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Zarraga, Philippines

Western Visayas · Philippines

Zarraga is a small town in Western Visayas, Philippines with a population of 3,253. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

3,253 Population 155/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
115.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Zarraga

Zarraga

Zarraga, officially the Municipality of Zarraga, is a municipality in the province of Iloilo, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 27,852 people.

People

Population3,253
Density155/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain115.5 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population3,253
Population Density155 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates10.8197°, 122.6081°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceWestern Visayas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation115.5 inches (2,934 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zarraga

Zarraga is a small town in Philippines (Western Visayas) with a population of 3,253. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 115.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Zarraga

Zarraga has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F). The hottest month is Nov (24°C), the coldest is Jan (21.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2092 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.4°C / 71°F 18.2° / 24.5° 46.3
Feb 21.8°C / 71°F 18.5° / 25.1° 38.8
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 18.6° / 25.8° 42.7
Apr 23.1°C / 74°F 19.2° / 27° 67.0
May 23.2°C / 74°F 19.6° / 26.8° 166.8
Jun 22.6°C / 73°F 19.4° / 25.9° 272.9
Jul 23.6°C / 74°F 20.5° / 26.7° 352.8
Aug 23.7°C / 75°F 20.6° / 26.8° 354.1
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 20.7° / 26.9° 268.4
Oct 23.8°C / 75°F 20.3° / 27.3° 224.0
Nov 24°C / 75°F 20.5° / 27.6° 135.0
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 20.1° / 26.8° 123.3
Zarraga 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 318 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 115.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area21.0 sq mi (54.5 km²)
Population Density155/sq mi
Coordinates10.8197°N, 122.6081°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.5"
204% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 12.64"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

278 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Jul 21, 2025.

Jun 14, 1990 0 km ESE of Union, Philippines M7.1 130 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 112 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 117 km
May 12, 1997 43 km SW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.9 126 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 123 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 94 km
Jun 14, 1990 19 km SSW of Union, Philippines M5.6 123 km
Sep 29, 2000 34 km SW of Taclobo, Philippines M5.6 142 km
Jul 23, 1990 7 km W of Da-an Sur, Philippines M5.6 58 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 106 km
Jun 14, 1990 8 km SSW of Manika, Philippines M5.5 67 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 31 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 122 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 117 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 130 km
Aug 15, 2016 21 km SE of Bugasong, Philippines M5.4 46 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 93 km
Jul 11, 2011 30 km WSW of Maricalom, Philippines M5.3 147 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km W of Tampocon, Philippines M5.3 121 km
Jul 11, 2011 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M5.3 143 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 48 km
2021 Rai Category 4 81 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 226 km
2020 Molave Category 1 265 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 254 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 111 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 292 km
2015 Melor Category 4 231 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 300 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 216 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 65 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 169 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 121 km
2006 Durian Category 4 299 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 290 km
2006 Utor Category 3 120 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 235 km
2005 Roke Category 1 131 km
2004 Muifa Category 1 246 km
1998 Faith Category 1 132 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 51 112 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake 74 42 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Silay (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 68 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 73 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 73 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in
April 84°F (29°C) 2.8 in
May 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 10.7 in
July 80°F (26°C) 12.6 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 12.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 11.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 11.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in

Zarraga has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.6") and February the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Zarraga

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Zarraga Central Elementary School
Mambuyo Elementary School
Zarraga Training School Inc.
Cagamutan Elementary School
Bantud-Fabrica Elementary School
Payao National High School
Payao Elementary School
Sacred Heart Academy
Calaboa Elementary School
Balud Primary School
Don B. Jalandoni National High School
Don Benjamin Jalandoni Memorial Elementary School
Bungso-an Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Zarraga

