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Buhangin, Philippines

Davao Region · Philippines

Buhangin is a small town in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 4,391. Elevation: 151 ft (46 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

4,391 Population 8/sq mi density
151 ft Elevation 46 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
64.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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People

Population4,391
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain64.1 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Population4,391
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Coordinates6.4911°, 125.5475°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceDavao Region
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation64.1 inches (1,629 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Buhangin

Buhangin is a small town in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 4,391. The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet (46 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Buhangin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 151 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area583.2 sq mi (1,510.6 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates6.4911°N, 125.5475°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.1"
69% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.85"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.29"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,859 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 123 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 129 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 147 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 139 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 122 km
Apr 20, 1995 66 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.6 138 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 142 km
Jul 14, 2014 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 134 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 105 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 24 km
Sep 29, 2019 86 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.2 143 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 106 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 146 km
Feb 12, 2007 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 119 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 117 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 79 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 141 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 58 km
Jun 27, 2025 65 km E of Sarangani, Philippines M6.0 145 km
Oct 17, 1996 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.0 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 151 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 82 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 122 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 132 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 132 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 146 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 55 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 63 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 113 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 123 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 5.7 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.3 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in Wettest
June 80°F (26°C) 6.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Driest
September 80°F (26°C) 4.6 in
October 80°F (26°C) 5.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in

Buhangin has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 64.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.9") and August the driest (4.3").

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Schools in Buhangin

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hilario A. Nardo Elementary School
Hilario K. Cernal Elementary School
Buhangin Elementary School
Basiawan National High School
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Radio Stations near Buhangin

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Natin Malita AAC 64 kbps

Libraries in Buhangin

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
SPAMAST Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Buhangin

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Banate Centro Public Market
Malalag Public Market
Malita Public Market
Padada Public Market
Sulop Public Market
Vegetable Section

Airports Near Buhangin

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco Bangoy International AirportDVOLarge Airport
General Santos International AirportGESLarge Airport
Central Mindanao AirportMedium Airport
Mati National AirportMXIMedium Airport
Rajah Buayan Air BaseMedium Airport
Anflo AirstripSmall Airport
Dacudao AirportSmall Airport
Datu Paglas AirstripSmall Airport
Digal AirportSmall Airport
Lamitan AirstripSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Guihing AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Tampakan AirportSmall Airport
Malalag AirportSmall Airport
Malita AirportSmall Airport
Pantukan AirstripSmall Airport
Philippines Paramotor Training FieldSmall Airport
T'Boli AirportSmall Airport
Tagdangua AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buhangin

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Vicente Ferrer Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila

🇵🇭 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 Buhangin

What is the population of Buhangin?

Buhangin has a population of 4,391 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 583.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buhangin?

Buhangin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.1 inches.

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