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Banugao, Philippines

Calabarzon · Philippines

Banugao is a small town in Calabarzon, Philippines with a population of 2,795. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

2,795 Population 5/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
102.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Banugao

Banugao

General Nakar, officially the Municipality of General Nakar, is a Municipality in the province of Quezon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 34,982.

People

Population2,795
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain102.9 in/yr
Sunny Days152/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population2,795
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates14.7483°, 121.6184°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCalabarzon
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation102.9 inches (2,613 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Banugao

Banugao is a small town in Philippines (Calabarzon) with a population of 2,795. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 102.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Banugao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 102.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Philippines avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days152 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area518.8 sq mi (1,343.7 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates14.7483°N, 121.6184°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.9"
171% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 13.54"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.13"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

707 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 19, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 114 km
Nov 14, 1994 10 km E of Sabang, Philippines M7.1 148 km
Aug 11, 2017 1 km SE of Tuy, Philippines M6.2 126 km
Jun 15, 2023 Mindoro, Philippines M6.2 146 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 121 km
May 21, 2022 1 km S of Lian, Philippines M6.1 132 km
Sep 15, 2004 24 km WNW of Looc, Philippines M6.0 143 km
Jul 20, 1996 3 km WNW of Hukay, Philippines M5.9 142 km
Aug 13, 2021 10 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 147 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 148 km
Apr 8, 2017 1 km NNW of Mabini, Philippines M5.9 131 km
Feb 20, 1994 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.9 148 km
Jul 23, 2021 6 km SE of Hukay, Philippines M5.8 142 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 134 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 142 km
Jun 19, 2000 10 km WSW of San Diego, Philippines M5.6 143 km
Apr 9, 1993 2 km ENE of Gutad, Philippines M5.6 121 km
Feb 18, 1996 4 km SE of Balayan, Philippines M5.6 132 km
Jun 16, 1991 2 km SE of Manibaug Pasig, Philippines M5.5 117 km
Feb 9, 2005 9 km WNW of Tingloy, Philippines M5.5 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 126 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 212 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 270 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 111 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 35 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 187 km
2023 Saola Category 4 234 km
2022 Noru Category 5 55 km
2021 Conson Category 1 139 km
2020 Goni Category 5 94 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 52 km
2020 Molave Category 2 173 km
2020 Vongfong Category 1 199 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 172 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 279 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 217 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 141 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 108 km
2015 Noul Category 5 287 km
2015 Melor Category 4 167 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1994 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 7.3 m 81 148 km
1965 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 4.7 m 355 107 km
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 115 km
1911 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 3.0 m 1,335 107 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 114 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 30 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 141 km
1749 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 107 km
1716 TAAL, LUZON ISLAND Astronomical 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Laguna Caldera (52 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 52 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 77 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 78 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 107 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 107 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 125 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 131 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 2.5 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 10.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 13.4 in
August 79°F (26°C) 13.5 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 12.8 in
October 78°F (25°C) 12.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 11.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 10.3 in

Banugao has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 74°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (13.5") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Banugao

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Banugao Elementary School
Paaralang Sekondarya ng Heneral Nakar
Minahan Elementary School
Agos-agos Elementary School
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Farmers Markets in Banugao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
General Nakar Public Market
Infanta Commercial Center
Real Public Market
Talipapa

Gas Stations in Banugao

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PH #496607582
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Airports Near Banugao

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ninoy Aquino International AirportMNLLarge Airport
Danilo Atienza Air BaseSGLMedium Airport
Alabat Island AirportSmall Airport
Balesin Island AirportBSISmall Airport
Bitulok AirstripSmall Airport
Camp Capinpin AirstripSmall Airport
Fort Magsaysay AirportSmall Airport
Ibonan AirstripSmall Airport
Jomalig Island AirportSmall Airport
Manny W Barradas AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
234 m (768 ft)
Area
1,343.8 km² (518.7 mi²)
Founded
1949
Postal Code
4338
Website
generalnakar.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 Banugao

What is the population of Banugao?

Banugao has a population of 2,795 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 518.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Banugao?

Banugao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 152 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 102.9 inches.

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