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Siquijor, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Siquijor is a small city in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 10,259. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

10,259 Population 293/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
59.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Siquijor

Siquijor

Siquijor, officially the Province of Siquijor, is a Philippine island province located within the Negros Island Region. Its largest town and capital is the municipality of Siquijor. The province lies south of Cebu, southeast of Negros Oriental, southwest of Bohol, and north of Mindanao.

People

Population10,259
Density293/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain59.3 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population10,259
Population Density293 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates9.2142°, 123.5150°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation59.3 inches (1,507 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Siquijor

Siquijor is a small city in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 10,259. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 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 59.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Siquijor

Siquijor has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Feb (26.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1970 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 25.7° / 28.5° 124.5
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 25.5° / 28.1° 80.1
Mar 27.3°C / 81°F 25.9° / 28.6° 64.5
Apr 28.1°C / 82°F 26.4° / 29.4° 74.2
May 28.8°C / 84°F 26.8° / 30.4° 131.6
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 26.9° / 30.5° 195.2
Jul 28.5°C / 83°F 26.5° / 30.4° 240.0
Aug 28.7°C / 84°F 27° / 30.5° 200.9
Sep 28.7°C / 84°F 26.8° / 30.5° 153.2
Oct 28.7°C / 84°F 26.9° / 30.4° 223.3
Nov 28.7°C / 84°F 26.8° / 29.9° 209.7
Dec 28.1°C / 83°F 26.6° / 29.5° 272.6
Siquijor 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 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area35.0 sq mi (90.7 km²)
Population Density293/sq mi
Coordinates9.2142°N, 123.5150°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

462 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 99 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 143 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 94 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 134 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 88 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 52 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 122 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 143 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 75 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 83 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 67 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 143 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 103 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 107 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 103 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 62 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 112 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 144 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 69 km
Jun 27, 1998 31 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.3 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 158 km
2021 Rai Category 4 101 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 273 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 222 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 34 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 276 km
2006 Utor Category 1 276 km
2005 Roke Category 1 190 km
1995 Zack Category 2 177 km
1994 Axel Category 2 241 km
1994 Owen Category 1 138 km
1993 Nell Category 1 148 km
1990 Mike Category 4 153 km
1988 Skip Category 4 276 km
1986 Marge Category 1 151 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 257 km
1984 Ike Category 4 99 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 163 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 94 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (38 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 38 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 127 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 140 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 162 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 2.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.5 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in

Siquijor has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.4") and April the driest (2.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Siquijor

Institution Type Founded Website
Lazi Technical Institute College
Siquijor State College College Visit →
Siquijor State College - Lazi Campus College Visit →

Schools in Siquijor

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
San Antonio National High School
Ibabao Elementary School
BIT International School
Cantabon Elementary School
Caipilan Elementary School
Siquijor Provincial Science High School
Bolos Elementary School
Candanay Elementary School
Pangi Elementary School
Carmelite Collegr of Siquijor, Inc.
San Antonio Elementary School
Cang-alwang National High School
Cang-alwang Elementary School
Quezon Memorial Institute of Siquijor
Siquijor Integrated School
Siquijor Integrated School - Poblacion Campus
Assisi High School
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Radio Stations near Siquijor

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Siquijor

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Island Seashell Museum & Souvenir Shop
Museo Vicente
National Museum of the Philippines - Dumaguete
Rodolfo B. Gonzales Museum of Natural History
Seashell Museum
Silliman Anthropology Museum
Whale Bone Museum

Libraries in Siquijor

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bulak Library0.0
Dumaguete City Public Library0.0
Libo Reading Center0.0
Main Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Negros Oriental Library Hub0.0

Farmers Markets in Siquijor

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bacong Public Market
Bagacay Farmers' Market
Campalanas Public Market
Commercial Building 1
Commercial Building 2
Daro Satellite Market
Dumaguete City Public Market
Fish Landing
Fishmarket
Larena Public Market
Lazi Public Market
Luzong Market
Mangnao Wet Market
Maria Public Market
Public Market Building № 2
Public Market Stall
San Juan Public Market
Santander Public Market
Sibulan Public Market
Wet Market

Hotels in Siquijor

10 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Asisi Hotel
CoombsGuestHouse
Dastraum Guesthouse
Diamond de Siquijor
EM's Seaside Inn
Isla Inn
MLB
thornton s sea view
Tori's Paradise
Villa Marmarine

Restaurants in Siquijor

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bell View Restaurant
Das Traum Restaurant
M's Place
The Big Belly Restaurant
WNT‘S Food Hub

Clinics in Siquijor

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Siquijor Rural Health Unit

Dentists in Siquijor

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cortez Dental Clinic

Gas Stations in Siquijor

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petron
Petron

Banks in Siquijor

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Development Bank of the Philippines
Metrobank

Gyms in Siquijor

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gym

Airports Near Siquijor

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bohol-Panglao International AirportTAGMedium Airport
Dipolog AirportDPLMedium Airport
Sibulan AirportDGTMedium Airport
Siquijor AirportSmall Airport
Tambo AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Siquijor

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
PHLPost

Churches & Religious Organizations in Siquijor

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal ng Siquijor
San Antonio Catholic Church
Siquijor Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
29 m (95 ft)
Area
90.7 km² (35.0 mi²)
Founded
1794
Postal Code
6225

🇵🇭 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 Siquijor

What is the population of Siquijor?

Siquijor has a population of 10,259 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 293 people per square mile, spread across 35.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Siquijor?

Siquijor 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 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.3 inches.

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