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Lopez Jaena, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Lopez Jaena is a small city in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 5,573. Elevation: 217 ft (66 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

5,573 Population 9/sq mi density
217 ft Elevation 66 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
78.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Lopez Jaena

Lopez Jaena

Lopez Jaena, officially the Municipality of Lopez Jaena, is a municipality in the province of Misamis Occidental, Philippines and a suburb of neighboring Oroquieta City. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 25,806 people.

People

Population5,573
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain78.6 in/yr
Sunny Days193/yr
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Population5,573
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Coordinates10.8478°, 123.4141°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation78.6 inches (1,996 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lopez Jaena

Lopez Jaena is a small city in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 5,573. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet (66 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Lopez Jaena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 193 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.6°F
51% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days193 days/yr

Geography

Elevation217 ft (66 m)
Area592.6 sq mi (1,534.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates10.8478°N, 123.4141°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.6"
107% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.59"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

355 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Jan 29, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 132 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 97 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 136 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 120 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 121 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 141 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 125 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 139 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 87 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 146 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 146 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 145 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 150 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 137 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 149 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 91 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 123 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 133 km
Mar 1, 2020 6 km NNW of Guindapunan, Philippines M5.4 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 36 km
2021 Rai Category 4 84 km
2020 Goni Category 4 296 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 196 km
2020 Molave Category 1 274 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 251 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 95 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 295 km
2015 Melor Category 4 216 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 285 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 272 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 167 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 50 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 199 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 95 km
2006 Durian Category 4 285 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 251 km
2006 Utor Category 3 107 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 207 km
2005 Roke Category 1 43 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 97 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (22 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 22 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 28 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 57 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 144 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 161 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 10.6 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in

Lopez Jaena has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 78.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.6") and April the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Lopez Jaena

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sagay City Senior High School (Stand Alone)
Maria Lopez Elementary School
Sagay National High School
Jose B. Puey, Sr. Elementary School
Briones-Salcedo Elementary School
General Luna Elementary School
Sagay National High School - Rizal Extension
Sagay National High School-General Luna Extension
Alfredo E Marañon, Sr. Elementary School of the Future
Alfredo E Marañon, Sr Elementary School
Gloria Poblador dela Paz National High School
Lopez Jaena Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Lopez Jaena

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Bacolod MP3 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 Lopez Jaena

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo sang Bata sa Negros
Museo sang Bata sa Negros
Museo sang Bata sa Negros

Libraries in Lopez Jaena

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cadiz City Library0.0
Sagay City Library Hub0.0

Farmers Markets in Lopez Jaena

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cadiz City Public Market
Paraiso Market
Sagay Public Market
Sagay Public Market
Toboso Public Market

Hotels in Lopez Jaena

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Balay Kauswagan
E. F. Nichols Plaza

Bus Stations in Lopez Jaena

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sagay City Bus Terminal
Sagay Public Bus Terminal
Sagay to Minapasok

Gas Stations in Lopez Jaena

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasoline Station
Petron
Petron
Seaoil
Total

Banks in Lopez Jaena

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Landbank

Airports Near Lopez Jaena

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Roxas AirportRXSMedium Airport
Bantayan AirportSmall Airport
Guimaras AirportSmall Airport
Inampologan Island Private AirstripSmall Airport
Refugio AirstripSmall Airport
Sicogon AirstripICOSmall Airport

Post Offices in Lopez Jaena

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
LBC

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lopez Jaena

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo, Locale of Sagay
St. Joseph Parish Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
United Pentecostal Church
VSAC

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
108 m (354 ft)
Area
330.3 km² (127.5 mi²)
Founded
1860
Postal Code
6122
Website
sagay-city.com.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 Lopez Jaena

What is the population of Lopez Jaena?

Lopez Jaena has a population of 5,573 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 592.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lopez Jaena?

Lopez Jaena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 193 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.6 inches.

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