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Sipalay, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Sipalay is a mid-size city in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 73,847. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

73,847 Population 504/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
100.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Sipalay

Sipalay

Sipalay, officially the City of Sipalay, is a component city in the province of Negros Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 73,847 people.

People

Population73,847
Density504/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain100.6 in/yr
Sunny Days178/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population73,847
Population Density504 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates9.7519°, 122.4042°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation100.6 inches (2,555 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sipalay

Sipalay is a mid-size city in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 73,847. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Sipalay

Sipalay has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2417 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 23.6° / 29.6° 97.1
Feb 26.7°C / 80°F 23.7° / 30.2° 87.9
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.9° 57.4
Apr 29°C / 84°F 25.1° / 33.2° 78.9
May 29.4°C / 85°F 26.7° / 33.5° 179.5
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 26.1° / 31.9° 291.8
Jul 27.8°C / 82°F 25.8° / 30.4° 336.7
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 25.8° / 30.1° 337.6
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 25.8° / 30.5° 243.8
Oct 27.9°C / 82°F 26.1° / 30.5° 347.9
Nov 27.9°C / 82°F 25.9° / 30.2° 162.4
Dec 27.3°C / 81°F 24.9° / 29.9° 196.3
Sipalay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 178 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 100.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days178 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area146.6 sq mi (379.8 km²)
Population Density504/sq mi
Coordinates9.7519°N, 122.4042°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.6"
165% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

388 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 92 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 37 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 56 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 77 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 95 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 61 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 75 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 27 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 141 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 98 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 94 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 25 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 43 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 130 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 14 km
Jul 11, 2011 28 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.3 34 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 142 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 78 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 122 km
Jul 11, 2011 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M5.3 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 73 km
2021 Rai Category 4 40 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 228 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 185 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 51 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 240 km
2006 Utor Category 3 240 km
2005 Roke Category 1 199 km
1998 Faith Category 1 252 km
1995 Zack Category 2 128 km
1994 Axel Category 1 230 km
1994 Owen Category 1 179 km
1993 Nell Category 1 158 km
1993 Manny Category 1 294 km
1990 Mike Category 4 105 km
1988 Skip Category 3 293 km
1986 Marge Category 1 252 km
1984 Agnes Category 3 206 km
1984 Ike Category 3 84 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 149 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 92 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 101 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 108 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 136 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 1.6 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 1.3 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.7 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 13.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 17.9 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 17.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 15.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
December 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in

Sipalay has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.9") and February the driest (0.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Sipalay

Institution Type Founded Website
Cabarrus Catholic College College
Central Philippines State University - Hinoba-an Campus University Visit →
Central Philippines State University - Sipalay Campus University Visit →

Schools in Sipalay

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Genaro P. Alvarez Elementary School
Holy Rosary Academy
Sipalay City National High School
Gil Montilla National High School
Nauhang Primary School
Barangay V Elementary School
Agripino Alvarez Elementary School
Cantaca Elementary School
Gil Montilla Elementary School
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Museums in Sipalay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Learning Center

Farmers Markets in Sipalay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Candoni Public Market
Cauayan Public Market
Cubay Flea Market
Hinoba-an Public Market
Public Market
Wet Market

Hotels in Sipalay

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bermuda Beach Resort
Big Bam Boo Resort
Buenaventura Beach Resort
Didai's Garden Resort
Francis lodge
Green Garden Resort
Sipalay Suites
Sulu Sunset Resort
Takatuka Beach Resort
Tawhay Resort

Restaurants in Sipalay

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Food Park
GROOGIES' soup and grill
KyLa, s
Snack Haus

Cafes in Sipalay

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe El Paso (best place in town for western tourists)
Carag's Cafe
Senior citizen coffe shop

Bus Stations in Sipalay

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ceres Terminal in 2025

Gas Stations in Sipalay

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petron Gas Station
PH #940516219

Airports Near Sipalay

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alvarez AirportSmall Airport
Basay Emergency AirportSmall Airport
Inampologan Island Private AirstripSmall Airport
Sipalay (San Jose) AirportSmall Airport
Tambo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sipalay

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Ni Cristo
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
74 m (243 ft)
Area
379.8 km² (146.6 mi²)
Founded
1948
Postal Code
6113
Website
sipalaycity.gov.ph/

Around Sipalay

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 12
Restaurants 3
Cafes 3
Bars 2
Hotels 9
Parks 2
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Sipalay

19 places within 15 km

🏖️ Beaches (7)
  • • Bugana Beach
  • • CampoQuino Bay Beach Resort
  • • East Beach
  • • Poblacion Beach
  • • Tabon Beach
  • + 2 more
🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • Bat Cave
🗼 Lighthouses (1)
  • • Matutindoc Point Lighthouse
⛰️ Peaks (6)
  • • Cabadiangan Mountain
  • • Calangcang Mountain
  • • Calatong Mountain
  • • Canturay Mountain
  • • Dapdap Hill
  • + 1 more
🏛️ Ruins (2)
  • • Maricalum Mining Corporation Ruins
  • • Maricalum Mining Corporation Ruins
🌄 Viewpoints (2)
  • • Eagle's Nest
  • • Sunset View Deck

🇵🇭 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 Sipalay

What is the population of Sipalay?

Sipalay has a population of 73,847 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 504 people per square mile, spread across 146.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sipalay?

Sipalay 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 81°F in July. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.6 inches.

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