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Union, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Union is a small town in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 4,581. Elevation: 56 ft (17 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

4,581 Population 14/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
69.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Union

Union

San Francisco, officially the Municipality of San Francisco, is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 61,092 people.

People

Population4,581
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain69.6 in/yr
Sunny Days210/yr
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Population4,581
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Coordinates10.6695°, 124.3252°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation69.6 inches (1,768 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Union

Union is a small town in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 4,581. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet (17 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Union has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 210 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days210 days/yr

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area327.2 sq mi (847.5 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates10.6695°N, 124.3252°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 69.6"
83% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.54"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

673 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 91 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 109 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 143 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 110 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 150 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 61 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 134 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 149 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 112 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 61 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 112 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 111 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 120 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 75 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 115 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 139 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 61 km
Oct 24, 1993 16 km SW of Cabay, Philippines M5.6 138 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 136 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 49 km
2021 Rai Category 5 65 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 181 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 251 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 103 km
2015 Melor Category 4 217 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 211 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 143 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 252 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 64 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 217 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 115 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 240 km
2006 Utor Category 3 96 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 195 km
2005 Roke Category 1 63 km
2004 Nida Category 5 256 km
2000 Xangsane Category 1 279 km
1998 Faith Category 1 138 km
1995 Zack Category 2 20 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 78 km
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 143 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 66 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 98 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 107 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 118 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 120 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 134 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 3.9 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.8 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.5 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 4.2 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 6.9 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in

Union has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 69.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.5") and April the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Union

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cabonga-an Elementary School
Cambat-an Primary School
Lorenzo C. Tanza Memorial National High School
Union Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Union

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Cebu MP3 128 kbps
Star FM 95.5 Cebu music, news MP3
Yes The Best Cebu MP3 64 kbps
All Radio 97.1 Cebu music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
DYAB One Radyo 1512 AM news, talk AAC 463 kbps
Radio Disney Philippines - Cebu FM 87.5 pop MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Union

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agora Market
Esperanza Public Market
Poro Public Market
San Francisco Public Market
Wednesday Market

Restaurants in Union

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Delfin’s Island Family Farm

Airports Near Union

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Bantayan AirportSmall Airport
Camotes AirstripSmall Airport
Danao Ultralight AirportSmall Airport
Hilongos AirportSmall Airport
Isabel PASAR AirportSmall Airport
Limasawa AirstripSmall Airport
Maasin AirportSmall Airport
Ubay Community AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
29 m (95 ft)
Area
106.9 km² (41.3 mi²)
Postal Code
6050

🇵🇭 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 Union

What is the population of Union?

Union has a population of 4,581 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 327.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Union?

Union has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 69.6 inches.

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