Malabugas, Philippines
Central Visayas · Philippines
Malabugas is a large city in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 126,744. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Malabugas
Bayawan, officially the City of Bayawan, is a component city in the province of Negros Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 126,744 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 126,744 |
| Population Density | 321 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 9.3692°, 122.7702° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Central Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 96.6 inches (2,453 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Malabugas
Malabugas is a large city in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 126,744. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Malabugas
Malabugas has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29.1°C), the coldest is Jan (26.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2012 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 395.4 sq mi (1,024.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 321/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 9.3692°N, 122.7702°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 85 km |
| 1978 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.0 m | - | 131 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (46 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 46 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 123 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 164 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 16.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 15.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 13.6 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 7.9 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 4.4 in |
Malabugas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.6") and February the driest (1.1").
Schools in Malabugas
10 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enzo Nicolai T. Teves High School | - | - | - | - |
| Telesforo Gargantiel Memorial Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| San Miguel Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| San Roque Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Minaba National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Minaba Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Canabuan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bayawan City Science and Technology Education Center - High School | - | - | - | - |
| H. (Bido) Jordan Memorial Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pagatban High School | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Malabugas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basay Public Market | |||||
| Bayawan Public Market | |||||
| Bonawon Public Market |
Airports Near Malabugas
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Sibulan Airport | DGT | Medium Airport |
| Alvarez Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Basay Emergency Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sipalay (San Jose) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Siquijor Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Tambo Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Malabugas?
Malabugas has a population of 126,744 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 321 people per square mile, spread across 395.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Malabugas?
Malabugas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 96.6 inches.
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