Palanas, Philippines
Bicol Region · Philippines
Palanas is a small city in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 28,133. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Palanas
Palanas, officially the Municipality of Palanas, is a municipality in the province of Masbate, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 28,133 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 28,133 |
| Population Density | 426 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.1458°, 123.9216° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Bicol Region |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 91.5 inches (2,323 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Palanas
Palanas is a small city in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 28,133. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 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 91.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Palanas
Palanas has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29.2°C), the coldest is Feb (26.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2513 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 66.1 sq mi (171.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 426/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.1458°N, 123.9216°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 17 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 71 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 96 km |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 178 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 11.1 in |
Palanas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.5") and April the driest (3.3").
Schools in Palanas
14 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bontod Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Palanas North Central School | - | - | - | - |
| Malibas Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Maravilla National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Pedro A. Basas Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Cruz Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buenaflor Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| San Antonio Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bibiano A. Avenir Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buenasuerte Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Lucio Atabay Memorial Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cabrera Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| San Mariano Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Jose A. Abenir, Sr. Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Palanas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palanas Public Market | |||||
| Poblacion Public Market | |||||
| Public Market |
Clinics in Palanas
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Palanas
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Calbayog Airport | CYP | Medium Airport |
| Catarman National Airport | CRM | Medium Airport |
| Moises R. Espinosa Airport | MBT | Medium Airport |
| Amoroy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Biliran Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bulan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calanay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Manato Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Antonio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sicogon Airstrip | ICO | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Palanas
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Balay Silangan Reformation Center |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Palanas
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Holy Name of Jesus Parish |
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What is the population of Palanas?
Palanas has a population of 28,133 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 426 people per square mile, spread across 66.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Palanas?
Palanas 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. Annual rainfall totals 91.5 inches.
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