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Ampusungan, Philippines

Cordillera · Philippines

Ampusungan is a small town in Cordillera, Philippines with a population of 2,077. Elevation: 4,491 ft (1,369 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

2,077 Population 41/sq mi density
4,491 ft Elevation 1,369 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
100.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Ampusungan

Ampusungan

Bakun, officially the Municipality of Bakun,, is a municipality in the province of Benguet, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 15,399 people.

People

Population2,077
Density41/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain100.6 in/yr
Sunny Days176/yr
Elevation4,491 ft (1,369 m)
Population2,077
Population Density41 / sq mi
Elevation4,491 ft (1,369 m)
Coordinates16.7804°, 120.7247°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCordillera
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation100.6 inches (2,555 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ampusungan

Ampusungan is a small town in Philippines (Cordillera) with a population of 2,077. The city sits at an elevation of 4,491 feet (1,369 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Ampusungan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 176 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 100.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,491 feet.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above Philippines avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days176 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,491 ft (1,369 m)
Area50.4 sq mi (130.5 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates16.7804°N, 120.7247°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 100.6"
165% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 21.89"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

621 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.2 on May 31, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 132 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 83 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 42 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 43 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 41 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 53 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 49 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 41 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 125 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 47 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 62 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 82 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 40 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 42 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 36 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 33 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 55 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 65 km
May 6, 2007 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.5 81 km
May 2, 1996 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines M5.5 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 283 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 55 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 151 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 31 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 194 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 31 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 192 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 234 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 47 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 246 km
2023 Saola Category 4 232 km
2022 Noru Category 4 165 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 176 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 176 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 247 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 147 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 21 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 87 km
2016 Haima Category 4 147 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 132 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 83 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 72 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 176 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.9 in
March 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
April 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 9.8 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 11.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 11.5 in
August 66°F (19°C) 21.9 in Wettest
September 65°F (19°C) 15.9 in
October 65°F (18°C) 9.7 in
November 64°F (18°C) 8.0 in
December 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in

Ampusungan has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 61°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (21.9") and January the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Ampusungan

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tanas Elementary School
school ground and evacuation area
Tabbac Barrio School
Tonguey-Nalusbo Primary School
Ampusongan Elementary School
Talbino Elementary School
Ampusongan National High School
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Radio Stations near Ampusungan

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Baguio MP3 96 kbps
Easy Rock La Union 106.7 FM hot ac, opm MP3 64 kbps
106.7 Hot FM Agoo hot ac, opm MP3 64 kbps
106.7 Easy Rock La Union classic rock, hot ac MP3 64 kbps
DZAG FM RP1 Agoo 97.1 music, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ampusungan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
National Museum of the Philippines - Kabayan

Farmers Markets in Ampusungan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buguias Public Market
Cervantes Public Market
Lomon Public Market Building 1 and 2
Lomon Public Market Building 3
Mankayan Public Market
Public Market 1
Public Market Building
Sayangan Public Market
Sayangan Wet Market
Tadian Public Market

Airports Near Ampusungan

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Loakan AirportBAGMedium Airport
San Fernando AirportSFEMedium Airport
Bagabag AirportSmall Airport
Binalonan AirportSmall Airport
Cordon AirportSmall Airport
Lepanto Mines AirstripSmall Airport
Lingayen AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ampusungan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sacred Hearts of Jesus

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
1,466 m (4,810 ft)
Area
286.9 km² (110.7 mi²)
Postal Code
2610
Website
bakun.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 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 Ampusungan

What is the population of Ampusungan?

Ampusungan has a population of 2,077 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 41 people per square mile, spread across 50.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ampusungan?

Ampusungan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.6 inches.

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