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Bah-Bah, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Bah-Bah is a small city in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 28,643. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

28,643 Population 106/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
149.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Bah-Bah

Bah-Bah

Prosperidad, officially the Municipality of Prosperidad, is a municipality and capital of the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 88,321 people.

People

Population28,643
Density106/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain149.5 in/yr
Sunny Days105/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population28,643
Population Density106 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates8.6072°, 125.9144°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation149.5 inches (3,797 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bah-Bah

Bah-Bah is a small city in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 28,643. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 149.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Bah-Bah

Bah-Bah has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.5°C), the coldest is Feb (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2743 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 19.6° / 33.2° 316.6
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 18.9° / 32.4° 237.4
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 19.6° / 33.5° 160.3
Apr 26.5°C / 80°F 19.5° / 35° 160.6
May 27.4°C / 81°F 22.1° / 37.6° 200.5
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 22.1° / 37.1° 250.7
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 21.8° / 36.4° 252.7
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 22° / 37.3° 210.4
Sep 27.5°C / 82°F 21.7° / 37.8° 168.9
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 21.9° / 36.8° 233.8
Nov 26.6°C / 80°F 21.5° / 34.9° 222.6
Dec 25.7°C / 78°F 20.6° / 33.6° 328.0
Bah-Bah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 105 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 149.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days105 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area271.0 sq mi (702.0 km²)
Population Density106/sq mi
Coordinates8.6072°N, 125.9144°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 149.5"
293% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 23.74"
Driest Month (Aug) 8.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 69 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 57 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 90 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 105 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 104 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 132 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 69 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 118 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 111 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 103 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 98 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 73 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 139 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 116 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 137 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 85 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 97 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 125 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 79 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 226 km
2021 Rai Category 5 155 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 271 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 244 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 90 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 287 km
2006 Utor Category 1 287 km
2005 Roke Category 1 293 km
1995 Zack Category 2 204 km
1994 Axel Category 4 244 km
1994 Owen Category 1 178 km
1993 Nell Category 1 94 km
1990 Mike Category 4 182 km
1988 Skip Category 4 248 km
1986 Marge Category 2 104 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 277 km
1984 Ike Category 4 104 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 199 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
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 120 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 60 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 137 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 152 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 23.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 16.0 in
March 80°F (26°C) 14.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.6 in
December 80°F (26°C) 18.3 in

Bah-Bah has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 149.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (23.7") and August the driest (8.5").

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Schools in Bah-Bah

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Urius High School Prosperidad
Santa Irene National High School
Santa Irene Central Elementary School
Awa Elementary School
Santa Maria Elementary School
East Prosperidad Central Elementary School
Monato Institute of Technology
Prosperidad National High School
New Maasin Elementary School
La Purisima Elementary Schhol
Doña Rosario Elementary School
San Martin Elementary School
San Martin National High School
New Maug Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Bah-Bah

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yes The Best Iligan MP3 96 kbps
Love Radio Butuan MP3 256 kbps
Star FM Davao MP3

Farmers Markets in Bah-Bah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barobo Public Market
Bayugan City Public Market
Dry Goods Public Market
Old Public Market
Prosperidad Public Market
Rosario Public Market
San Francisco Public Market
Tagbina Market

Restaurants in Bah-Bah

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kan-anan ni Anding
Nerian's Place
Nerians
Wow Tuna Sangrill

Bus Stations in Bah-Bah

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Properidad Integrated Transport Terminal
Prosperidad Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Bah-Bah

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NTR
Petron
PH #314668343
PH #314672611
RENZ Gasoline

Banks in Bah-Bah

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

First consolidated Bank
People's Bank of Caraga

Airports Near Bah-Bah

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Bislig AirportBPHMedium Airport
Tandag AirportTDGMedium Airport
Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) AirstripSmall Airport
Kasapa AirstripSmall Airport
Sumifru Tagbina AirportSmall Airport
UDEV AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bah-Bah

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Site

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bah-Bah

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Mormon Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church
St. Michael the Archangel Cathedral

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
277 m (909 ft)
Area
505.2 km² (195.0 mi²)
Founded
1960
Postal Code
8500
Website
prosperidad.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 Bah-Bah

What is the population of Bah-Bah?

Bah-Bah has a population of 28,643 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 106 people per square mile, spread across 271.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bah-Bah?

Bah-Bah has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 105 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 149.5 inches.

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