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Owak, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Owak is a small town in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 3,202. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

3,202 Population 10/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
62.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Owak

Owak

Asturias, officially the Municipality of Asturias, is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 54,777 people.

People

Population3,202
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain62.2 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population3,202
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates10.5500°, 123.7000°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation62.2 inches (1,579 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Owak

Owak is a small town in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 3,202. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 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 62.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Owak 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 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area313.3 sq mi (811.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates10.5500°N, 123.7000°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.2"
64% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.19"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

413 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on May 3, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 87 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 140 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 82 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 137 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 120 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 99 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 133 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 106 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 128 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 84 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 140 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 149 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 73 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 101 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 126 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 143 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 148 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 129 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 129 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 40 km
2021 Rai Category 4 67 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 213 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 276 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 125 km
2015 Melor Category 4 241 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 274 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 178 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 293 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 72 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 178 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 128 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 276 km
2006 Utor Category 3 129 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 228 km
2005 Roke Category 1 40 km
1998 Faith Category 1 162 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 208 km
1995 Zack Category 2 30 km
1994 Axel Category 3 97 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 170 148 km
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 82 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mandalagan (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 50 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 57 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 64 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 135 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 142 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 156 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 169 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in

Owak has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.2") and April the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Owak

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Owak Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Owak

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Cebu MP3 128 kbps
Star FM 95.5 Cebu music, news MP3
Yes The Best Cebu MP3 64 kbps
All Radio 97.1 Cebu music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
DYAB One Radyo 1512 AM news, talk AAC 463 kbps
Radyo Natin Pinamungajan AAC 64 kbps
DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz gospel AAC 64 kbps
Radio Disney Philippines - Cebu FM 87.5 pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Owak

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Biological Museum
Biological Museum
Capilla Santa Ana Museum
CCC Musuem
Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum
Jose R. Gullas Halad Museum
Museo Sugbo
Museo Sugbo
Museum of Philippine History
Museum of Philippine History
National Museum
National Museum
STC Folklife Museum
STC Folklife Museum
The Rosita R. Arcenas Galleries
The Rosita R. Arcenas Galleries
University of San Carlos Museum
University of San Carlos Museum

Libraries in Owak

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Josef Baumgartner Learning Resource Center0.0
Mandaue City Public Library0.0
Mandaue City Public Library0.0
Mandaue City Public Library0.0
Mandaue City Public Library0.0
PLTC-National Office0.0
PLTC-National Office0.0
PLTC-National Office0.0
PLTC-National Office0.0
Rizal Memorial Library and Museum0.0
St. Theresa's College of Cebu Library0.0
St. Theresa's College of Cebu Library0.0
St. Theresa's College of Cebu Library0.0
St. Theresa's College of Cebu Library0.0
Sugbu Study Center0.0
Sugbu Study Center0.0
Sugbu Study Center0.0
Sugbu Study Center0.0
Toledo Public Library0.0
Toledo Public Library0.0
UP Cebu Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Owak

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asturias New Public Market
Asturias Public Market
Bacayan Public Market
Bacayan Public Market
Bacayan Public Market
Bacayan Public Market
Balamban Public Market
Banawa Public Market
Buanoy Public Market
Cabancalan Market
Cabancalan Mini Market
Cabancalan Mini Market
Cabancalan Mini Market
Cabancalan Mini Market
Cabancalan Test Market
Calatrava Public Market
Caravansarry Zone (Aquaculture & Agriculture) Products
Don Andres Soriano Public Market
F. Ramos Public Market
Hipodromo Public Market
Inse Loling's Market
Inse Loling's Market
Inse Loling's Market
Inse Loling's Market
JJ Market Place
Lahug Market
Lahug Market
Lahug Market
Lahug Market
Lutopan Wet Market
Mandaue City Public Market
Matab-ang Public Market
Pit-os Public Market
Pit-os Public Market
Pit-os Public Market
Pit-os Public Market
Public Market Barangay Luz
Public Market Barangay Luz
Public Market Barangay Luz
Public Market Barangay Luz
Tiburcio Padilla Public Market
Toboso Public Market
Toledo Public Market
Tuburan Public Market
Tuburan Public Market
Vegetable Market

Breweries in Owak

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cebu Beer Factory
Cebu Beer Factory
Cebu Beer Factory
Cebu Beer Factory

Stadiums & Teams in Owak

TeamLeagueDivision
University Stadium

Airports Near Owak

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Bantayan AirportSmall Airport
Camotes AirstripSmall Airport
Danao Ultralight AirportSmall Airport
Isabel PASAR AirportSmall Airport
Refugio AirstripSmall Airport
Tambo AirportSmall Airport
Ubay Community AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Owak

37 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alpha diagnostic center
Alpha diagnostic center
Barangay Luz Health Center
Barangay Luz Health Center
Cebu City Social Hygiene Clinic
Cebu City Social Hygiene Clinic
Cebu Skin Clinic
Cebu Skin Clinic
Cebu Urologic Institute - Perpetual Succour Hospital
Cebu Urologic Institute - Perpetual Succour Hospital
Chiropractic Clinic
Chiropractic Clinic
Community clinic
Community clinic
Dr. Jojo Cortes Clinic
Dr. Jojo Cortes Clinic
HearthHub Clinic
HearthHub Clinic
Int'l Acupuncture and medical Clinic
Int'l Acupuncture and medical Clinic
Kauswagan Community Clinic and Social Center
Kevlo Skin Clinic
Kevlo Skin Clinic
Marie Stopes
Marie Stopes
Metro Cebu Kidney Dialysis Center
Metro Cebu Kidney Dialysis Center
Nuclear Medicine - Perpetual Soccur Hospital
Nuclear Medicine - Perpetual Soccur Hospital
Skin Doctors
Skin Doctors
Supercare Cebu
Supercare Cebu
Tapang Medical Clinic
Tapang Medical Clinic
The One Family Clinic & Laboratory
The One Family Clinic & Laboratory

Churches & Religious Organizations in Owak

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
24 m (79 ft)
Area
190.5 km² (73.5 mi²)
Postal Code
6042

🇵🇭 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 Owak

What is the population of Owak?

Owak has a population of 3,202 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 313.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Owak?

Owak 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 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.2 inches.

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