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Bobon

seat of a third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Bobon is a village in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with 4,775 inhabitants, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Catarman, 9 km to the east. The national capital Manila is about 450 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Catarman Airfield, 8 km away.

Overview

Bobon is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Northern Samar — TL bayan ng Pilipinas sa lalawigan ng Hilagang Samar.

It is located in Northern Samar, Philippines.

The population is about 27,266 (2024).

It covers about 130 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 10 metre.

Also known as: ES Bobón

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Northern Samar
  • Area 130 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 31' 29" N, 124° 33' 49" E
  • Elevation DEM: 7 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 4,775
  • Pop. Density 8,243 p/km²
  • Built-up 8.4%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

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Weather in Bobon

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bobon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 28.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 765 W/m2.

Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
2.2 m/s E (89 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.94 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 24.2 2.2 89 93 1,012.9 - / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
6h 26.4 3.6 82 81 1,014.8 2.08 / 2.08 13 85.4 n/a
12h 28.3 5.5 50 70 1,011.7 0.00 / 1.35 13 764.8 n/a
18h 25.1 3.1 56 86 1,014.1 0.00 / 0.34 99 170.9 n/a
Tomorrow 25.1 3.5 56 88 1,011.8 0.60 / 0.94 53 0.0 n/a
30h 26.8 5.4 46 80 1,013.9 0.50 / 1.44 80 85.5 n/a
36h 26.7 5.8 48 81 1,011.1 3.07 / 4.51 98 769.4 n/a
42h 25.1 5.3 53 89 1,014.1 0.00 / 4.20 87 163.8 n/a
Tuesday 24.4 4.2 63 90 1,012.2 0.00 / 3.71 47 0.0 n/a
54h 25.6 3.6 67 88 1,014.3 0.11 / 3.81 78 81.8 n/a
60h 27.4 3.7 49 78 1,011.4 2.63 / 6.45 100 734.7 n/a
66h 24.4 3.1 86 90 1,015.0 0.00 / 1.58 100 137.1 n/a
Wednesday 24.4 2.5 89 92 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.71 53 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bobon?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 28.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 765 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bobon today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Bobon?
Local time is 11:40. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Bobon?
Bobon is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Bobon?
Population about 4,775.
What is the elevation of Bobon?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Bobon located?
It is at 12.52460, 124.56360 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bobon in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2017-12-13
geonames https://www.geonames.org/1724535

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