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Palaroo, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Palaroo is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,409. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,409 Population 34/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
89.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Palaroo

Palaroo

Leyte, officially the Municipality of Leyte, is a municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 40,622 people.

People

Population2,409
Density34/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain89.5 in/yr
Sunny Days174/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population2,409
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates11.4056°, 124.4830°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation89.5 inches (2,272 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palaroo

Palaroo is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 2,409. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Palaroo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 174 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days174 days/yr

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area70.0 sq mi (181.2 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates11.4056°N, 124.4830°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.5"
135% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 11.18"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

912 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 140 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 144 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 131 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 148 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 35 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 116 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 87 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 96 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 121 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 117 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 146 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 120 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 142 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 57 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 105 km
Aug 8, 1996 22 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M5.8 145 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 147 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 52 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 111 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 291 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 35 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 234 km
2021 Rai Category 5 148 km
2020 Goni Category 5 245 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 99 km
2020 Molave Category 1 224 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 168 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 46 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 233 km
2016 Sarika Category 1 299 km
2015 Melor Category 4 133 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 154 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 60 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 169 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 57 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 297 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 38 km
2006 Durian Category 4 222 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 159 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 98 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 140 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (14 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 14 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 73 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 148 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 154 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 159 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 159 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 184 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 4.0 in
May 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 8.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in

Palaroo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.2") and March the driest (4.0").

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Schools in Palaroo

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Burabod Elementary School - - - -
Toctoc Elementary School - - - -
Tigbawan Elementary School - - - -
Culasi Elementary School - - - -
Kawayan Elementary School - - - -
Palarao Elementary School - - - -
Danus Elementary School - - - -
Libertad National High School - - - -
Libertad Elementary School - - - -
Potot Elementary School - - - -
Gayad Elementary School - - - -
Baco Elementary School - - - -
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Libraries in Palaroo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Carigara Municipal Library and Museum0.0

Farmers Markets in Palaroo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Biliran Public Market
Caibiran Public Market
Carigara Public Market
Carigara Public Market
Fruits & Vegetables
Fruits & Vegetables
Kananga Public Market
Naval Market Park
Naval Public Market
New Carigara Public Market
Public Market
SMB Grounds
Tabango Public Market
Tabango Public Market

Airports Near Palaroo

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Calbayog AirportCYPMedium Airport
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Bantayan Airport-Small Airport
Biliran Airport-Small Airport
Camotes Airstrip-Small Airport
Catbalogan Airport-Small Airport
Isabel PASAR Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
55 m (180 ft)
Area
181.3 km² (70.0 mi²)
Postal Code
6533

🇵🇭 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 Palaroo

What is the population of Palaroo?

Palaroo has a population of 2,409 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 70.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palaroo?

Palaroo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 174 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.5 inches.

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