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Curuan, Philippines

Zamboanga Peninsula · Philippines

Curuan is a small city in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines with a population of 6,775. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,775 Population 4/sq mi density
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
70.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Curuan

Curuan

Buenavista es un barrio rural de la ciudad de Zamboanga, municipio de primera categoría perteneciente a la provincia de Zamboanga del Sur en la Región Administrativa de Península de Zamboanga situada al suroeste de la República de Filipinas en la isla de Mindanao.

People

Population6,775
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain70.7 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population6,775
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates7.2053°, 122.2331°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceZamboanga Peninsula
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation70.7 inches (1,796 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Curuan

Curuan is a small city in Philippines (Zamboanga Peninsula) with a population of 6,775. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Curuan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Area1,693.1 sq mi (4,385.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates7.2053°N, 122.2331°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.7"
86% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.76"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

92 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.6 on Jan 29, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 123 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 141 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 137 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 131 km
Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 69 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 136 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 137 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines M5.7 108 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 69 km
Jan 7, 2019 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.5 80 km
Sep 8, 2000 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines M5.5 16 km
Oct 13, 1993 64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines M5.5 92 km
Jan 23, 2025 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines M5.4 55 km
Jul 26, 2010 83 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.4 127 km
Nov 29, 1994 80 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.3 118 km
Jul 12, 2010 71 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.3 144 km
Feb 28, 1993 74 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.3 129 km
Jun 14, 2020 45 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.1 75 km
Feb 7, 1992 19 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.0 64 km
Jun 15, 2006 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.0 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 3 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 SULU SEA Earthquake 7.0 m 13 137 km
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m - 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 2.2 in Driest
February 80°F (26°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
August 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
December 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in

Curuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 70.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Curuan

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Curuan Central School - - - -
Curuan National High School - - - -
Natividad M. Medalle-Presa Elementary School - - - -
Sapa Moro Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Curuan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Zamboanga - MP3 96 kbps

Libraries in Curuan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
MNHS Library0.0

Gas Stations in Curuan

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petron

Airports Near Curuan

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zamboanga International AirportZAMLarge Airport
Ipil AirportIPESmall Airport
Limo-ok (LARBECO) Airstrip-Small Airport
Siocon AirportXSOSmall Airport
Sirawai Airport-Small Airport
Tumahubong Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Curuan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Estanislao de Kostka Parish Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila

🇵🇭 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 Curuan

What is the population of Curuan?

Curuan has a population of 6,775 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 1,693.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Curuan?

Curuan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.7 inches.

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