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Butuan, Philippines
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Butuan is a large city in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 309,709. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Butuan
Butuan, officially the City of Butuan, is a highly urbanized city and the regional center of Caraga, Philippines. It is the de facto capital of the province of Agusan del Norte where it is geographically situated but has an administratively independent government. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 385,530 people making it the most populous city in Caraga Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 309,709 |
| Population Density | 1,101 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.9492°, 125.5436° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Caraga |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 139.4 inches (3,540 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Butuan
Butuan is a large city in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 309,709. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 139.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Butuan
Butuan has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (26.2°C), the coldest is Feb (23.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 3977 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 115 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 281.3 sq mi (728.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,101/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9492°N, 125.5436°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 129 km |
| 2023 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 110 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (100 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 100 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 153 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 21.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 15.0 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 13.4 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | Driest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 12.1 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 18.1 in |
Butuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 139.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (21.8") and September the driest (7.6").
Colleges & Universities in Butuan
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agusan College | College | — | — |
| Agusan College | College | — | — |
| AMA Computer College | College | — | — |
| Butuan City Colleges | College | — | — |
| Butuan Doctors' College | College | — | — |
| Caraga State University | University | — | Visit → |
| Caraga State University Cabadbaran Campus | University | — | — |
| Farther Urios Institute of Technology | University | — | — |
| Father Saturnino Urios University | University | — | Visit → |
| New Northern Mindanao College | College | — | — |
| New Northern Mindanao Colleges | College | — | — |
| Saint Michael College of Caraga | College | — | — |
| St. Joseph Institute of Technology | College | — | — |
Schools in Butuan
132+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agusan Colleges High School | — | — | — | — |
| Butuan City Special Education Center | — | — | — | — |
| Silad-Mahogany Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Banza National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Banza Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mahay Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mahay Integrated Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Don Gaudencio Santos Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aupagan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aupagan Integrated Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Rainbow of Angel School | — | — | — | — |
| West Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Villa Kananga Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Obrero Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Butuan City School of Arts and Trade | — | — | — | — |
| Doongan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ong Yiu Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Timber City Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga | — | — | — | — |
| Agusan Pequeño Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Agusan Pequeño National High School | — | — | — | — |
| CFC School of the Morning Star | — | — | — | — |
| F.R. Sibayan Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Philippine Electronics and Communication Institute | — | — | — | — |
| Mandacpan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bit-os Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Riverside Integrated School | — | — | — | — |
| Maug Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Buhangin Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| J.T. Domingo, Sr. Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pedro D. Duncano Integrated Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pedro D. Duncano Integrated High School | — | — | — | — |
| San Vicente Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| San Vicente National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Maon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Amparo National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Amparo Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bobon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bading Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Starland International School | — | — | — | — |
| Balite Institute of Technology | — | — | — | — |
| Angelicum Montessorian | — | — | — | — |
| Agusan National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Butuan Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Agusan Colleges High School | — | — | — | — |
| CornerStone Christian Progressive School | — | — | — | — |
| Butuan City Special Education Center | — | — | — | — |
| Santo Niño Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Silad-Mahogany Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Banza National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Banza Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Masao Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pigdaulan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pigdaulan National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Mahay Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mahay Integrated Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Don Gaudencio Santos Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aupagan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Aupagan Integrated Secondary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pareja Integrated School | — | — | — | — |
| Antongalon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Taligaman Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Father Saturnino Urios University - Morelos Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Light and Life Learning Center | — | — | — | — |
| Rainbow of Angel School | — | — | — | — |
| West Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Villa Kananga Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Obrero Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Butuan City School of Arts and Trade | — | — | — | — |
| Doongan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ong Yiu Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Timber City Academy | — | — | — | — |
| Merchant Marine Academy of Caraga | — | — | — | — |
| Agusan Pequeño Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Agusan Pequeño National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Magallanes Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Magallanes North Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Magallanes National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Buhang Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bancasi Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| CFC School of the Morning Star | — | — | — | — |
