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Samboan, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Samboan is a small town in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 3,645. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,645 Population 209/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
65.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Samboan

Samboan

Samboan, officially the Municipality of Samboan, is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 20,736 people.

People

Population3,645
Density209/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain65.5 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population3,645
Population Density209 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates9.5276°, 123.3069°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation65.5 inches (1,663 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Samboan

Samboan is a small town in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 3,645. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Samboan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area17.4 sq mi (45.2 km²)
Population Density209/sq mi
Coordinates9.5276°N, 123.3069°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.5"
72% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.66"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

518 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 97 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 54 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 146 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 124 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 138 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 46 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 73 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 105 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 140 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 41 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 51 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 105 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 110 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 63 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 140 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 89 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 77 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 113 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 136 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 120 km
2021 Rai Category 4 64 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 242 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 300 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 191 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 59 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 243 km
2006 Utor Category 3 250 km
2005 Roke Category 1 162 km
1998 Faith Category 1 277 km
1995 Zack Category 2 145 km
1994 Axel Category 2 218 km
1994 Owen Category 1 117 km
1993 Nell Category 1 127 km
1990 Mike Category 4 119 km
1988 Skip Category 4 255 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 294 km
1986 Marge Category 1 158 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 220 km
1984 Ike Category 4 71 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 34 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 100 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 125 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 138 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 154 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.6 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in

Samboan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 65.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.7") and April the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Samboan

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Basak Elementary School - - - -
Bulangsuran Integrated School - Elementary - - - -
Bulangsuran Integrated School - Secondary - - - -
Colase Elementary School - - - -
Cambigong Elementary School - - - -
Samboan National High School - - - -
Cañang Elementary School - - - -
Jumangpas Elementary School - - - -
Cañorong Elementary School - - - -
Kamburoy Elementary School - - - -
Samboan Central Elementary School - - - -
Manuel L. Quezon Elementary School - - - -
Monteverde Elementary School - - - -
Pedro B. Uy Calderon Memorial National High School - - - -
Kalatagan Elementary School - - - -
Tangbo Elementary School - - - -
Dalahikan Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Samboan

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Natin Argao - AAC 64 kbps
STARR Radio Tayasan - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Samboan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cata-al World War Ⅱ Museum
Museo Oslob
Museo Vicente
National Museum of the Philippines - Dumaguete
Rodolfo B. Gonzales Museum of Natural History
Silliman Anthropology Museum
Whale Bone Museum

Libraries in Samboan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amlan Municipal Library0.0
Balili Barangay Library0.0
Dumaguete City Public Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Negros Oriental Library Hub0.0

Farmers Markets in Samboan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alcoy Public Market
Alegria Public Market
Amlan Public Market
Bagacay Farmers' Market
Bais City Public Market
Bindoy Public Market
Boljoon Public Market
Daro Satellite Market
Domolog Public Market
Dumaguete City Public Market
Fish Market
Fish With Debones Service
Malabuyoc Public Market
Mangnao Wet Market
Manjuyod Public Market
Nug-as Public Market
Oslob Public Market
Pamplona New Public Market
Samboan Public Market
San Jose Public Market
Santander Public Market
Sibulan Public Market
Talaptap Sunday Farmer's Market
Tanjay Public Market
Valencia Public Market

Hotels in Samboan

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fantasy Place

Gas Stations in Samboan

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petron

Airports Near Samboan

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bohol-Panglao International AirportTAGMedium Airport
Sibulan AirportDGTMedium Airport
Alvarez Airport-Small Airport
Basay Emergency Airport-Small Airport
Siquijor Airport-Small Airport
Tambo Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Samboan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Michael the Archangel Church

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
156 m (512 ft)
Area
45.2 km² (17.4 mi²)
Founded
1784
Postal Code
6027

🇵🇭 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 Samboan

What is the population of Samboan?

Samboan has a population of 3,645 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 209 people per square mile, spread across 17.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Samboan?

Samboan 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 81°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.5 inches.

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