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Sulat, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Sulat is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 4,684. Elevation: 79 ft (24 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

4,684 Population 72/sq mi density
79 ft Elevation 24 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
148.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Sulat

Sulat

Sulat, officially the Municipality of Sulat, is a municipality in the province of Eastern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 15,776 people.

People

Population4,684
Density72/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain148.1 in/yr
Sunny Days113/yr
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Population4,684
Population Density72 / sq mi
Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Coordinates11.8103°, 125.4544°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation148.1 inches (3,761 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sulat

Sulat is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 4,684. The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet (24 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 148.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Sulat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 113 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 148.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 79 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.7°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days113 days/yr

Geography

Elevation79 ft (24 m)
Area65.5 sq mi (169.7 km²)
Population Density72/sq mi
Coordinates11.8103°N, 125.4544°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 148.1"
290% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 22.09"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,545 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 31 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 95 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 92 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 31 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 57 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 18 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 65 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 118 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 6 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 28 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 67 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 95 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 119 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 58 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 126 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 31 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 72 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 126 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 57 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 223 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 103 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 140 km
2021 Rai Category 5 205 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 244 km
2020 Goni Category 5 216 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 47 km
2020 Molave Category 1 191 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 124 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 73 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 188 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 233 km
2015 Melor Category 4 85 km
2015 Noul Category 3 276 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 39 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 103 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 19 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 115 km
2013 Utor Category 2 299 km
2011 Songda Category 4 264 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 130 km
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 100 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 31 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 57 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 141 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 105 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 120 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 172 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 20.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 13.7 in
March 78°F (25°C) 9.5 in
April 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in
November 78°F (26°C) 20.0 in
December 77°F (25°C) 22.1 in Wettest

Sulat has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 148.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (22.1") and August the driest (6.7").

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Schools in Sulat

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
San Francisco Elementary School
Loyola Academy of Sulat
Sulat National High School
Sulat Central Elementary School
Santo Niño Elementary School
A-et Elementary School
San Juan Elementary School
San Mateo Elementary School
Del Remedio Elementary School
Maglipay Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Sulat

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KJM 94.3 FM AAC 64 kbps

Libraries in Sulat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Dolores Municipal Library0.0
ESSU Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sulat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bagacay Public Market
Borongan Public Market
Can-Avid Wet and Dry Market Center
Dolores Public Market

Gas Stations in Sulat

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petron
PH #1368407845

Airports Near Sulat

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Borongan AirportBPASmall Airport
Catbalogan AirportSmall Airport
San Isidro (Dolores Timber) AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Area
169.8 km² (65.5 mi²)
Postal Code
6815
Website
sulat-esamar.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 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 Sulat

What is the population of Sulat?

Sulat has a population of 4,684 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 72 people per square mile, spread across 65.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sulat?

Sulat has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 113 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 148.1 inches.

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