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Tortosa, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Tortosa is a small city in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 7,048. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

7,048 Population 75/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
92.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Tortosa

Tortosa

Tortosa is the capital of the comarca of Baix Ebre, in Catalonia, Spain.

People

Population7,048
Density75/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain92.4 in/yr
Sunny Days168/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population7,048
Population Density75 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates10.9329°, 123.0900°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation92.4 inches (2,347 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tortosa

Tortosa is a small city in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 7,048. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 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 92.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Tortosa 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 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 92.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days168 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area94.6 sq mi (245.0 km²)
Population Density75/sq mi
Coordinates10.9329°N, 123.0900°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.4"
143% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 105 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 117 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 124 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 143 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 126 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 95 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 89 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 149 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 101 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 55 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 135 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 98 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 144 km
Feb 7, 2012 11 km NNW of Minolos, Philippines M5.3 90 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 120 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km N of Nahawan, Philippines M5.3 147 km
Oct 20, 2013 10 km WSW of Loon, Philippines M5.3 146 km
Feb 8, 2012 12 km ESE of Hibaiyo, Philippines M5.3 85 km
Feb 27, 2000 6 km SSW of Hamtic, Philippines M5.2 127 km
Aug 13, 2022 26 km S of Magdalena, Philippines M5.1 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 39 km
2021 Rai Category 4 95 km
2020 Goni Category 5 291 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 194 km
2020 Molave Category 1 260 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 243 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 92 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 287 km
2015 Melor Category 4 212 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 275 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 179 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 73 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 193 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 96 km
2006 Durian Category 4 280 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 255 km
2006 Utor Category 3 99 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 204 km
2005 Roke Category 1 78 km
2004 Muifa Category 1 263 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 51 105 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 24 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 36 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 58 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 171 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 187 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 6.6 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
April 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in
May 84°F (29°C) 6.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 12.2 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 11.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in

Tortosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 92.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.2") and March the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Tortosa

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tortosa Elementary School
Don Cornelo Y. Consing Memorial School
SAARBA Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Tortosa

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Bacolod MP3 64 kbps
DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz gospel AAC 64 kbps
Star FM Bacolod MP3
Radyo Natin Madridejos cebu, filipino AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Tortosa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Angel Araneta Ledesma House
Balay Negrense Museum
Balay ni Tana Dikang
Benita Jara House
Casa Grande (General Aniceto Lacson Ancestral House)
Don Bernardino Jalandoni Museum
Lizares Mansion
Manuel Severino Hofileña House

Libraries in Tortosa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cadiz City Library0.0
DLNHS Library0.0
DLNHS Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tortosa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barotac Viejo Public Market
Cadiz City Public Market
Enrique B. Magalona Public Market
Market
Silay Public Market
Talisay Public Market
Victorias Commercial Center (VCC)

Monuments in Tortosa

4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bangga ibos
Crossing gin-ulayan
Hda. Cuacong
Jusifina pertillano

Airports Near Tortosa

9 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tortosa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church of the Cartwheels

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
166 m (545 ft)
Area
133.9 km² (51.7 mi²)
Founded
1906
Postal Code
6119
Website
victoriascity.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 Tortosa

What is the population of Tortosa?

Tortosa has a population of 7,048 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 75 people per square mile, spread across 94.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tortosa?

Tortosa 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 168 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.4 inches.

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