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Panitan, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Panitan is a small city in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 5,156. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,156 Population 149/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
91.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Panitan

Panitan

Panitan, officially the Municipality of Panitan, is a municipality in the Province of Capiz, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 44,246 people.

People

Population5,156
Density149/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain91.3 in/yr
Sunny Days170/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population5,156
Population Density149 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates11.4660°, 122.7725°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation91.3 inches (2,320 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Panitan

Panitan is a small city in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 5,156. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Panitan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area34.7 sq mi (89.9 km²)
Population Density149/sq mi
Coordinates11.4660°N, 122.7725°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.3"
140% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.40"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

183 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 101 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 146 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 132 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 91 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 148 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 141 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 51 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 80 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 106 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 59 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 89 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 136 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 44 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 142 km
Feb 27, 2000 6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines M5.2 127 km
May 7, 1998 3 km N of Potot, Philippines M5.1 112 km
Nov 23, 1994 24 km SW of La Paz, Philippines M5.1 142 km
Mar 27, 1991 8 km ENE of Aroroy, Philippines M5.1 142 km
Sep 1, 2003 21 km ESE of Alcantara, Philippines M5.1 98 km
Jul 14, 2005 5 km NNW of Calaya, Philippines M5.1 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 107 km
2021 Rai Category 4 155 km
2021 Conson Category 1 254 km
2020 Goni Category 5 237 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 155 km
2020 Molave Category 1 195 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 182 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 40 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 226 km
2015 Melor Category 4 161 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 226 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 146 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 20 km
2012 Bopha Category 2 243 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 49 km
2006 Durian Category 4 228 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 218 km
2006 Utor Category 3 52 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 163 km
2005 Roke Category 1 129 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake - 74 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 92 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 105 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 124 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 6.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 9.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 10.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 12.4 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 11.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in

Panitan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.4") and April the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Panitan

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Panitan Central School - - - -
Daga Elementary School - - - -
Ramon Burata Elementary School - - - -
Salocon Elementary School - - - -
Tabuc Norte Elementary School - - - -
Maluboglubog Elementary School - - - -
Catmon Primary School - - - -
Jesus Gonzalo Albana Elementary School - - - -
Panitan National High School - - - -
Saint Lawrence Parochial School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Panitan

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boracay Beach Radio internet radio MP3 128 kbps
Star FM Roxas - AAC
DYJJ IBC Radio 1296 AM music, news MP3 128 kbps
Love Radio Roxas - MP3 96 kbps
Love Radio Kalibo - MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Panitan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Roxas City Museum

Libraries in Panitan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Maayon National High School Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Panitan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Banica Dried Fish Section
Bingawan Public Market
Cuartero Public Market
Dacuton Public Market
Dumarao Public Market
Hipona Wet market
Ivisan Public Market
Mini Market
Panit-an Public Market
pilar public market
Puregold
Roxas New Public Market
Sapian Public Market
Sapian Public Market
Sigma Market
Superstar Bazaar
Tapaz Public Market
Teodoro Arcenas Trade Centre

Gas Stations in Panitan

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PH #246231091
PH #2538550916

Airports Near Panitan

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Iloilo International AirportILOLarge Airport
Kalibo International AirportKLOLarge Airport
Roxas AirportRXSMedium Airport
Sicogon AirstripICOSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Panitan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Lawrence the Deacon Parish Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
34 m (112 ft)
Area
89.9 km² (34.7 mi²)
Postal Code
5815

🇵🇭 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 Panitan

What is the population of Panitan?

Panitan has a population of 5,156 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 149 people per square mile, spread across 34.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Panitan?

Panitan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 170 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.3 inches.

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