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Bantacan, Philippines

Davao Region · Philippines

Bantacan is a small town in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 3,299. Elevation: 367 ft (112 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

3,299 Population 2/sq mi density
367 ft Elevation 112 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
104.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Bantacan

Bantacan

New Bataan, officially the Municipality of New Bataan, is a municipality in the province of Davao de Oro, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 50,212 people.

People

Population3,299
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain104.0 in/yr
Sunny Days156/yr
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Population3,299
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Coordinates7.6040°, 126.1298°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceDavao Region
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation104.0 inches (2,641 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bantacan

Bantacan is a small town in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 3,299. The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet (112 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Bantacan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 367 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days156 days/yr

Geography

Elevation367 ft (112 m)
Area1,939.3 sq mi (5,022.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates7.6040°N, 126.1298°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.0"
174% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 16.81"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.33"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,757 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 93 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 84 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 70 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 141 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 65 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 146 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 138 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 84 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 88 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 86 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 121 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 122 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 102 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 79 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 113 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 98 km
Apr 20, 2022 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 147 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 112 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 17 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 255 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 33 km
1994 Owen Category 1 289 km
1993 Nell Category 1 192 km
1990 Mike Category 5 282 km
1986 Marge Category 2 211 km
1984 Ike Category 4 211 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

8 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 84 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 138 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 109 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 71 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 109 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 145 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 129 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (26 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 26 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 117 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 16.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 12.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in
August 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 13.0 in

Bantacan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 104.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.8") and August the driest (4.3").

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Schools in Bantacan

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bantacan National High School
Andap National High School
Andap Elementary School
Tadya Elementary School
Cabinuangan Central Elementary School
Taytayan Elementary School
Andap Elementary School
La Purisima Elementary School
Bango National High School
Bango Elementary School
Comval Christian Academy
Simsimen Elementary School
Mapaso Elementary School
Pagsabangan Elementary School
San Roque Elementary School
Bantacan Elementary School
Cogonon Elementary School
New Bataan National High School
San Miguel National High School
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Radio Stations near Bantacan

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Bantacan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Information & Reading Center0.0

Farmers Markets in Bantacan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Compostela Public Market
Mawab New Public Market
Monkayo Public Market
Montevista Public Market
Nabunturan Public Market
New Bataan Public Market

Clinics in Bantacan

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabinuangan Barangay Health Station

Bus Stations in Bantacan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

New Bataan Transport Terminal

Gas Stations in Bantacan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SMJR Gas Station

Banks in Bantacan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rural Bank of Montevista - New Bataan Branch

Airports Near Bantacan

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco Bangoy International AirportDVOLarge Airport
Bislig AirportBPHMedium Airport
Mati National AirportMXIMedium Airport
A O Floirendo AirstripSmall Airport
Anflo AirstripSmall Airport
Consuelo Airstrip 1Small Airport
Dacudao AirportSmall Airport
Kasapa AirstripSmall Airport
Kasilak AirstripSmall Airport
La Filipina AirportSmall Airport
La Libertad AirstripSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Macgum AirportSmall Airport
Lunga-og AirportSmall Airport
Madaum AirstripSmall Airport
Mapawa AirstripSmall Airport
Mawab AirstripSmall Airport
MEPI AerodromeSmall Airport
Mindanao Rainbow Agricultural Development Services AirportSmall Airport
Neda AirstripSmall Airport
New Sambog AirstripSmall Airport
Pantukan AirstripSmall Airport
Sampao AirstripSmall Airport
Searbemco AirstripSmall Airport
TADECO Santo Tomas AirstripSmall Airport
Tagdangua AirstripSmall Airport
Tagnanan AirstripSmall Airport
Tagum Airport / Pangi (Rico Vista) AirstripSmall Airport
Union AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bantacan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Phil Post

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bantacan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo
Panon sa 12 ka Banay
San Antontio de Padua Parish Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
752 m (2,467 ft)
Area
553.2 km² (213.5 mi²)
Postal Code
8804
Website
new-bataan.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 Bantacan

What is the population of Bantacan?

Bantacan has a population of 3,299 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,939.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bantacan?

Bantacan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.0 inches.

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