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seat of a third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Leon is a town in Western Visayas, Philippines with 5,172 inhabitants, at 68 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alimodian, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Manila is about 450 km to the north. The nearest airport is Iloilo International Airport, 13 km away.

Overview

Leon is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Iloilo — TL bayan ng Pilipinas sa lalawigan ng Iloilo.

It is located in Iloilo, Philippines.

The population is about 52,777 (2024).

It covers about 140 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 209 metre.

Also known as: Municipality of Leon, Leon, Iloilo

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Iloilo
  • Area 140 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    10° 46' 51" N, 122° 23' 22" E
  • Elevation DEM: 68 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 5,172
  • Pop. Density 7,023 p/km²
  • Built-up 16.1%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

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Weather in Leon

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

Now 26.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 29.4 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 701 W/m2.

Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
5.5 m/s NE (34 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
29 %
Precip
0.02 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 26.4 5.5 34 81 1,014.2 - / 0.00 29 0.0 n/a
6h 29.4 5.7 41 68 1,010.8 0.33 / 0.33 24 701.5 n/a
12h 24.5 4.5 13 87 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.20 5 184.1 n/a
18h 24.0 4.5 28 89 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.03 10 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 26.3 6.3 37 77 1,014.2 0.00 / 0.02 73 80.9 n/a
30h 29.0 6.4 51 64 1,011.0 0.22 / 0.23 94 755.7 n/a
36h 24.1 4.4 25 79 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.03 90 162.6 n/a
42h 22.8 4.8 20 84 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
Sunday 26.2 5.4 25 75 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.00 3 80.5 n/a
54h 28.1 5.8 28 70 1,010.9 0.95 / 0.95 22 769.0 n/a
60h 23.9 4.6 18 87 1,013.6 0.00 / 0.07 61 188.7 n/a
66h 23.8 5.1 22 89 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.03 91 0.0 n/a
Monday 26.3 5.9 36 78 1,013.4 0.07 / 0.10 61 78.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Leon?
Now 26.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 5.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 29.4 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 701 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Leon today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Leon?
Local time is 15:28. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Leon?
Leon is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Leon?
Population about 5,172.
What is the elevation of Leon?
DEM 68 m.
Where is Leon located?
It is at 10.78085, 122.38940 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Leon in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2017-12-13
geonames https://www.geonames.org/1706843

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