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Barurao, Philippines

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao · Philippines

Barurao is a small town in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 2,990. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2,990 Population 51/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
146.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Barurao

Barurao

Rajah Buayan, officially the Municipality of Rajah Buayan, is a municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Sur. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 27,832 people.

People

Population2,990
Density51/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain146.6 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population2,990
Population Density51 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates6.8981°, 124.5975°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation146.6 inches (3,724 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Barurao

Barurao is a small town in Philippines (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) with a population of 2,990. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 146.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Barurao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 146.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area58.5 sq mi (151.6 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates6.8981°N, 124.5975°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 146.6"
286% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.45"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.82"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

814 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 131 km
Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 148 km
Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 104 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 133 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 100 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 136 km
Jul 24, 2010 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M6.6 141 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 134 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 66 km
Apr 23, 1995 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines M6.1 136 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 63 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 57 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 120 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 80 km
Apr 19, 2025 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 129 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 92 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 86 km
Jul 23, 2010 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 135 km
Aug 5, 2017 Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 126 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 89 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 5 151 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 88 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 104 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 109 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 44 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 75 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 79 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 169 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 82°F (28°C) 4.0 in
March 83°F (28°C) 4.4 in
April 84°F (29°C) 5.0 in Warmest
May 83°F (29°C) 8.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
November 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
December 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in

Barurao has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 81.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and January the driest (3.8").

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Schools in Barurao

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kulambog Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Barurao

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yes The Best Valencia MP3 96 kbps

Libraries in Barurao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
USM CVM Library0.0
USM Library and Resource Center0.0

Farmers Markets in Barurao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buluan New Public Market
Buluan Old Public Market
Datu Montawal Public Market
Datu Piang Public Market
Datu Unsay Public Market
Datu Unsay Public Market
Esperanza Public Market
Kabacan Public Market
Laguilayan Market
Paglat New Public Market
Paglat Old Market
Pikit Public Market
President Quirino Public Market
Shariff Aguak Public Market
Tacurong Public Market

Airports Near Barurao

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Allah Valley AirportAAVMedium Airport
Central Mindanao AirportMedium Airport
Cotabato (Awang) AirportCBOMedium Airport
Balabagan AirportSmall Airport
Datu Paglas AirstripSmall Airport
Digal AirportSmall Airport
Kalamansig AirportSmall Airport
Lambayong AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Tampakan AirportSmall Airport
Lebak AirstripSmall Airport
Lebak Rural AirportLWASmall Airport
Malabang AirportMLPSmall Airport
Matling Industrial and Commercial Corporation AirstripSmall Airport
Philippines Paramotor Training FieldSmall Airport
T'Boli AirportSmall Airport
Talayan AirportSmall Airport
Wao AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
15 m (49 ft)
Area
72.0 km² (27.8 mi²)
Postal Code
9611

🇵🇭 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 Barurao

What is the population of Barurao?

Barurao has a population of 2,990 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 51 people per square mile, spread across 58.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Barurao?

Barurao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 146.6 inches.

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