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Bonga, Philippines

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6,566 Population 22/sq mi density
525 ft Elevation 160 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Bonga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 118 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 135.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.0°F
44% above US avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days118 days/yr

Geography

Elevation525 ft (160 m)
Area298.0 sq mi (771.9 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates13.2799°N, 123.7587°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 135.2"
256% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 19.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

429 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 100 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 128 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 57 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 145 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 108 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 150 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 115 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 134 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 146 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 100 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 125 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 142 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 100 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 47 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 123 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 83 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 91 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 103 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 65 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 127 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 252 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 103 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 246 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 256 km
2022 Noru Category 5 192 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 293 km
2021 Conson Category 1 224 km
2020 Goni Category 5 30 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 139 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 78 km
2020 Molave Category 1 39 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 34 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 180 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 36 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 139 km
2015 Melor Category 4 60 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 280 km
2015 Noul Category 4 238 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 105 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 128 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (34 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 34 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 59 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 65 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 12.3 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
August 80°F (26°C) 9.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 14.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 18.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 19.7 in Wettest

Bonga has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 135.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (19.7") and April the driest (6.2").

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