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bombo Radyo Iloilo news AAC
Love Radio Bacolod MP3 64 kbps
105.9 Wild FM hot ac, opm AAC+ 24 kbps
Star FM Bacolod MP3
Radyo Natin Madridejos cebu, filipino AAC 64 kbps
Love Radio Iloilo MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Zarraga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Brandy Museum by Emperador
Brandy Museum by Emperador
Casa Gamboa Jaro Museum
Casa Gamboa Jaro Museum
Casa Mariquit
Casa Mariquit
Iloilo Maritime Museum
Iloilo Maritime Museum
Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art
Iloilo Museum of Contemporary Art
Lopez Museum and Library
Lopez Museum and Library
Musée d' Arsie
Musée d' Arsie
Museo de Guimaras
Museo Iloilo
Museo Iloilo
Museum of Philippine Economic History
Museum of Philippine Economic History
Museum of Philippine Maritime History
Museum of Philippine Maritime History
National Museum of the Philippines - Iloilo
National Museum of the Philippines - Iloilo
Pototan Museum and Public Library
Raul Gonzales Memorial Museum
Raul Gonzales Memorial Museum
Rosendo Mejica Museum and Historical Landmark
Rosendo Mejica Museum and Historical Landmark
Science XPdition Iloilo
Science XPdition Iloilo
Sta. Barbara Centennial Museum and Convention Center

Libraries in Zarraga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
DepEd Division Library Hub0.0
Dr. Graciano Lopez Jaena Shrine and Library0.0
Henry Luce III Library0.0
Homework Study Hub0.0
Homework Study Hub0.0
Iloilo Provincial Library & Archives Office0.0
Iloilo Provincial Library & Archives Office0.0
LES Library0.0
Lopez Jaena Hall0.0
Lopez Jaena Hall0.0
Lopez Jaena Hall0.0
Santa Filomena - Villa de Arevalo Public Library0.0
Santa Filomena - Villa de Arevalo Public Library0.0
Tomas Confesor Library0.0
USA Library0.0
USA Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Zarraga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alimodian Public Market
Alta Tierra Mini Market
Anilao Public Market
Arevalo Public Market
Badiangan Public Market
Banate Public Market
Barotac Nuevo Public Market
Barotac Viejo Public Market
Bolilao Talipapa
Buenavista Dry Goods Market
Buenavista New Terminal Market
Cabano Public Market
Cabatauan Public Market
Cabatuan Public Market
Duenas Public Market
Iloilo Central Market
Iloilo Terminal Market
Janiuay Public Market
Jaro Public Market
Jaro Small Market
Jordan Municipal Market
Jordan Public Market
La Paz Public Market
Lambunao Public Market
Lanas Trading Center
Maasin Public Market
Mandurriao Public Market
Mohon Small Market
Molo Public Market
New Public Market
Oton Public Market
Pakiad Talipapa
Pakiad Talipapa
Pavia Public Market
Plazuela Dos Farmers' Market
Plazuela Dos Farmers' Market
Pototan Public Market
Sambag Mini Market
San Miguel Public Market
Santa Barbara Public Market
Tigbauan Public Market
Zaraga Public Market
Zarraga Public Market

Monuments in Zarraga

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Colonel Pedro A. Serran

Clinics in Zarraga

5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

pinuela medical clinic
pinuela medical clinic
pinuela medical clinic
Zarraga Animal Bite Center
Zarraga TB Dots Center

Dentists in Zarraga

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

fixing smiles bagsain dental clinic

Gas Stations in Zarraga

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flying V
PH #247322930
PH #8947374743
Shell

Banks in Zarraga

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rural Bank of Zarraga, Inc.
Taytay sa Kauswagan, Inc.

Stadiums & Teams in Zarraga

TeamLeagueDivision
Buenavista Coliseum

Airports Near Zarraga

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Iloilo International AirportILOLarge Airport
Evelio Javier AirportEUQMedium Airport
Guimaras AirportSmall Airport
Inampologan Island Private AirstripSmall Airport
Sicogon AirstripICOSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Zarraga

13 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
FPOP Community Health Care Birthing Center and Laboratory
Fuentebella-Basco Optical Clinic
Hormigoso
Iloilo City Social Hygiene Clinic
Lifesmiles
Maxicare Primary Care Clinic
Medicus
Plaza Libertad Medical Specialist Center
St. Peregrine Center for Health
Tapales Veterinary Clinic
The Medical City Clinic
villareal medical clinic
Women and maternal

Churches & Religious Organizations in Zarraga

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
First Baptist Church of Zarraga
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
St. Isidore Parish
Zarraga Seventh-day Adventist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Area
54.5 km² (21.0 mi²)
Postal Code
5004

🇵🇭 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 Zarraga

What is the population of Zarraga?

Zarraga has a population of 3,253 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 155 people per square mile, spread across 21.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zarraga?

Zarraga 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 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 115.5 inches.

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