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Budta, Philippines

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao · Philippines

Budta is a major city in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 1,273,715. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,273,715 Population 20,748/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
146.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Budta

Budta

Northern Kabuntalan, officially the Municipality of Northern Kabuntalan, is a municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,277 people.

People

Population1,273,715
Density20,748/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain146.6 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population1,273,715
Population Density20,748 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates7.2042°, 124.4397°
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 Budta

Budta is a major city in Philippines (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) with a population of 1,273,715. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 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.

Climate in Budta

Budta has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (27°C), the coldest is Feb (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2734 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 18.7° / 31.7° 131.3
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 18.6° / 32.2° 89.6
Mar 26.4°C / 79°F 20° / 33.1° 144.2
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 20.4° / 33.9° 224.8
May 27°C / 81°F 22.1° / 33.5° 293.7
Jun 26.4°C / 80°F 21.7° / 32.1° 464.3
Jul 25.9°C / 79°F 21.4° / 31.7° 307.2
Aug 26°C / 79°F 21.3° / 32.1° 202.3
Sep 26.1°C / 79°F 21.3° / 32.4° 225.3
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 21.4° / 32° 364.4
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 21.5° / 32.2° 162.4
Dec 25.9°C / 79°F 20.5° / 31.8° 124.5
Budta 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 13 feet, near sea level.

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

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area61.4 sq mi (159.0 km²)
Population Density20,748/sq mi
Coordinates7.2042°N, 124.4397°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 146.6"
286% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

615 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 M7.6 132 km
Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 139 km
Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 132 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 126 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 95 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 128 km
Jul 24, 2010 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M6.6 150 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 63 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 88 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 54 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 149 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 130 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 84 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 76 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 79 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 114 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 67 km
Jul 23, 2010 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 133 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 91 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 4 127 km
1986 Marge Category 1 297 km
1984 Ike Category 4 293 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 8,000 109 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 132 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 148 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake - 97 59 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake - - 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 95 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 116 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in
March 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in
April 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 10.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 10.6 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in
October 82°F (28°C) 10.9 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in
December 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in

Budta has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 93.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (4.2").

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Colleges & Universities in Budta

Institution Type Founded Website
AMA College College - ,
AMA College Building College - ,
Antonio R. Pacheco College, Inc. College - ,
AR Pacheco Collge College - ,
CAD.IT College - ,
Central Cotabato College College - ,
Coland System Technology Institute College - ,
College of Agriculture College - ,
College of Theology College - ,
Cotabato Foundation College of Science and Technology - Batulawan Extension College - ,
Cotabato Medical Foundation College College - ,
Cotabato State University University 1924 Visit →
Dr. P. Ocampo Colleges College - ,
Dr. P. Ocampo Colleges, Inc. College - ,
Gani L. Abpi College College - ,
Headstart College of Cotabato College - ,
Headstart College of Cotabato Annex College - ,
I - Link College of Science & Technology College - ,
Kutawato Darussalam College College - ,
Mindanao Islamic Foundation Polytechnic College College - ,
MSU Maguindanao - Graduate School University - ,
Notre Dame Cotabato Boys Department College - ,
Notre Dame of Midsayap College College - ,
Notre Dame Press University - ,
Notre Dame School of Midwifery College - ,
Notre Dame University University - ,
Shariff Kabunsuan College College - ,
Southern Christian College College - ,
Southern Kutawato Empire College College - ,
St. Benedict Collece College - ,
St. Jude College Science & Technology College - ,
System Technology Institute College - ,
System Technology Institute College - ,
University of Mindanao University - ,

Schools in Budta

58+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tubon Elementary School - - - -
Wendelin Eduarte Elementary School - - - -
Cornelio V. Cocal Elementary School – Annex - - - -
Upper Labas Elementary School - - - -
Eliseo Elementary School - - - -
Kapinpilan Endaila Silongan Central Elementary School - - - -
Salunayan High School – Kapinpilan Annex - - - -
Pigcawayan National High School – Libungan Torreta Annex - - - -
Libungan Torreta Elementary School - - - -
Kadingilan Elementary School - - - -
Matilac Elementary School - - - -
Balacayon Primary School - - - -
Datu Binasing Elementary School - - - -
Datu Binasing High School – Annex - - - -
Banucagon Elementary School - - - -
Cornelio V. Cocal Elementary School - - - -
Cabpangi Elementary School - - - -
Patindeguen Elementary School - - - -
Patindeguen High School - - - -
Joaquin P. Mostrales Elementary School - - - -
Simeon Panganiban Elementary School - - - -
Flauta Elementary School - - - -
A. Manaay Primary School - - - -
Lieutenant Jesus Yermo Elementary School - - - -
North Manuangan Elementary School - - - -
Pablo Antipolo Sr. Elementary School - - - -
Buricain Elementary School - - - -
Cabpangi Elementary School - - - -
Pablo Antipolo Sr. Elementary School - - - -
Don Miguel Latada Elementary School - - - -
Plain View Seventh day Adventist Elementary School - - - -
Presbitero Central Elementary School - - - -
Presbitero High School - - - -
Notre Dame Of Pigcawayan - - - -
Datu Dimaudtang Dilangalen Elementary School - - - -
Midpapan Elementary School - - - -
B. Bernardez Elementary School - - - -
Lope T. Quial, Sr. Central Elementary School - - - -
Pigcawayan Central Elementary School - - - -
Notre Dame of Libungan - - - -
Gayonga National High School - - - -
Agriculture High School - - - -
Manuangan High School - - - -
Malingao Elementary School - - - -
Bernardez Elementary School - - - -
Agriculture Central Elementary School - - - -
Salunayan Elementary School - - - -
Salunayan High School - - - -
Madendog Primary School - - - -
Gayonga Central Elementary School - - - -
Pigcawayan National High School - - - -
Prado Elementary School - - - -
Manuangan Elementary School - - - -
Matilac High School - - - -
Malagakit Elementary School - - - -
Buricain Elementary School - - - -
Capayuran Elementary School - - - -
Upper Baguer Elementary School - - - -
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Libraries in Budta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BARMM Regional Library0.0
College Library0.0
Elementary0.0
St. Eugene De Mazenod Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Budta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alamada Public Market
Aleosan Public Market
Awang Public Market
Awang Public Market
City Central Arcade
Datu Piang Public Market
Landasan Wet Market
Libungan Public Market
Midsayap Public Market
Pansacala Food Terminal
Pansacala Food Terminal
Parang Public Market
Pigcawayan Public Market
Pikit Public Market
Public Market
Sitio Kitub Market
Village Market

Airports Near Budta

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Central Mindanao Airport-Medium Airport
Cotabato (Awang) AirportCBOMedium Airport
Balabagan Airport-Small Airport
Datu Paglas Airstrip-Small Airport
Digal Airport-Small Airport
Kalamansig Airport-Small Airport
Lambayong Airport-Small Airport
Lebak Airstrip-Small Airport
Lebak Rural AirportLWASmall Airport
Malabang AirportMLPSmall Airport
Maramag AirportXMASmall Airport
Matling Industrial and Commercial Corporation Airstrip-Small Airport
Talayan Airport-Small Airport
Wao Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Budta

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
SCC Clinic
School Clinic
School Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Budta

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
San Blas Parish
San Isidro Labrador Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
10 m (33 ft)
Area
106.8 km² (41.2 mi²)
Postal Code
9606

Around Budta

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 6

Things to See Near Budta

1 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Mount Payong-Payong

🇵🇭 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 Budta

What is the population of Budta?

Budta has a population of 1,273,715 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 20,748 people per square mile, spread across 61.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Budta?

Budta 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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