Buguias, Philippines
Cordillera · Philippines
Buguias is a mid-size city in Cordillera, Philippines with a population of 45,703. Elevation: 4,800 ft (1,463 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Buguias
Buguias, officially the Municipality of Buguias,, is a municipality in the province of Benguet, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 45,703 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 45,703 |
| Population Density | 48 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,800 ft (1,463 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.7227°, 120.8283° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Cordillera |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 100.6 inches (2,555 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Buguias
Buguias is a mid-size city in Philippines (Cordillera) with a population of 45,703. The city sits at an elevation of 4,800 feet (1,463 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Buguias
Buguias has an average annual temperature of 23.5°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (25.2°C), the coldest is Jan (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 3111 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,800 ft (1,463 m) |
| Area | 963.1 sq mi (2,494.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7227°N, 120.8283°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE SEA | Earthquake | 4.3 m | 15 | 141 km |
| 1990 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | 2,412 | 122 km |
| 1968 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 270 | 148 km |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 89 km |
| 1880 | E. LUZON ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 20 | 135 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Pinatubo | Stratovolcano | 1,486 m (4,875 ft) | 1993 | 184 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 9.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 11.5 in | |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 21.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 15.9 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 9.7 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 8.0 in | |
| December | 62°F (16°C) | 2.8 in |
Buguias has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 61°F in January to 67°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (21.9") and January the driest (0.8").
Schools in Buguias
19 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buguias Central School | - | - | - | - |
| Bot-oan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Catlubong National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Bacasen-Wakit Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Matso-Tokiyas Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Amgaleyguey Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Engay Willie Bay-an Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Catlubong-Adiston Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Sagandoy Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Laduan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bad-ayan Integrated School | - | - | - | - |
| Buguias National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Saclalan Sagandoy Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pasbol-Belino Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cocoy-Cudiaman Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cayapas Integrated School | - | - | - | - |
| Naytokyab Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Orlani Telitel Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alapang Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Buguias
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Rock Baguio | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Easy Rock La Union 106.7 FM | hot ac, opm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 106.7 Hot FM Agoo | hot ac, opm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| 106.7 Easy Rock La Union | classic rock, hot ac | MP3 64 kbps | |
| DZAG FM RP1 Agoo 97.1 | music, news | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Buguias
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banaue Museum | ||||
| Coldileran Culture Museum | ||||
| Hiwang Museum | ||||
| Ifugao Ethnic Village | ||||
| National Museum of the Philippines - Kabayan |
Farmers Markets in Buguias
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buguias Public Market | |||||
| Lomon Public Market Building 1 and 2 | |||||
| Lomon Public Market Building 3 | |||||
| Mankayan Public Market | |||||
| Old Banaue Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Public Market 1 | |||||
| Public Market Building | |||||
| Sayangan Public Market | |||||
| Sayangan Wet Market |
Airports Near Buguias
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Loakan Airport | BAG | Medium Airport |
| San Fernando Airport | SFE | Medium Airport |
| Bagabag Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Binalonan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Cordon Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lepanto Mines Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lingayen Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Buguias?
Buguias has a population of 45,703 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 48 people per square mile, spread across 963.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Buguias?
Buguias enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 100.6 inches.
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