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Pilar, Philippines
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Pilar is a small city in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 12,454. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Pilar
Pilar, officially the Municipality of Pilar, is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 12,454 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,454 |
| Population Density | 339 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.8065°, 124.5661° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Central Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 89.9 inches (2,283 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pilar
Pilar is a small city in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 12,454. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Pilar
Pilar 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 173 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 339/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.8065°N, 124.5661°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 53 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 118 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (36 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 80 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 92 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 163 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 179 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 9.3 in |
Pilar has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (11.4") and April the driest (4.2").
Colleges & Universities in Pilar
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cebu Technological University - San Francisco Campus | University | — | Visit → |
| Immaculate Conception Institute of Tudela, Inc. | College | — | — |
| Mt. Moriah College | College | — | — |
Schools in Pilar
15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moabog Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Esperanza Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pilar National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Montserrat Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cawit Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| San Juan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pilar Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| San Isidro Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Opao Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Dapdap National High School – Annex | — | — | — | — |
| Dapdap Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Biasong Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Don Filomeno M. Torres Memorial National High School – Annex | — | — | — | — |
| Lanao Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lanao National High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Pilar
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Radio Tacloban | — | AAC+ 64 kbps |
Museums in Pilar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ormoc City Museum |
Libraries in Pilar
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donghol Community Learning Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Donghol Community Learning Center | 0.0 | |||||
| FCIC Elementary Library | 0.0 | |||||
| VSU Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pilar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agora Market | |||||
| Baybay City Public Market | |||||
| Community Talipapa | |||||
| Esperanza Public Market | |||||
| Mini Talipapa | |||||
| Mini Talipapa | |||||
| Naungan Wet Market | |||||
| Ormoc City Public Market | |||||
| Palompon Wet Market | |||||
| Poro Public Market | |||||
| San Francisco Public Market | |||||
| Tarok Fish Port | |||||
| VISCA MARKET |
Clinics in Pilar
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pilar
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Pilar
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mactan Cebu International Airport | CEB | Large Airport |
| Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport | TAC | Medium Airport |
| Ormoc Airport | OMC | Medium Airport |
| Biliran Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Camotes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Hilongos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Isabel PASAR Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Maasin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ubay Community Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pilar
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Brgy Imelda Church | |
| Saint Francis Xavier Parish Church | |
| San Vicente Ferrer Church | |
| Senior San Isidro Labrador Chapel |
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Pilar
What is the population of Pilar?
Pilar has a population of 12,454 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 339 people per square mile, spread across 12.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pilar?
Pilar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 173 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.9 inches.