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Tabontabon, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Tabontabon is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,557. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,557 Population 274/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
111.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Tabontabon

Tabontabon

Tabontabon, officially the Municipality of Tabontabon, is a municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 12,157 people.

People

Population2,557
Density274/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain111.6 in/yr
Sunny Days141/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population2,557
Population Density274 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates11.0408°, 124.9611°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation111.6 inches (2,834 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tabontabon

Tabontabon is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 2,557. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 111.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Tabontabon

Tabontabon has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Jan (26.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2785 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.7°C / 80°F 24.1° / 29.3° 346.6
Feb 27°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.2° 259.6
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.1° 234.5
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.6° 115.3
May 29°C / 84°F 25.9° / 32° 139.6
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.6° / 31.9° 213.1
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31.6° 185.0
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.1° 167.6
Sep 28.6°C / 83°F 25.4° / 31.8° 175.0
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 25° / 31.5° 227.8
Nov 28°C / 82°F 24.9° / 31° 285.9
Dec 27.3°C / 81°F 24.5° / 30.1° 435.4
Tabontabon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 141 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 111.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days141 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area9.3 sq mi (24.2 km²)
Population Density274/sq mi
Coordinates11.0408°N, 124.9611°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.6"
194% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 14.96"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,367 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 132 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 132 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 118 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 146 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 38 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 137 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 84 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 98 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 119 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 120 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 140 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 143 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 143 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 136 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 130 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 143 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 136 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 78 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 134 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 20 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 40 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 241 km
2021 Rai Category 5 117 km
2020 Goni Category 5 294 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 129 km
2020 Molave Category 1 263 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 208 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 41 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 274 km
2015 Melor Category 4 175 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 132 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 96 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 196 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 18 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 277 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 65 km
2006 Durian Category 4 262 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 173 km
2006 Utor Category 1 44 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 142 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 37 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 146 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 19 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 71 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 89 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 191 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 12.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 9.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 15.0 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 14.4 in

Tabontabon has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 111.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.0") and April the driest (6.2").

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Schools in Tabontabon

35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mohon Primary School - - - -
Picas Elementary School - - - -
Camote Elementary School - - - -
Guingauan Elementary School - - - -
Capahuan Elementary School - - - -
Jabong Elementary School - - - -
Mercaduhay Elementary School - - - -
Belisong Primary School - - - -
San Pablo Elementary School - - - -
San Vicente Elementary School - - - -
Aslum Elementary School - - - -
Libas Elementary School - - - -
Patong Elementary School - - - -
Santa Cruz Elementary School - - - -
Ada Primary School - - - -
Guingauan Primary School - - - -
Cahumayhumayan Elementary School - - - -
Binongto-an Elementary School - - - -
Calsadahay Elementary School - - - -
Tabontabon Central School - - - -
Bongdo Elementary School - - - -
Villahermosa Primary School - - - -
Anibong Elementary School - - - -
Kiling National High School - - - -
Balingasag Primary School - - - -
Justimbaste-Remandaban National High School - - - -
Amandangay Primary School - - - -
Calutan Primary School - - - -
Cogon Elementary School - - - -
Dacay Elementary School - - - -
San Isidro Elementary School - - - -
San Victor Elementary School - - - -
Salvador Elementary School - - - -
Maghulod Elementary School - - - -
Canbalisara Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tabontabon

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dream Radio Tacloban - AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Tabontabon

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Natural Museum and Herbarium
Price Mansion
Santo Niño Shrine

Libraries in Tabontabon

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alangalan Municipal Library0.0
Jaro Municipal Library0.0
Javier's library building0.0
LNU Gradschool Library0.0
LNU Gradschool Library0.0
LNU Undergrad Library0.0
LNU Undergrad Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Old Palo Public Library0.0
Old Palo Public Library0.0
Palo Children's Library0.0
PCS School Library0.0
UPTC Library Building0.0

Farmers Markets in Tabontabon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alangalang Public Market
Antonina
Basey Public Market
Burauen Commercial Complex
Burauen Public Market
by Stalls
Dagami Public Market
Dried Fish Section
Dulag Public Market
Dulag Wet Market
Fish Section
Fruits & Vegetable Section
Fruits & Vegetable Section
Fruits & Vegetable Section
Jaro Public Market
La Paz Shopping Square
Meat & Poultry Section
Mini Market
Palo Public Market
Pastrana Public Market
Pastrana Public Market
Public market
Root Crops Section
San Jose Public Market
Tacloban Super Market
Tanauan New Public Market
Tanauan New Wet Public Market
Temporary Market
Tindahan ni CF
Tolosa Public Market
V&G Flea Market (Talipapa)
Wet Market

Stadiums & Teams in Tabontabon

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tabontabon

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Biliran Airport-Small Airport
Borongan AirportBPASmall Airport
Camotes Airstrip-Small Airport
Hilongos Airport-Small Airport
Isabel PASAR Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Tabontabon

11 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Accu-right Medical and Diagnostic Center
Acebedo Optical & Eyecare Clinic
CQ and D medical clinic
Dermatology Skin Health Clinic
EC Maternity Clinic & Laboratory
Life Extension
MGM Clinic
Rayleen's Polyclinic and Diagnostic Center
RH Medical Clinic
St. Camillus Multispecialty Clinic
The Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tabontabon

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Isidro De Labrador Chapel
Tabontabon Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
23 m (75 ft)
Area
24.2 km² (9.3 mi²)
Postal Code
6504

🇵🇭 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 Tabontabon

What is the population of Tabontabon?

Tabontabon has a population of 2,557 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 274 people per square mile, spread across 9.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tabontabon?

Tabontabon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 141 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 111.6 inches.

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