Bayawan at a glance
- About 130,000 people live in Bayawan.
- It lies in Central Visayas.
- Quezon City, the largest city in the Philippines, is about 618 km away.
- Close by: Santa Catalina (7 km), Pamplona (37 km) and Asia (38 km).
Dating by city / Philippines / Central Visayas / Bayawan
Meet people in Bayawan
Looking for a date, something serious or new friends in Bayawan? Create a profile and you could be the first local on this page.
Where to meet in Bayawan
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in Bayawan. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in Bayawan: questions and answers
Who can I meet near Bayawan?
More than 440,000 people live within 50 km of Bayawan, in 18 towns and cities including Bais, Tanjay and Santa Catalina. In the app you choose the distance yourself: from 10 km to 500 km, or “Any distance”.
Is there a free dating site in Bayawan?
Yes, completely. Nothing on YADate is paid, in Bayawan or anywhere else: you can browse, like, write first and send voice messages or gifts without a subscription or credits. Daily caps exist only to stop spam: up to 40 new conversations a day, for example.
Are the singles around Bayawan real people?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I date someone from outside Bayawan?
Yes. Pick any other city in the filters, at home or abroad, and YADate shows the people there.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.