Cagwait, Philippines
Caraga · Philippines
Cagwait is a small city in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 22,305. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°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 Cagwait
Cagwait, officially the Municipality of Cagwait, is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 21,747 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 22,305 |
| Population Density | 270 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Coordinates | 8.9186°, 126.3011° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Caraga |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 152.3 inches (3,867 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Cagwait
Cagwait is a small city in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 22,305. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 152.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Cagwait
Cagwait has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (27.4°C), the coldest is Feb (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 3807 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.3°F |
| 49% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 82.7 sq mi (214.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 270/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 8.9186°N, 126.3011°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1929 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 90 km |
| 1952 | E. OF MINDANO, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.3 m | - | 123 km |
| 2023 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 3 | 47 km |
| 1921 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | - | - | 128 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 173 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 182 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 30.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 22.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 19.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 13.0 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 10.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | Driest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 15.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 23.8 in |
Cagwait has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 175.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (30.7") and August the driest (6.8").
Schools in Cagwait
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Sanvictores, Sr. National School Annex | - | - | - | - |
| Cagwait Central Elementery School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Cagwait
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Cagwait
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dagocdoc Talipapa | |||||
| Dagocdoc Talipapa | |||||
| Luha Public Market | |||||
| Moonglow Public Market | |||||
| Public Market |
Restaurants in Cagwait
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Cagwait
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bislig Airport | BPH | Medium Airport |
| Tandag Airport | TDG | Medium Airport |
| Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sumifru Tagbina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| UDEV Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Cagwait?
Cagwait has a population of 22,305 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 270 people per square mile, spread across 82.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Cagwait?
Cagwait 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 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 152.3 inches.
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