Caigangan, Philippines
Mimaropa · Philippines
Caigangan is a small city in Mimaropa, Philippines with a population of 24,136. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°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 Caigangan
Buenavista, officially the Municipality of Buenavista, is a municipality in the province of Marinduque, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 24,136 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province.
People
Climate
| Population | 24,136 |
| Population Density | 769 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.2581°, 121.9336° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Mimaropa |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 80.8 inches (2,051 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Caigangan
Caigangan is a small city in Philippines (Mimaropa) with a population of 24,136. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Caigangan
Caigangan has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29.5°C), the coldest is Jan (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2682 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 31.4 sq mi (81.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 769/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.2581°N, 121.9336°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
9 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.3 m (24 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1994 | PHILIPPINE ISLANDS | Earthquake | 7.3 m | 81 | 98 km |
| 1965 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | 4.7 m | 355 | 131 km |
| 1911 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | 3.0 m | 1,335 | 131 km |
| 1973 | QUEZON | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 15 | 95 km |
| 1889 | MINDORO ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 105 km |
| 1937 | W. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 1 | 146 km |
| 1928 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
| 1749 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 131 km |
| 1716 | TAAL, LUZON ISLAND | Astronomical | - | - | 131 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Banahaw (103 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Banahaw | Complex | 2,158 m (7,080 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| San Pablo Volcanic Field | Stratovolcano | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | 1350 | 118 km |
| Taal | Caldera | 311 m (1,020 ft) | 2020 | 131 km |
| Laguna Caldera | Caldera | 743 m (2,438 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 163 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.6 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 8.8 in |
Caigangan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.7") and March the driest (2.0").
Schools in Caigangan
4 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagtingon Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Caigangan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pag-asa Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bagtingon National High School | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Caigangan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Museum of the Philippines - Marinduque |
Farmers Markets in Caigangan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boac Public Market | |||||
| Buenavista Municipal Market | |||||
| Gasan Market | |||||
| Mogpog Public Market | |||||
| Torrijos Public Market |
Airports Near Caigangan
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Marinduque Airport | MRQ | Medium Airport |
| Calapan National Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pagbilao Grande Island Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Pinamalayan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wasig Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Waterfalls Near Caigangan
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Caigangan.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Bulusukan Falls | |
| Water falls over 3m rockface |
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What is the population of Caigangan?
Caigangan has a population of 24,136 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 769 people per square mile, spread across 31.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Caigangan?
Caigangan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 80.8 inches.
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