Culaman, Philippines
Davao Region · Philippines
Culaman is a mid-size city in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 72,552. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°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 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
Climate
| Population | 72,552 |
| Population Density | 84 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | 5.9603°, 125.6586° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Davao Region |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 71.1 inches (1,807 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Culaman
Culaman is a mid-size city in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 72,552. 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.
Climate in Culaman
Culaman has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (26.3°C), the coldest is Feb (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 1810 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.9°F |
| 39% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 861.6 sq mi (2,231.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 5.9603°N, 125.6586°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
Schools in Culaman
1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culaman Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
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.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Santos International Airport | GES | Large Airport |
| Rajah Buayan Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Lamitan Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Guihing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Tampakan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malalag Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Philippines Paramotor Training Field | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
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What is the population of Culaman?
Culaman has a population of 72,552 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 84 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. Annual rainfall totals 71.1 inches.
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