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Medellin, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Medellin is a small city in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 11,741. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

11,741 Population 416/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
95.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Medellin

Medellin

Medellín, officially the Special District of Science, Technology and Innovation of Medellín, is the second-largest city in Colombia after Bogotá, and the capital of the department of Antioquia. It is located in the Aburrá Valley, a central region of the Andes Mountains, in northwestern South America. The city's population was 2,427,129 at the 2018 census. The metro area of Medellín is the second-largest urban agglomeration in Colombia in terms of population and economy, with more than 4 million people.

People

Population11,741
Density416/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain95.9 in/yr
Sunny Days322/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population11,741
Population Density416 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates11.1286°, 123.9622°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation95.9 inches (2,436 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Medellin

Medellin is a small city in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 11,741. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Medellin

Medellin has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (29.5°C), the coldest is Feb (26.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2362 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.7°C / 80°F 24.5° / 29° 194.6
Feb 26.7°C / 80°F 24.6° / 28.9° 148.6
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 25.1° / 30.1° 88.7
Apr 28.5°C / 83°F 25.7° / 31.2° 123.7
May 29.5°C / 85°F 27° / 32.3° 153.8
Jun 29°C / 84°F 27.2° / 31.8° 218.9
Jul 28.6°C / 83°F 26.8° / 30.7° 238.4
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 26.8° / 30.9° 228.2
Sep 28.6°C / 84°F 26.8° / 30.8° 204.9
Oct 28.5°C / 83°F 27° / 30.5° 305.1
Nov 28.3°C / 83°F 26.6° / 30.1° 183.5
Dec 27.6°C / 82°F 25.9° / 29.6° 273.7
Medellin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 322 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 95.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area28.3 sq mi (73.2 km²)
Population Density416/sq mi
Coordinates11.1286°N, 123.9622°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 95.9"
152% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

422 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 140 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 73 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 116 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 132 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 126 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 116 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 91 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 97 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 85 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 87 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 141 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 148 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 139 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 143 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 81 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 89 km
Mar 1, 2020 6 km NNW of Guindapunan, Philippines M5.4 83 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 95 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 147 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 31 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 291 km
2021 Rai Category 4 117 km
2020 Goni Category 5 267 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 143 km
2020 Molave Category 1 253 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 209 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 55 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 264 km
2015 Melor Category 4 175 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 218 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 108 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 223 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 30 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 248 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 66 km
2006 Durian Category 4 253 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 209 km
2006 Utor Category 3 59 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 126 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 76 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 89 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 94 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 105 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 121 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 166 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 183 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
March 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 2.4 in
May 85°F (29°C) 4.7 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 7.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
August 84°F (29°C) 6.7 in
September 83°F (28°C) 7.9 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 5.2 in

Medellin has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 78°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (2.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Medellin

Institution Type Founded Website
Cebu Technological University - Tabogon Extension University - Visit →

Schools in Medellin

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Medellin Central Elementary School - - - -
Medellin National High School - - - -
Medellin National Science and Technology Elementary School - - - -
Bomedco Elementary School - - - -
Caputatan Sur Elementary School - - - -
St. Paul School of Medellin, Inc. - - - -
Medellin National Science and Technology School-High School - - - -
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Museums in Medellin

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
City of Bogo Museum

Libraries in Medellin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bantayan Public Library0.0
City of Bogo Museum0.0

Farmers Markets in Medellin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Atop-atop Satellite Market
Bantayan Public Market
Bantayan Public Market Fruit Stalls
Bantayan Public Market Vegetable & Dried Seafoods Section
Bantayan Wet Market
Binabag Public Market
Bogo Public Market
Daanbantayan Public Market
Ilihan Public Market
Kawit Public Market
Madridejos Public Market
Medellin Public Market
San Remigio Public Market
Tabogon Public Market
Tambongon Public Market

Gas Stations in Medellin

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PH #246485056

Airports Near Medellin

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Bantayan Airport-Small Airport
Biliran Airport-Small Airport
Camotes Airstrip-Small Airport
Isabel PASAR Airport-Small Airport
Refugio Airstrip-Small Airport
Sicogon AirstripICOSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Medellin

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santo Niño Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)
Area
73.2 km² (28.3 mi²)
Founded
1881
Postal Code
6012
Website
medellin.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 Medellin

What is the population of Medellin?

Medellin has a population of 11,741 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 416 people per square mile, spread across 28.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Medellin?

Medellin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 95.9 inches.

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