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Pototan, Philippines
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Pototan is a small city in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 10,195. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Pototan
Pototan, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 78,919 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,195 |
| Population Density | 272 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.9437°, 122.6352° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Western Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 115.5 inches (2,934 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Pototan
Pototan is a small city in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 10,195. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 115.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Pototan
Pototan has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F). The hottest month is Nov (24°C), the coldest is Jan (21.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2092 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 37.5 sq mi (97.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 272/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.9437°N, 122.6352°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | TANON STRAIT | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 51 | 122 km |
| 1948 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | - | 74 | 51 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 80 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 9.4 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in |
Pototan has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 82.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.5") and February the driest (2.2").
Schools in Pototan
12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Integrated Academy | - | - | - | - |
| Pototan Pilot Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Rizal Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Batuan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pototan National Comprehensive High School | - | - | - | - |
| Lay-ahan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Guinacas Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Naslo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Doña Trinidad Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Edmundo Dayot Memorial Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Palanguia National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Palanguia Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Pototan
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bombo Radyo Iloilo | news | AAC | |
| Love Radio Bacolod | - | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 105.9 Wild FM | hot ac, opm | AAC+ 24 kbps | |
| Star FM Bacolod | - | MP3 | |
| Radyo Natin Madridejos | cebu, filipino | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Love Radio Iloilo | - | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Pototan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandy Museum by Emperador | ||||
| Brandy Museum by Emperador | ||||
| Casa Gamboa Jaro Museum | ||||
| Casa Gamboa Jaro Museum | ||||
| Casa Mariquit | ||||
| Casa Mariquit | ||||
| Iloilo Maritime Museum | ||||
| Iloilo Maritime Museum | ||||
| Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art | ||||
| Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art | ||||
| Lopez Museum and Library | ||||
| Lopez Museum and Library | ||||
| Musée d' Arsie | ||||
| Musée d' Arsie | ||||
| Museo Iloilo | ||||
| Museo Iloilo | ||||
| Museum of Philippine Maritime History | ||||
| Museum of Philippine Maritime History | ||||
| National Museum of the Philippines - Iloilo | ||||
| National Museum of the Philippines - Iloilo | ||||
| Pototan Museum and Public Library | ||||
| Raul Gonzales Memorial Museum | ||||
| Raul Gonzales Memorial Museum | ||||
| Science XPdition Iloilo | ||||
| Science XPdition Iloilo | ||||
| Sta. Barbara Centennial Museum and Convention Center |
Libraries in Pototan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DepEd Division Library Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Dr. Graciano Lopez Jaena Shrine and Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Henry Luce III Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Homework Study Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Homework Study Hub | 0.0 | |||||
| Iloilo Provincial Library & Archives Office | 0.0 | |||||
| Iloilo Provincial Library & Archives Office | 0.0 | |||||
| LES Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Lopez Jaena Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Lopez Jaena Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Lopez Jaena Hall | 0.0 | |||||
| Tomas Confesor Library | 0.0 | |||||
| USA Library | 0.0 | |||||
| USA Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Pototan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alimodian Public Market | |||||
| Alta Tierra Mini Market | |||||
| Anilao Public Market | |||||
| Badiangan Public Market | |||||
| Banate Public Market | |||||
| Barotac Nuevo Public Market | |||||
| Barotac Viejo Public Market | |||||
| Bolilao Talipapa | |||||
| Buenavista Dry Goods Market | |||||
| Buenavista New Terminal Market | |||||
| Cabatauan Public Market | |||||
| Cabatuan Public Market | |||||
| Calinog Public Market | |||||
| Duenas Public Market | |||||
| Gabaldon Market | |||||
| Janiuay Public Market | |||||
| Jaro Public Market | |||||
| Jaro Small Market | |||||
| Jayobo Public Market, Ioilo | |||||
| La Paz Public Market | |||||
| Lambunao Public Market | |||||
| Lanas Trading Center | |||||
| Maasin Public Market | |||||
| Mandurriao Public Market | |||||
| Mohon Small Market | |||||
| Molo Public Market | |||||
| New Public Market | |||||
| Pakiad Talipapa | |||||
| Pakiad Talipapa | |||||
| Passi Public Market | |||||
| Pavia Public Market | |||||
| Plazuela Dos Farmers' Market | |||||
| Plazuela Dos Farmers' Market | |||||
| Pototan Public Market | |||||
| Salomon Talipapa | |||||
| Sambag Mini Market | |||||
| San Enrique Public Market | |||||
| San Miguel Public Market | |||||
| San Rafael Public Market | |||||
| Santa Barbara Public Market | |||||
| Zaraga Public Market | |||||
| Zarraga Public Market |
Hotels in Pototan
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Pototan
6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Pototan
1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Pototan
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Pototan
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Pototan
10 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Pototan
4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Pototan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Pototan
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bacolod-Silay International Airport | BCD | Large Airport |
| Iloilo International Airport | ILO | Large Airport |
| Kalibo International Airport | KLO | Large Airport |
| Evelio Javier Airport | EUQ | Medium Airport |
| Roxas Airport | RXS | Medium Airport |
| Guimaras Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Inampologan Island Private Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sicogon Airstrip | ICO | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Pototan
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Pototan Post Office |
Treatment Centers in Pototan
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Fuentebella-Basco Optical Clinic | ||
| Hormigoso | ||
| Lifesmiles | ||
| Maxicare Primary Care Clinic | ||
| Medicus | ||
| St. Peregrine Center for Health | ||
| Tapales Veterinary Clinic | ||
| The Medical City Clinic | ||
| Women and maternal |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Pototan
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Patronage of Saint Joseph Parish Church | |
| Pototan Baptist Church |
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What is the population of Pototan?
Pototan has a population of 10,195 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 272 people per square mile, spread across 37.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Pototan?
Pototan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 115.5 inches.