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Buguias, Philippines
Cordillera · Philippines
Buguias is a small city in Cordillera, Philippines with a population of 6,192. Elevation: 4,800 ft (1,463 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Data updated June 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 | 6,192 |
| Population Density | 6 / 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 small city in Philippines (Cordillera) with a population of 6,192. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 176 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,800 ft (1,463 m) |
| Area | 963.1 sq mi (2,494.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.7227°N, 120.8283°W |
| 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 (NCES 2022-23 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 |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Buguias?
Buguias has a population of 6,192 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 6 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. The area receives 176 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.6 inches.