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Culaman, Philippines

Davao Region · Philippines

Culaman is a small town in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 3,523. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

3,523 Population 4/sq mi density
125 ft Elevation 38 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
71.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Culaman

Culaman

Jose Abad Santos, officially the Municipality of Jose Abad Santos, is a municipality in the province of Davao Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 72,552 people.

People

Population3,523
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain71.1 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Population3,523
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Coordinates5.9603°, 125.6586°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceDavao Region
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation71.1 inches (1,807 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Culaman

Culaman is a small town in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 3,523. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Culaman has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.9°F
39% above Philippines avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation125 ft (38 m)
Area861.6 sq mi (2,231.4 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates5.9603°N, 125.6586°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.1"
87% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.64"
Driest Month (Mar) 4.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,300 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 M7.5 146 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 130 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 83 km
Sep 2, 1998 123 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.8 137 km
Jan 8, 2024 93 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.7 128 km
Apr 20, 1995 66 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.6 129 km
Jun 18, 1999 106 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.4 119 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 115 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 38 km
Jul 14, 2014 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 95 km
Nov 21, 1991 96 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 131 km
Sep 29, 2019 86 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.2 103 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 97 km
Feb 12, 2007 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 64 km
Mar 20, 2008 85 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 143 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 80 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 19 km
Jun 14, 2009 107 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 109 km
Nov 28, 2009 91 km E of Sarangani, Philippines M6.1 99 km
Mar 8, 2024 103 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.0 143 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 5 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 73 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 83 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 148 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 132 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Balut (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 70 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 79 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 122 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 164 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in
March 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Driest
April 76°F (25°C) 5.4 in Warmest
May 76°F (25°C) 7.6 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 7.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
September 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in
November 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in

Culaman has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 74°F in January to 76°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 71.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.6") and March the driest (4.7").

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Schools in Culaman

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Culaman Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Culaman

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Natin Malita AAC 64 kbps

Airports Near Culaman

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Santos International AirportGESLarge Airport
Rajah Buayan Air BaseMedium Airport
Lamitan AirstripSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Guihing AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Tampakan AirportSmall Airport
Malalag AirportSmall Airport
Malita AirportSmall Airport
Philippines Paramotor Training FieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)
Area
600.1 km² (231.6 mi²)
Postal Code
8014
Website
joseabadsantos.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 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 Culaman

What is the population of Culaman?

Culaman has a population of 3,523 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 861.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Culaman?

Culaman has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.1 inches.

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