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Marawis, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Marawis is a small town in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,233. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

2,233 Population 16/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
116.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Marawis

Marawis

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People

Population2,233
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain116.7 in/yr
Sunny Days302/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population2,233
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates10.2453°, 122.8869°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation116.7 inches (2,964 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Marawis

Marawis is a small town in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 2,233. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 116.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Marawis has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 302 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 116.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Philippines avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area143.2 sq mi (370.8 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates10.2453°N, 122.8869°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.7"
207% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 16.34"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

447 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 M7.1 141 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 44 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 113 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 132 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 46 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 137 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 135 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 52 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 101 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 54 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 41 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 128 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 137 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 89 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 99 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 105 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 77 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 64 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 129 km
Jul 11, 2011 30 km WSW of Maricalom, Philippines M5.3 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 46 km
2021 Rai Category 4 45 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 273 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 171 km
2015 Melor Category 4 292 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 255 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 132 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 113 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 174 km
2006 Utor Category 3 179 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 284 km
2005 Roke Category 1 124 km
1998 Faith Category 1 196 km
1995 Zack Category 2 63 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 283 km
1994 Axel Category 2 161 km
1994 Owen Category 1 112 km
1993 Manny Category 4 251 km
1993 Nell Category 1 87 km
1990 Mike Category 4 60 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 44 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 33 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 60 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 69 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 115 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in
April 84°F (29°C) 3.7 in
May 84°F (29°C) 7.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 13.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 16.3 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 15.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 13.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 12.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in

Marawis has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 71°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Marawis

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Quiwi Elementary School
Himaya Elementary School
Tenyente Juan Elementary School
Marina Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Marawis

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bombo Radyo Iloilo news AAC
Love Radio Bacolod MP3 64 kbps
105.9 Wild FM hot ac, opm AAC+ 24 kbps
STARR Radio Tayasan MP3 128 kbps
Star FM Bacolod MP3
Radyo Natin Madridejos cebu, filipino AAC 64 kbps
Love Radio Iloilo MP3 96 kbps

Libraries in Marawis

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Himamaylan Public Library0.0
HNHS Library0.0
School Library0.0
School Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Marawis

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aguisan Public Market
Binalbagan Public Market
Guintorilan Public Market
Hinigaran Public Market
Isabela Public Market
La Carlota Public Market
La Castellana Public Market
La Granja Public Market
Ma-ao Public Market
Ma-ao Sugar Central Public Market
Mailum Public Market
Moises Padilla Public Market
New Himamaylan Public Market
Old Himamaylan Public Market
Payao Public Market
Pontevedra Public Market
Pontevedra Seafood Market
Sagasa Public Market
San Enrique Public Market
Tabao Fish Market
Valladolid Public Market

Airports Near Marawis

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Iloilo International AirportILOLarge Airport
Alvarez AirportSmall Airport
Guimaras AirportSmall Airport
Inampologan Island Private AirstripSmall Airport
Refugio AirstripSmall Airport
Sipalay (San Jose) AirportSmall Airport
Tambo AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Area
154.9 km² (59.8 mi²)
Founded
1768
Postal Code
6106
Website
hinigaran.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 Marawis

What is the population of Marawis?

Marawis has a population of 2,233 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 143.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Marawis?

Marawis has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 302 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 116.7 inches.

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