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Bongao, Philippines

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao · Philippines

Bongao is a small city in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 26,518. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

26,518 Population 188/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
68.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Bongao

Bongao

Bongao, officially the Municipality of Bongao, is a municipality and capital of the province of Tawi-Tawi, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 116,118 people.

People

Population26,518
Density188/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain68.0 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population26,518
Population Density188 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates5.0292°, 119.7731°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation68.0 inches (1,727 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bongao

Bongao is a small city in Philippines (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) with a population of 26,518. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Bongao

Bongao has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Feb (27.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1499 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.7°C / 82°F 26.4° / 29° 163.0
Feb 27.6°C / 82°F 26.2° / 29° 90.0
Mar 28°C / 82°F 26.6° / 29.5° 92.9
Apr 28.5°C / 83°F 26.8° / 30.1° 80.4
May 28.8°C / 84°F 27.5° / 30.4° 139.0
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 26.9° / 29.7° 138.0
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 26.7° / 29.4° 158.7
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 26.8° / 29.4° 113.4
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 26.7° / 29.5° 116.7
Oct 28.4°C / 83°F 27.1° / 29.7° 137.1
Nov 28.3°C / 83°F 27° / 29.6° 112.1
Dec 28.1°C / 83°F 26.9° / 29.5° 158.0
Bongao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area141.3 sq mi (365.9 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates5.0292°N, 119.7731°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.0"
79% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.28"
Driest Month (Mar) 4.53"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.9 on Mar 10, 2021.

Feb 25, 2015 81 km WSW of Pandan Niog, Philippines M5.7 117 km
Nov 2, 1994 35 km ENE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M5.7 125 km
Jan 19, 2015 23 km SSW of Manuk Mangkaw, Philippines M5.5 47 km
Nov 27, 1994 92 km NNW of Sanga-Sanga, Philippines M5.5 96 km
Apr 8, 1993 36 km W of Pandan Niog, Philippines M5.2 141 km
Sep 9, 2014 49 km S of Manubul, Philippines M5.1 111 km
Aug 8, 2004 60 km SSE of Sapa, Philippines M5.0 97 km
Sep 28, 2017 62 km WSW of Pandan Niog, Philippines M4.9 114 km
Mar 10, 2021 48 km W of Pandan Niog, Philippines M4.9 146 km
Mar 26, 2017 50 km E of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.6 111 km
Mar 5, 2015 68 km WSW of Pandan Niog, Philippines M4.6 121 km
Jul 4, 1992 14 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.6 146 km
Apr 9, 2008 40 km NNE of Semporna, Malaysia M4.5 119 km
Jun 19, 2018 26 km SSW of Pandan Niog, Philippines M4.5 133 km
Feb 7, 1996 24 km NW of Sanga-Sanga, Philippines M4.4 27 km
Mar 15, 2015 67 km W of Pandan Niog, Philippines M4.4 124 km
Dec 6, 1996 33 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.4 130 km
Sep 29, 2016 29 km NNE of Tumbagaan, Philippines M4.3 96 km
Apr 14, 2020 36 km ESE of Lahad Datu, Malaysia M4.2 127 km
Mar 19, 2015 64 km ESE of Sandakan, Malaysia M4.1 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 80°F (26°C) 4.8 in
March 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.3 in Wettest
December 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in

Bongao has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.3") and March the driest (4.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Bongao

Institution Type Founded Website
Tawi-Tawi College of Technology and Oceanography College

Schools in Bongao

39 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yusop Dais Elementary School
Sanga-sanga National High School
Boloboc Science and Technology High School
Hadji Mohammad Sali Elementary School
Tongsinah Elementary School
Pagasinan Elementary School
Panglima Arasia Elementary School
Pagasinan National High School
Karungdong Child-friendly Elementary School
Pababag Child-friendly Elementary School
Panglima Annao Elementary School
Pahut Elementary School
Hadji Yahiya Biste Elementary School
Nalil Elementary School
Sea Orchid Elementary School
Tubig Tanah Elementary School
Hadji Yunos Jumdan Elementary School
Sama Kasulutan Elementary School
Paniongan Elementary School
Notre Dame of Bongao
Luuk Banca Elementary School
Luuk Pangdan Elementary School
Tawi-tawi School of Arts and Trades
Pag-asa Elementary School
Bongao Central Elementary School
Bongao Elementary School
Bongao Central Laboratory Elementary School
Datu Halun Laboratory School
Datu Halun Pilot Elementary School
Datu Halun Central Elementary School
Pakias Primary School
Provincial Housing Laboratory School
Salamat Elementary School
Tawi-tawi School of Fisheries
Notre Dame of Bongao
MSU Preparatory High School
MSU Science High School
Tubig Mampallan Central School
Simandagit Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Bongao

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Farmers Markets in Bongao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bato-Bato Public Market
Bongao Public Market
Wet Market

Hotels in Bongao

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Porch Bay Hotel
Rachel's Place Hotel & Restaurant
Sandbar Beach Lepa & Restaurant
YALUS Beach House

Restaurants in Bongao

9 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aroma Cafe & Resto
Beach Side Inn Restaurant
Flore Store the Barbecue House
Ibbo Beach Restaurant
Inay Restaurant
Papa Javs Hot n Spicy Foodhub
Pier 28
Sea Bubbles
The Garden Grill And Snack House

Cafes in Bongao

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Farrah
Coffee Spot
JL's Food Hub
Mang Café
Pic-a-Pie Restaurant
Sameera Coffee Shop

Clinics in Bongao

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medical Specialist Polyclinic
PH #387820435
Sick House

Banks in Bongao

7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Landbank
Landbank
Metrobank
PNB
PNB
PNB
Tawi-Tawian Entrepreneur Consumer Cooperative

Airports Near Bongao

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sanga Sanga AirportTWTMedium Airport
Sahabat [Sahabat 16] AirportSXSSmall Airport

Post Offices in Bongao

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
LBC

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bongao

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fisheries Mosque
Lamion Mosque
Masjid Awwal
Masjid Housing
Masjid Jamih
Masjid Raayat
Masjid Simandagit
Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Simandagit Mosque
Tubig Mampallam Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Area
366.0 km² (141.3 mi²)
Postal Code
7500
Website
bongao.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 Bongao

What is the population of Bongao?

Bongao has a population of 26,518 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 188 people per square mile, spread across 141.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bongao?

Bongao 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 81°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.0 inches.

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