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Datu Paglas, Philippines

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao · Philippines

Datu Paglas is a small town in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 3,851. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

3,851 Population 76/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
71.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Datu Paglas

Datu Paglas

Datu Paglas, officially the Municipality of Datu Paglas, is a municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 33,682 people.

People

Population3,851
Density76/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain71.3 in/yr
Sunny Days207/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population3,851
Population Density76 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates6.7667°, 124.8500°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation71.3 inches (1,810 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Datu Paglas

Datu Paglas is a small town in Philippines (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) with a population of 3,851. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Datu Paglas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 207 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days207 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area51.0 sq mi (132.1 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates6.7667°N, 124.8500°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.3"
88% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,055 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 105 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 126 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 142 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 102 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 94 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 145 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 135 km
Apr 23, 1995 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines M6.1 146 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 118 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 28 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 93 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 107 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 121 km
Jul 6, 1994 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines M5.9 148 km
Apr 19, 2025 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 130 km
Oct 5, 1997 2 km NNW of Sugal, Philippines M5.8 138 km
Aug 5, 2017 Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 96 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 135 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 118 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 109 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 5 160 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 99 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 105 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 87 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 142 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 67 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (50 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 50 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 52 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 149 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 163 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 4.2 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 6.0 in
December 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in

Datu Paglas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 71.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.0") and February the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Datu Paglas

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Madrasah Al Muttafaq Al Islamiyah
Datu Paglas Central Elementary School
Datu Paglas National High School
Datu Katil Elementary School
Mangadeg Elementary School
Kayaga Elementary School
Mangelen Andang Elementary School
Datu Ibrahim Pendatun Paglas III Foundation
Baguadatu Elementary School
Katong Madidis National High School
Tocao-Madidis Central Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Datu Paglas

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yes The Best Valencia MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Datu Paglas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Datu Paglas Municipal Mini Museum
Sultan Kudarat Provincial Museum

Farmers Markets in Datu Paglas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buluan New Public Market
Buluan Old Public Market
Columbio Public Market
Datu Paglas Public Market
Kidapawan Fruit Stand and Pasalubong Center
Kidapawan Mega Market
M'lang Public Market
Makilala Public Market
New Rizal Tuesday Market
Paglat New Public Market
Paglat Old Market
President Quirino Public Market
Tacurong Public Market

Bus Stations in Datu Paglas

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Datu Paglas Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Datu Paglas

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petron
Shield Power

Airports Near Datu Paglas

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Santos International AirportGESLarge Airport
Allah Valley AirportAAVMedium Airport
Central Mindanao AirportMedium Airport
Cotabato (Awang) AirportCBOMedium Airport
Rajah Buayan Air BaseMedium Airport
A O Floirendo AirstripSmall Airport
Balabagan AirportSmall Airport
Dacudao AirportSmall Airport
Datu Paglas AirstripSmall Airport
Digal AirportSmall Airport
Kasilak AirstripSmall Airport
Lambayong AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Guihing AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Kalaong AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Tampakan AirportSmall Airport
Malalag AirportSmall Airport
Philippines Paramotor Training FieldSmall Airport
Searbemco AirstripSmall Airport
T'Boli AirportSmall Airport
Talayan AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
63 m (207 ft)
Area
132.1 km² (51.0 mi²)
Founded
1973
Postal Code
9617

🇵🇭 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 Datu Paglas

What is the population of Datu Paglas?

Datu Paglas has a population of 3,851 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 76 people per square mile, spread across 51.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Datu Paglas?

Datu Paglas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 207 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.3 inches.

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