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Buawan, Philippines

Soccsksargen · Philippines

Buawan is a small town in Soccsksargen, Philippines with a population of 2,120. Elevation: 1,129 ft (344 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,120 Population 4/sq mi density
1,129 ft Elevation 344 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
113.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Buawan

Buawan

Lugait, officially the Municipality of Lugait, is a municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 20,946 people.

People

Population2,120
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain113.0 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Population2,120
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Coordinates8.3167°, 124.3031°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceSoccsksargen
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation113.0 inches (2,871 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Buawan

Buawan is a small town in Philippines (Soccsksargen) with a population of 2,120. The city sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet (344 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 113.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Buawan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 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 113.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,129 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Area541.3 sq mi (1,402.0 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates8.3167°N, 124.3031°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.0"
197% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 19.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

241 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 67 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 125 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 96 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 129 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 133 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 126 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 145 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 91 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 94 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 97 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 100 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 86 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 133 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 87 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 109 km
Sep 8, 1999 44 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.5 148 km
Jun 2, 2013 13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines M5.5 134 km
Apr 12, 2017 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines M5.5 90 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 72 km
Jun 6, 1995 39 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.4 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 281 km
2021 Rai Category 5 199 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 48 km
2005 Roke Category 1 293 km
1995 Zack Category 2 262 km
1994 Owen Category 1 222 km
1993 Nell Category 1 198 km
1990 Mike Category 4 241 km
1986 Marge Category 1 181 km
1984 Ike Category 4 178 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 236 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (107 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 107 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 162 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.6 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
July 80°F (26°C) 10.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 12.6 in
September 81°F (27°C) 18.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 19.2 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 10.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in

Buawan has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (19.2") and April the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Buawan

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bulalang Elementary School - - - -
Pedro T. Megreno Memorial School - - - -
Tabunan Elementary School - - - -
Doña Matrona Actub Yañez Memorial Elementary School - - - -
San Antonio Elementary School - - - -
Linanot Elementary School - - - -
Kaluknayan Elementary School - - - -
Aya-aya Elementary School - - - -
Bunawan Agricultural High School - - - -
Don Jose F. Yañez Memorial National High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Buawan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Davao - MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Buawan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Macapagal Ancestral House

Libraries in Buawan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Iligan City Public Library0.0
Iligan City Public Library0.0
Iligan City Public Library0.0
Main Library Building0.0
MSU-Naawan Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Buawan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
El Salvador Public Market
Hinaplanon Barangay Market
Hinaplanon Barangay Market
Iligan City Central Market
Initao Public Market
Kauswagan Public Market
Kawit Public Market
Libertad Public Market
Linamon Public Market
Lugait Public Market
Manticao Public Market
Manticao Wet Market
Naawan Public Market
Pala-o Market
Talipapa
Talipapa
Talipapa
Tambo Public Market
Unicity

Clinics in Buawan

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Brgy. Aya Aya BHS, Lugait
Kaluknayan Barangay Health Station

Airports Near Buawan

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laguindingan International AirportCGYLarge Airport
Labo AirportOZCMedium Airport
Del Monte Plantation Airport-Small Airport
Lumbia Airfield-Small Airport
Malabang AirportMLPSmall Airport
Maramag AirportXMASmall Airport
Maria Cristina (Iligan) AirportIGNSmall Airport
Matling Industrial and Commercial Corporation Airstrip-Small Airport
Mountain View College Airport-Small Airport
Wao Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Buawan

11 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Balo-i Rural Health Unit
Health Center
Health Center
Health Center Purok 6
Health Center Purok 6
Rogongon Health Center
Santa Cruz Health Center
Santiago Barangay Health Center
Santiago Barangay Health Center
Tonggo Health Center
Tonggo Health Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buawan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Lirop Assembly of God

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Waterfalls
3
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
89 m (292 ft)
Area
27.5 km² (10.6 mi²)
Postal Code
9025

🇵🇭 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 Buawan

What is the population of Buawan?

Buawan has a population of 2,120 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 541.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buawan?

Buawan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 113.0 inches.

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