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Bañga, Philippines

Soccsksargen · Philippines

Bañga is a mid-size city in Soccsksargen, Philippines with a population of 58,855. Elevation: 541 ft (165 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

58,855 Population 389/sq mi density
541 ft Elevation 165 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
66.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Bañga

Bañga

Banga, officially the Municipality of Banga, is a municipality in the province of South Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 91,536 people.

People

Population58,855
Density389/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain66.0 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Population58,855
Population Density389 / sq mi
Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Coordinates6.4239°, 124.7783°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceSoccsksargen
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation66.0 inches (1,676 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bañga

Bañga is a mid-size city in Philippines (Soccsksargen) with a population of 58,855. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Bañga

Bañga has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1763 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.8°C / 77°F 19.4° / 30.7° 134.9
Feb 24.9°C / 77°F 19.1° / 31.6° 95.7
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 20° / 33.1° 76.6
Apr 26.6°C / 80°F 20.1° / 33.9° 132.3
May 26.8°C / 80°F 22.4° / 34° 181.7
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 21.5° / 31.6° 214.7
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 21.3° / 31° 252.9
Aug 25.4°C / 78°F 21.1° / 31.2° 139.7
Sep 25.6°C / 78°F 21.2° / 31.8° 125.4
Oct 25.7°C / 78°F 21.3° / 31.5° 186.5
Nov 25.6°C / 78°F 21.2° / 31.1° 112.8
Dec 25.3°C / 77°F 20.7° / 31.1° 109.7
Bañga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation541 ft (165 m)
Area151.2 sq mi (391.5 km²)
Population Density389/sq mi
Coordinates6.4239°N, 124.7783°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.0"
74% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,206 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 20, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 144 km
Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 73 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 124 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 107 km
Jul 24, 2010 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M6.6 141 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 97 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 97 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 100 km
Apr 23, 1995 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines M6.1 118 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 127 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 83 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 52 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 102 km
Jan 21, 2005 34 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines M5.9 147 km
Apr 28, 1992 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 122 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 123 km
Apr 19, 2025 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 96 km
May 18, 1999 74 km SSW of Palimbang, Philippines M5.9 135 km
Jul 6, 1994 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines M5.9 136 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 197 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 78 km
1918 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 7.2 m 52 131 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 73 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 53 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m - 107 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake - 97 67 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake - - 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 33 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 83 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 132 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 176 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 4.1 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.1 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
November 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
December 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in

Bañga has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (3.1").

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Schools in Bañga

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Notre Dame of Banga - - - -
Banga SDA Elementary School - - - -
MCS School - - - -
El Nonok Integrated School - - - -
El Nonok Integrated School - - - -
Rang-ay Integrated High School - - - -
Banga National High School - - - -
Banga Central Elementary School - - - -
Liwanay Elementary School - - - -
E. Asion Elementary School - - - -
Purok Rizal Elementary School - - - -
Rang-ay Integrated School - - - -
Purok Reyes Central Elementary School - - - -
Little Baguio Elementary School - - - -
Lam-asam Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Bañga

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yes The Best Valencia - MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Bañga

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
House of Gongs
Sultan Kudarat Provincial Museum

Libraries in Bañga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
NDMU Library0.0
PSHS-SRC Library0.0
SAC Library0.0
SAC Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Bañga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bagsakan
Banga Public Market
Chinatown
Isulan Public Market
Koronadal City Public Market
Laguilayan Market
Lake Sebu Live Tilapia
Lake Sebu Public Market
Polonuling Public Market
Simbo Satellite Market
Surallah Public Market
T'Boli Public Market
T'Boli Public Market 2
Tampakan Public Market
Tiboli South Cotabato Public Market
Tupi Public Market

Restaurants in Bañga

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fortune Field
New Life

Cafes in Bañga

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Anlocotan

Clinics in Bañga

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banga Health Center
D&D Clinic

Bus Stations in Bañga

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banga Public Terminal

Gas Stations in Bañga

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petron
Riavin
Seaoil

Stadiums & Teams in Bañga

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bañga

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Santos International AirportGESLarge Airport
Allah Valley AirportAAVMedium Airport
Central Mindanao Airport-Medium Airport
Cotabato (Awang) AirportCBOMedium Airport
Rajah Buayan Air Base-Medium Airport
Datu Paglas Airstrip-Small Airport
Digal Airport-Small Airport
Kalamansig Airport-Small Airport
Kling Airport-Small Airport
Lambayong Airport-Small Airport
Lapanday Foods Guihing Airport-Small Airport
Lapanday Foods Kalaong Airport-Small Airport
Lapanday Foods Tampakan Airport-Small Airport
Lebak Airstrip-Small Airport
Lebak Rural AirportLWASmall Airport
Malalag Airport-Small Airport
Philippines Paramotor Training Field-Small Airport
T'Boli Airport-Small Airport
Talayan Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Bañga

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Banga Postal Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bañga

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Freedom Life Chapel
Iglesia ni Cristo
Imon Tupas Church
Seventh-day Adventis Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
169 m (554 ft)
Area
240.4 km² (92.8 mi²)
Postal Code
9511
Website
bangascot.gov.ph/index.php

Things to See Near Bañga

2 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Milas Peak
🌄 Viewpoints (1)
  • • DPWH Viewpoint

🇵🇭 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 Bañga

What is the population of Bañga?

Bañga has a population of 58,855 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 389 people per square mile, spread across 151.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bañga?

Bañga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.0 inches.

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