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Miranda, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Miranda is a small city in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 8,040. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

8,040 Population 56/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
145.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Miranda

Miranda

Hinigaran, officially the Municipality of Hinigaran (Hiligaynon: Banwa sang Hinigaran; Tagalog: Bayan ng Hinigaran; Cebuano: Dakbayan sa Hinigaran, is a municipality in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 90,403 people.

People

Population8,040
Density56/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain145.3 in/yr
Sunny Days312/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population8,040
Population Density56 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates10.3047°, 122.8778°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation145.3 inches (3,689 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Miranda

Miranda is a small city in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 8,040. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 145.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Miranda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 312 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 145.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days312 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area143.2 sq mi (370.8 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates10.3047°N, 122.8778°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 145.3"
282% 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 M7.1 144 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 50 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 117 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 136 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 52 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 141 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 134 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 58 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 105 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 57 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 45 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 122 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 131 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 93 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 93 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 128 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 100 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 78 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 70 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 121 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 43 km
2021 Rai Category 4 47 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 267 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 165 km
2015 Melor Category 4 286 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 249 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 126 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 119 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 168 km
2006 Utor Category 3 173 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 278 km
2005 Roke Category 1 121 km
1998 Faith Category 1 190 km
1995 Zack Category 2 57 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 278 km
1994 Axel Category 2 155 km
1994 Owen Category 1 112 km
1993 Manny Category 4 245 km
1993 Nell Category 1 81 km
1990 Mike Category 4 57 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 50 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (30 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 30 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 56 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 65 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 122 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°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 79°F (26°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

Miranda has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°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 Miranda

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Angela L. Colmenares Elementary School
San Isidro National High School
San Isidro Elementary School
Anahaw Elementary School
Canonoy Elementary School
Bellabail Elementary School
General Malvar Elementary School
Camba-og Elementary School
Pahilanga Elementary School
Pahilanga National High School
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Radio Stations near Miranda

8 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
DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz gospel AAC 64 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

Museums in Miranda

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
House of Mugs

Libraries in Miranda

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bago City College Library0.0
Bago City College Library0.0
Bago Public Library0.0
Himamaylan Public Library0.0
HNHS Library0.0
School Library0.0
School Library0.0
School Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Miranda

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aguisan Public Market
Bago City 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
Pulupandan Public Market
Sagasa Public Market
San Enrique Public Market
Sibunag Public Market
Tabao Fish Market
Valladolid Public Market

Gas Stations in Miranda

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

F1 FUEL STATION

Airports Near Miranda

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 Miranda

What is the population of Miranda?

Miranda has a population of 8,040 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 56 people per square mile, spread across 143.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Miranda?

Miranda has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 145.3 inches.

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