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Sara, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Sara is a small town in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 4,062. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

4,062 Population 62/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
91.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Sara

Sara

Sara, officially the Municipality of Sara, is a municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 55,476 people.

People

Population4,062
Density62/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain91.5 in/yr
Sunny Days170/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population4,062
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates11.2579°, 123.0138°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation91.5 inches (2,324 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sara

Sara is a small town in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 4,062. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 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 91.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Sara 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 91.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area65.3 sq mi (169.0 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates11.2579°N, 123.0138°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.5"
141% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 11.77"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

213 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 M7.1 134 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 142 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 149 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 143 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 142 km
Sep 1, 2003 30 km SE of Tugdan, Philippines M5.8 125 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 148 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 143 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 138 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 73 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 132 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 114 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 137 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 83 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 148 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 98 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 146 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 142 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 46 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 76 km
2021 Rai Category 4 133 km
2021 Conson Category 1 287 km
2020 Goni Category 5 257 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 162 km
2020 Molave Category 1 223 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 206 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 62 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 252 km
2015 Melor Category 4 179 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 242 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 152 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 48 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 225 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 61 km
2006 Durian Category 4 247 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 227 km
2006 Utor Category 3 68 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 173 km
2005 Roke Category 1 95 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 51 142 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 59 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 72 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 95 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 6.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 10.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 11.8 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 10.9 in
December 80°F (26°C) 9.2 in

Sara has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.8") and April the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Sara

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Eucharistic King Academy
Apelo Elementary School
Ilaya Elementary School
Dapdapan Primary School
Juaneza Elementary School
San Luis National High School
San Luis Elementary School
Tentay Primary School
Antonio Yusay Memorial Primary School
Labigan Elementary School
Sara Central Elementary School
Tubogan Primary School
Alfredo Sanson Memorial Elementary School
Sara National High School
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Radio Stations near Sara

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Star FM Roxas AAC
DYJJ IBC Radio 1296 AM music, news MP3 128 kbps
Love Radio Roxas MP3 96 kbps

Libraries in Sara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Maayon National High School Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Balasan Public Market
Barotac Viejo Public Market
Dacuton Public Market
Estancia New Public Market
Hipona Wet market
Market
Panit-an Public Market
pilar public market
Public Market
San Rafael Public Market

Clinics in Sara

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PH #4197179087

Gas Stations in Sara

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
PH #1055566729

Banks in Sara

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BDO Network Bank
LANDBANK
RCBC

Stadiums & Teams in Sara

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sara

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Iloilo International AirportILOLarge Airport
Kalibo International AirportKLOLarge Airport
Roxas AirportRXSMedium Airport
Guimaras AirportSmall Airport
Refugio AirstripSmall Airport
Sicogon AirstripICOSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sara

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. John the Baptist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
50 m (164 ft)
Area
169.0 km² (65.2 mi²)
Postal Code
5014
Website
sarailoilo.com

🇵🇭 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 Sara

What is the population of Sara?

Sara has a population of 4,062 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 65.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sara?

Sara 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 91.5 inches.

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