| F.R. Sibayan Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| BLISS Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Philippine Electronics and Communication Institute | — | — | — | — |
| Mandacpan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Taligaman National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Bit-os Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Kinamlutan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| La Trinidad Integrated School | — | — | — | — |
| Riverside Integrated School | — | — | — | — |
| Maug Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lumbocan National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Lumbocan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Salvacion Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cabcabon Integrated School | — | — | — | — |
| Philippine Science High School | — | — | — | — |
| F. S. Omayana Integrated School | — | — | — | — |
| Pedro & Victorina Calo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Lemon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Taguibo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Sumilihon Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Buhangin Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Ambago Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| J.T. Domingo, Sr. Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pedro D. Duncano Integrated Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pedro D. Duncano Integrated High School | — | — | — | — |
| San Vicente Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| San Vicente National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Philippine Science High School - Caraga Region Campus | — | — | — | — |
| Consuelo Integrated School | — | — | — | — |
| Maon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tagabaca Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Amparo National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Amparo Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bobon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Baobaoan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pupotsan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Guiasan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| New Townsite Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Camayahan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bading Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pupotsan National High School – Annex | — | — | — | — |
| A.J. Mejia Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gabriel Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Matin-ao Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pinamanculan National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Pinamanculan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Starland International School | — | — | — | — |
| Balite Institute of Technology | — | — | — | — |
| Angelicum Montessorian | — | — | — | — |
| Babag Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Pagatpatan National High School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Butuan
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes The Best Iligan | — | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Love Radio Butuan | — | MP3 256 kbps | |
| Star FM Davao | — | MP3 |
Museums in Butuan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balangay Shrine Museum | ||||
| Balangay Shrine Museum | ||||
| Balangay Shrine Museum | ||||
| Museo de Balanghai | ||||
| Museo de Balanghai | ||||
| Museo de Balanghai | ||||
| National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan | ||||
| National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan | ||||
| National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan |
Libraries in Butuan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Butuan City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Butuan City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Butuan City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Cabadbaran City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Hon. Elisa R. Ochoa Learning Commons | 0.0 | |||||
| PSHS-CRC Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Butuan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ampayon Public Market | |||||
| Ampayon Public Market | |||||
| Bayugan City Public Market | |||||
| Buenavista Market | |||||
| Butuan Farmer's Market | |||||
| Cabadbaran Public Market | |||||
| Carmen Public Market | |||||
| Langihan Public Market | |||||
| Libertad Public Market | |||||
| Libertad Public Market | |||||
| Libertad Public Market | |||||
| Magallanes Public Market | |||||
| Mancao Market | |||||
| RTR Public Market |
Hotels in Butuan
39 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Butuan
31 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Butuan
8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Butuan
4 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Butuan
3 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Butuan
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Butuan
36 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Butuan
32 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Butuan
3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Butuan
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Butuan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Buenavista Kolesyum |
Airports Near Butuan
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bancasi Airport | BXU | Medium Airport |
| Tandag Airport | TDG | Medium Airport |
| Del Monte Plantation Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Sumifru Tagbina Airport | — | Small Airport |
| UDEV Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Butuan
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| LBC | |
| LBC | |
| LBC | |
| LBC | |
| LBC | |
| PHLPost | |
| PHLPost | |
| Rusi | |
| Rusi |
Treatment Centers in Butuan
9 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Alicia Birthing Clinic | ||
| Butuan Diagnostic and Medical Clinic | ||
| Butuan Diagnostic and Medical Clinic | ||
| Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic | ||
| Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic | ||
| Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic | ||
| Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic | ||
| Dr Joyce Aesthetics | ||
| Dr Joyce Aesthetics |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Butuan
70 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Ang Dating Daan Butuan City Coordinating Center | |
| Ang Dating Daan Butuan City Coordinating Center | |
| Birhen sa Kasilak Parish | |
| Birhen sa Kasilak Parish | |
| Butuan Methodist Church | |
| Butuan Methodist Church | |
| Catholic Chapel | |
| Chapel Building | |
| Chapel Building | |
| Church of Christ | |
| Fatima Church | |
| Free Methodist Church | |
| Holy Cross Parish Church | |
| Holy Redeemer Parish Church | |
| Holy Redeemer Parish Church | |
| Iglesia ni Cristo | |
| Iglesia ni Cristo | |
| Iglesia ni Cristo | |
| Iglesia ni Cristo | |
| Iglesia ni Cristo |
Quick Facts
Around Butuan
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Butuan
5 places within 15 km
- • Masao Beach
- • Agusan River Lighthouse
- • Masao Lighthouse
- • Mount Mayapay
- • Mount Milan
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Butuan
What is the population of Butuan?
Butuan has a population of 309,709 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 1,101 people per square mile, spread across 281.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Butuan?
Butuan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 115 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 139.4 inches.