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Dassun, Philippines

Cagayan Valley · Philippines

Dassun is a small city in Cagayan Valley, Philippines with a population of 6,030. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,030 Population 47/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
64.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Dassun

Dassun

Iguig, officially the Municipality of Iguig, is a municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 31,342 people.

People

Population6,030
Density47/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain64.8 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population6,030
Population Density47 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates17.7452°, 121.7114°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCagayan Valley
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation64.8 inches (1,647 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dassun

Dassun is a small city in Philippines (Cagayan Valley) with a population of 6,030. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Dassun

Dassun has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jun (29.8°C), the coldest is Jan (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1804 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.4°C / 74°F 18.6° / 28.1° 34.8
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 19° / 30.2° 37.2
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 20.9° / 32.7° 38.5
Apr 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 35.1° 46.8
May 29.6°C / 85°F 23.5° / 35.6° 134.9
Jun 29.8°C / 86°F 24.2° / 35.4° 152.5
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 23.7° / 33.9° 197.6
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 23.4° / 33.3° 227.9
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 23.2° / 33° 232.7
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 22° / 31.3° 269.8
Nov 25.7°C / 78°F 21.4° / 30° 269.9
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 20° / 27.8° 160.9
Dassun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area127.3 sq mi (329.8 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates17.7452°N, 121.7114°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.8"
71% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.95"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

460 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 98 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 115 km
May 22, 1997 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.1 136 km
Mar 20, 2011 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 147 km
Jun 30, 2022 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 148 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 129 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 119 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 102 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 88 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 135 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 125 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 100 km
Apr 7, 2003 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 135 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 109 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 126 km
Oct 7, 2012 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.6 121 km
Dec 20, 1995 2 km SE of Claveria, Philippines M5.5 114 km
Feb 26, 2009 46 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.5 149 km
Apr 24, 2001 9 km ESE of Davila, Philippines M5.5 136 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

113 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 173 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 178 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 298 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 117 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 250 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 98 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 175 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 45 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 241 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 105 km
2023 Saola Category 5 145 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 133 km
2022 Noru Category 5 285 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 59 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 274 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 164 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 297 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 99 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 44 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 117 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 121 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 148 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 98 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 16 105 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - - 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cagua (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 69 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 80 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 122 km
Babuyan Claro Stratovolcano(es) 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 1924 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 1.5 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.1 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.5 in
May 84°F (29°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 5.0 in
July 83°F (29°C) 6.8 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 13.0 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 12.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in

Dassun has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.0") and February the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Dassun

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Agguirit Elementary School - - - -
Ugac Elementary School - - - -
Malacabibi Elementary School - - - -
Dassun National High School - - - -
Dassun Elementary School - - - -
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Museums in Dassun

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center
National Museum of the Philippines - Cagayan

Libraries in Dassun

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cagayan Provincial Library0.0
CSU Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dassun

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Don Domingo Public Market
New Piat Public Market
Penablanca Public Market
Piat Public Market
Public Market
Solana Public Market
Tuguegarao City New Public Market
Tuguegarao New Public Market

Airports Near Dassun

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cagayan North International AirportLLCMedium Airport
Tuguegarao AirportTUGMedium Airport
Aparri (Maura) Airport-Small Airport
Bicobian Bay Airstrip-Small Airport
Dibagat Airstrip-Small Airport
Lal-lo Airstrip-Small Airport
Maconacon Airstrip-Small Airport
Palanan Community Airport-Small Airport
Salolwan Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
34 m (112 ft)
Area
108.1 km² (41.7 mi²)
Founded
1607
Postal Code
3504
Website
iguig-cagayan.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 Dassun

What is the population of Dassun?

Dassun has a population of 6,030 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 127.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dassun?

Dassun has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.8 inches.

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