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Palompon, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Palompon is a small city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 12,087. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,087 Population 248/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
84.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Palompon

Palompon

Palompon, officially the Municipality of Palompon, is a municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 59,486 people.

People

Population12,087
Density248/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain84.7 in/yr
Sunny Days182/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population12,087
Population Density248 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates11.0508°, 124.3843°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation84.7 inches (2,150 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palompon

Palompon is a small city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 12,087. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Palompon

Palompon has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (29.4°C), the coldest is Feb (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2246 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.7°C / 80°F 23.9° / 29.7° 196.1
Feb 26.6°C / 80°F 24° / 29.6° 149.1
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 24.6° / 30.7° 88.1
Apr 28.3°C / 83°F 25.2° / 31.6° 119.4
May 29.4°C / 85°F 26.5° / 32.5° 135.3
Jun 28.9°C / 84°F 26.8° / 31.9° 208.8
Jul 28.6°C / 83°F 26.6° / 31.2° 217.7
Aug 28.6°C / 83°F 26.7° / 31.2° 210.9
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 26.7° / 31.3° 197.5
Oct 28.5°C / 83°F 26.8° / 31.1° 287.9
Nov 28.2°C / 83°F 26.2° / 30.8° 174.1
Dec 27.6°C / 82°F 25.5° / 30.2° 260.7
Palompon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days182 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area48.7 sq mi (126.1 km²)
Population Density248/sq mi
Coordinates11.0508°N, 124.3843°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.7"
123% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.67"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

712 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.2 on Jun 17, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 134 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 148 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 150 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 28 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 119 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 144 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 129 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 146 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 123 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 44 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 134 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 136 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 106 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 128 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 51 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 100 km
Oct 24, 1993 16 km SW of Cabay, Philippines M5.6 115 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 136 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 38 km
May 6, 1991 0 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 6 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 273 km
2021 Rai Category 5 108 km
2020 Goni Category 5 284 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 140 km
2020 Molave Category 1 263 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 209 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 68 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 273 km
2015 Melor Category 4 174 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 181 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 101 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 210 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 46 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 257 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 73 km
2006 Durian Category 4 262 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 199 km
2006 Utor Category 3 60 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 152 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 81 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 148 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 55 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 58 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 125 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 130 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 132 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 154 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 7.2 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 5.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.7 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.7 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in

Palompon has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.7") and April the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Palompon

28 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Palompon North Central School - - - -
Doane Christian Academy - - - -
Lat-osan Elementary School - - - -
Taberna National High School - - - -
Taberna Elementary School - - - -
Promisedland Educational Academy - - - -
Cangcosme Elementary School - - - -
Himarco Elementary School - - - -
Santiago Elementary School - - - -
Sabang Elementary School - - - -
San Juan Elementary School - - - -
Seaside Elementary School - - - -
Mazawalo Elementary School - - - -
Palompon National High School - - - -
Colegio de San Francisco Javier - - - -
Palompon South Central School - - - -
San Miguel Elementary School - - - -
Alfredo Parilla National High School - - - -
Tinubdan Elementary School - - - -
Cantandoy Elementary School - - - -
Tinago Elementary School - - - -
Rizal Elementary School - - - -
Tambis Elementary School - - - -
San Pedro Elementary School - - - -
Cambinoy Elementary School - - - -
San Guillermo Elementary School - - - -
San Guillermo National High School - - - -
Parrilla Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Palompon

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Palompon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ormoc City Museum

Libraries in Palompon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Donghol Community Learning Center0.0
Donghol Community Learning Center0.0

Farmers Markets in Palompon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barangay Market
Bunoy Dako
Kananga Public Market
Naungan Wet Market
Ormoc City Public Market
Palompon Wet Market
Public Market
Public Market

Hotels in Palompon

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Plaza Pension
Squareview Resort
Traveller's Inn

Restaurants in Palompon

7 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Crazy Krunch
Del Marinero Pizzeria
Lutery Lechon Manok and Dressed Chicken
Papado Foodhouse
Rejoy's Chicken Dealer
Three A Eatery
Variety Store

Cafes in Palompon

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

1972 Cafe
Don Macchiatos

Clinics in Palompon

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rural Health Unit

Bus Stations in Palompon

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Palompon Transport Terminal

Gas Stations in Palompon

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

GlobeOil Gas Petroleum
Petron
Shell

Banks in Palompon

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Metrobank
PNB

Stadiums & Teams in Palompon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Palompon

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Bantayan Airport-Small Airport
Biliran Airport-Small Airport
Camotes Airstrip-Small Airport
Hilongos Airport-Small Airport
Isabel PASAR Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Palompon

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Philippine Postal Corporation

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palompon

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of God in Christ Jesus
Palompon Parish Church
Seventh-day Adventist Church Palompon, Leyte
Trinity Faith Baptist Church in the Philippines, International Ministry Inc.
Trinity Faith Baptist Church Taberna
Word International Ministries Palompon

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Area
126.1 km² (48.7 mi²)
Founded
1620
Postal Code
6538

🇵🇭 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 Palompon

What is the population of Palompon?

Palompon has a population of 12,087 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 248 people per square mile, spread across 48.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palompon?

Palompon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 182 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.7 inches.

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