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Star FM 95.5 Cebu music, news MP3
Radyo Natin Pinamungajan - AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Argao - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Loon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Baclayon Museum
Clarin Ancestral House and Museum
Museo de Loboc
Museo dela Parroquia de San Miguel
National Museum of the Philippines - Bohol
Nova Shells Museum
Old Municipal Hall

Libraries in Loon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Balilihan Congressional Library0.0
Basilio Garrote Memorial Library0.0
Bohol Provincial Library0.0
Library Hub0.0
Ramon Seares Sr. Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Loon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alburquerque Public Market
Antequera Public Market
Argao Public Market
Baclayon Public Market
Bohol Showcase Center
Calape Public Market
Catigbi-an Public Market
Causeway, Fishport
Cogon Public Market
Cogon Public Market
Cortes Public Market
Libaong Barangay Bagsakan
Loay Public Market
Loay Public Market
Mangga Public Market
Maribojoc Public Market
Market
Mercado de Loon
Panglao Public Market
Sapa Bolod Mini Market - Open Market
Sibonga Public Market
Simala Market
SK 777 Trading
Tabuan, Looc
Tagbilaran City Central Public Market
Talo-ot Public Market

Restaurants in Loon

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Donder's BBQ House and Restaurant
Silver Back Diner

Cafes in Loon

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

OOC - Ocean Origins Cafe

Zoos in Loon

1 zoos within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mangrove Monkey's Habitat

Gas Stations in Loon

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Petron
PH #5997890889
PH #637446791

Airports Near Loon

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Bohol-Panglao International AirportTAGMedium Airport
Sibulan AirportDGTMedium Airport
Danao Ultralight Airport-Small Airport
Refugio Airstrip-Small Airport
Siquijor Airport-Small Airport
Tambo Airport-Small Airport
Ubay Community Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Loon

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Besas Advance Physical Therapy and Medical Massage Facility
Besas Advance Physical Therapy and Medical Massage Facility
Besas Advance Physical Therapy Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Loon

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady of Light Parish
Our Lady of Light Parish Church
San Lorenzo Parish
Santa Cruz Chapel

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
89 m (292 ft)
Area
125.4 km² (48.4 mi²)
Postal Code
6327
Website
loon.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 Loon

What is the population of Loon?

Loon has a population of 9,484 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 217 people per square mile, spread across 43.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Loon?

Loon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.1 inches.

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