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Oslob, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Oslob is a small town in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 3,724. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,724 Population 72/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
75.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Oslob

Oslob

Oslob, officially the Municipality of Oslob, is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 29,378 people.

People

Population3,724
Density72/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain75.1 in/yr
Sunny Days200/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population3,724
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates9.5211°, 123.4315°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation75.1 inches (1,908 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Oslob

Oslob is a small town in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 3,724. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Oslob has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area52.0 sq mi (134.8 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates9.5211°N, 123.4315°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 75.1"
98% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.09"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

499 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 85 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 141 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 59 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 133 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 138 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 55 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 59 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 92 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 51 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 41 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 117 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 67 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 97 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 137 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 76 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 149 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 91 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 126 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 97 km
Jul 11, 2011 28 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.3 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 123 km
2021 Rai Category 4 66 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 242 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 295 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 189 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 60 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 242 km
2006 Utor Category 3 246 km
2005 Roke Category 1 159 km
1998 Faith Category 1 276 km
1995 Zack Category 2 143 km
1994 Axel Category 2 215 km
1994 Owen Category 1 110 km
1993 Nell Category 1 124 km
1990 Mike Category 4 121 km
1988 Skip Category 4 249 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 289 km
1986 Marge Category 1 145 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 222 km
1984 Ike Category 4 67 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 59 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 42 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 104 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 127 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 141 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 141 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 3.9 in
April 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 80°F (26°C) 7.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.5 in
August 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 9.1 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 8.9 in
December 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in

Oslob has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and April the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Oslob

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St. Mary’s Academy of Oslob - - - -
Alo Elementary School - - - -
Oslob Central Elementary School - - - -
Oslob National High School - - - -
Daanlungsod Elementary School - - - -
Looc Elementary School - - - -
Canangca-an Elementary School - - - -
Nueva Caceres Elementary School - - - -
Pungtod National High School - - - -
Hagdan Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Oslob

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Natin Argao - AAC 64 kbps
STARR Radio Tayasan - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Oslob

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cata-al World War Ⅱ Museum
Island Seashell Museum & Souvenir Shop
Museo Oslob
Museo Vicente
National Museum of the Philippines - Dumaguete
Rodolfo B. Gonzales Museum of Natural History
Silliman Anthropology Museum
Whale Bone Museum

Libraries in Oslob

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amlan Municipal Library0.0
Balili Barangay Library0.0
Dumaguete City Public Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Negros Oriental Library Hub0.0

Farmers Markets in Oslob

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alcoy Public Market
Alegria Public Market
Amlan Public Market
Bagacay Farmers' Market
Boljoon Public Market
Commercial Building 1
Commercial Building 2
Daro Satellite Market
Dumaguete City Public Market
Fish Landing
Fish Market
Fish With Debones Service
Malabuyoc Public Market
Mangnao Wet Market
Nug-as Public Market
Oslob Public Market
Public Market Stall
Samboan Public Market
San Jose Public Market
Santander Public Market
Sibulan Public Market
Valencia Public Market
Wet Market

Hotels in Oslob

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

beach house
Casa Solmar
Germaroze
Hotel Sebastian
J.R.'s Cottage ( JR Cottage JRM Place ) (correct location)
Lagnasons Place
Luna Oslob "extension house"
Luzmin BH-Cottages and Bungalows
Red Door Inn & Whale Shark Encounter Tour
Sascha's Resort Oslob

Restaurants in Oslob

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AC Palayok Restaurant
Brice BBQ & Grill
VLK Pizzeria & Creperie

Cafes in Oslob

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Felicitas Place
OCPD

Gas Stations in Oslob

4 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petron
Petron
Red petron
RGT

Banks in Oslob

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

First Philippine Partners Bank
Rural Bank

Shopping Malls in Oslob

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gaisano Grand Mall Oslob

Gyms in Oslob

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Oslob Fitness

Airports Near Oslob

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bohol-Panglao International AirportTAGMedium Airport
Sibulan AirportDGTMedium Airport
Alvarez Airport-Small Airport
Siquijor Airport-Small Airport
Tambo Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Oslob

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Oslob Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Oslob

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
Saint Felomina Chapel
St. Joseph

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
142 m (466 ft)
Area
134.8 km² (52.0 mi²)
Founded
1848
Postal Code
6025

🇵🇭 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 Oslob

What is the population of Oslob?

Oslob has a population of 3,724 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 52.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Oslob?

Oslob has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.1 inches.

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