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Rosario, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Rosario is a small city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 11,726. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

11,726 Population 254/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
105.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Rosario

Rosario

Rosario, officially the Autonomous City of Rosario, is a city in central Argentina, in the south of the province of Santa Fe. Located 300 km (186 mi) northwest of Buenos Aires on the west bank of the Paraná River, it is the country's third-most populous city after Buenos Aires and Córdoba. With a growing and important metropolitan area, Greater Rosario has an estimated population of 1,750,000 as of 2020. One of its main attractions includes the neoclassical, Art Nouveau, and Art Deco architecture that has been preserved in hundreds of residences, houses and public buildings. The city is also famous for being the birthplace of footballer Lionel Messi.

People

Population11,726
Density254/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain105.1 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population11,726
Population Density254 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates12.5223°, 124.4250°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation105.1 inches (2,669 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rosario

Rosario is a small city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 11,726. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 105.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Rosario

Rosario has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (28.4°C), the coldest is Feb (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2855 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 23.1° / 30.1° 371.0
Feb 25.6°C / 78°F 22.8° / 29.8° 207.5
Mar 26.3°C / 79°F 22.7° / 31.4° 132.5
Apr 27.3°C / 81°F 23.5° / 33° 131.1
May 28.4°C / 83°F 24.6° / 34.5° 164.3
Jun 28.1°C / 83°F 25° / 33.4° 154.2
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 25.1° / 33.1° 230.1
Aug 27.9°C / 82°F 25.3° / 33° 180.9
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 25.1° / 34° 233.0
Oct 27.6°C / 82°F 25° / 32.7° 335.9
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 25° / 31.5° 296.4
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 24.1° / 30.2° 418.7
Rosario has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 307 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 105.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area46.1 sq mi (119.5 km²)
Population Density254/sq mi
Coordinates12.5223°N, 124.4250°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 105.1"
176% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 16.00"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

994 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 M7.2 136 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 95 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 80 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 145 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 107 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 141 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 120 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 140 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 143 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 54 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 83 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 66 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 76 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 89 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 60 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 69 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 139 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 91 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 72 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 169 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 158 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 140 km
2022 Noru Category 5 288 km
2021 Rai Category 4 271 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 270 km
2020 Goni Category 5 121 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 232 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 26 km
2020 Molave Category 1 104 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 52 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 109 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 110 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 185 km
2015 Melor Category 4 21 km
2015 Noul Category 4 269 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 165 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 61 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 50 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 167 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 136 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 54 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 49 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 78 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 112 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 170 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 11.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 8.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 15.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 16.0 in Wettest

Rosario has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 114.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (16.0") and April the driest (4.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Rosario

Institution Type Founded Website
Balicuatro College of Arts and Trade College

Schools in Rosario

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
San Agustin Elementary School
Buenavista National High School
Buenavista Elementary School
Ligaya Elementary School
Toog Elementary School
Kailingan Elementary School
Aguada Primary School
Jamo-og Elementary School
Bantolinao Primary School
Guindaulan Elementary School
Enriqueta Elementary School
San Antonio National High School
Salhag Elementary School
Rosario Central School
Libertad Elementary School
San Antonio Elementary School
Rosario National High School
Guindaulan National High School
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Libraries in Rosario

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Samar Archives0.0
UEP Main Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rosario

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bobon Public Market
Catarman Wet Market
San Jose Public Market

Airports Near Rosario

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Calbayog AirportCYPMedium Airport
Catarman National AirportCRMMedium Airport
Bacon Community AirportSmall Airport
Batag AirportSmall Airport
Bulan AirportSmall Airport
Catbalogan AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
San Isidro (Dolores Timber) AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rosario

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Souls for Christ Rosario (Assemblies of God)

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Area
31.6 km² (12.2 mi²)
Postal Code
6416

🇵🇭 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 Rosario

What is the population of Rosario?

Rosario has a population of 11,726 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 254 people per square mile, spread across 46.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rosario?

Rosario has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 105.1 inches.

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