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Iligan City, Philippines

Soccsksargen · Philippines

Iligan City is a large city in Soccsksargen, Philippines with a population of 312,323. Elevation: 925 ft (282 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

312,323 Population 995/sq mi density
925 ft Elevation 282 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
113.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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People

Population312,323
Density995/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain113.0 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Population312,323
Population Density995 / sq mi
Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Coordinates8.2500°, 124.4000°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceSoccsksargen
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation113.0 inches (2,871 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Iligan City

Iligan City is a large city in Philippines (Soccsksargen) with a population of 312,323. The city sits at an elevation of 925 feet (282 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 113.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Iligan City

Iligan City has an average annual temperature of 27.4°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (28.4°C), the coldest is Feb (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 2230 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.3°C / 79°F 23.4° / 30.2° 132.5
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 23° / 30.6° 104.3
Mar 27.1°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.7° 74.7
Apr 28°C / 82°F 24° / 32.9° 101.2
May 28.4°C / 83°F 25.6° / 33.1° 167.4
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 25.2° / 32.4° 280.3
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 25.1° / 31.5° 261.0
Aug 27.5°C / 82°F 24.8° / 31.2° 221.8
Sep 27.6°C / 82°F 25.1° / 31.3° 217.0
Oct 27.5°C / 82°F 24.9° / 31.5° 279.1
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 25° / 30.9° 179.2
Dec 27°C / 81°F 24.2° / 30.8° 211.5
Iligan City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 113.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 925 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation925 ft (282 m)
Area314.0 sq mi (813.4 km²)
Population Density995/sq mi
Coordinates8.2500°N, 124.4000°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.0"
197% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

235 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 75 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 135 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 137 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 105 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 137 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 136 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 78 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 125 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 87 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 81 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 85 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 84 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 122 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 119 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 98 km
Sep 8, 1999 44 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.5 147 km
Apr 12, 2017 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines M5.5 78 km
Jun 2, 2013 13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines M5.5 122 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 83 km
Jun 6, 1995 39 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.4 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 293 km
2021 Rai Category 5 207 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 60 km
1995 Zack Category 2 267 km
1994 Owen Category 1 228 km
1993 Nell Category 1 202 km
1990 Mike Category 4 245 km
1986 Marge Category 1 186 km
1984 Ike Category 4 181 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (110 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 110 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 170 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 3.8 in
April 80°F (27°C) 3.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 10.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 14.7 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in
November 78°F (26°C) 8.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in

Iligan City has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.7") and February the driest (3.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Iligan City

Institution Type Founded Website
Initao College College

Schools in Iligan City

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kalamalamahan Elementary School
Libandayan Elementary School
Caribao Elementary School
Cauyonan Integrated School
Ampucao Elementary School
Mainit High School
Mainit Elementary School
Pudog Elementary School
Kalilangan Elementary School
Panoroganan Elementary School
Rogongon Agricultural High School
Tumpagon Elementary School
Kabangahan I Elementary School
Laranjo Elementary School
Rebucon Elementary School
Kapisahan Elementary School
Kabangahan Ⅱ Elementary School
Katipunan Elementary School
Kianibong Elementary School
Lower Mainit Elementary School
Salingsing Elementary School
Tumpagon National High School
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Radio Stations near Iligan City

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Davao MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Iligan City

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
City Museum of Cagayan de Oro
City Museum of Cagayan de Oro
Macapagal Ancestral House
Museo de Oro
Museo de Oro

Libraries in Iligan City

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Iligan City Public Library0.0
Iligan City Public Library0.0
Iligan City Public Library0.0
LDCU Library0.0
Lourdes College Learning Commons0.0
Lourdes College Learning Commons0.0
Main Library Building0.0
MSU-Naawan Library0.0
School Libary0.0
School Libary0.0
XU New Library0.0
XU Old Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Iligan City

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Carmen Night Market
Carmen Public Market
Hinaplanon Barangay Market
Hinaplanon Barangay Market
Iligan City Central Market
Initao Public Market
Linamon Public Market
Lugait Public Market
Lumbia Public Market
Manticao Public Market
Manticao Wet Market
Naawan Public Market
Pala-o Market
Sultan Magayong Market
Talakag Public Market
Talipapa
Talipapa
Talipapa
Tambo Public Market
Unicity

Hotels in Iligan City

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tulogan Higaonon

Clinics in Iligan City

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rogongon Health Center
Santa Cruz Health Center
Tumpagon Health Center

Airports Near Iligan City

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laguindingan International AirportCGYLarge Airport
Labo AirportOZCMedium Airport
Balabagan AirportSmall Airport
Del Monte Plantation AirportSmall Airport
Lumbia AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurugan AirportSmall Airport
Malabang AirportMLPSmall Airport
Maramag AirportXMASmall Airport
Maria Cristina (Iligan) AirportIGNSmall Airport
Matling Industrial and Commercial Corporation AirstripSmall Airport
Mountain View College AirportSmall Airport
Wao AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Iligan City

19 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ARC Kidney Care & Dialysis Center
Balo-i Rural Health Unit
Bone & Skin Center
Calaanan Medical Clinic
Health Center
Health Center
Health Center Purok 6
Health Center Purok 6
Maxicare Primary Care Clinic
Nazareth Health Center
Northern Mindanao Cancer Detection Center
Rogongon Health Center
Santa Cruz Health Center
Santiago Barangay Health Center
Santiago Barangay Health Center
School Clinic
Tibasak Health Center
Tonggo Health Center
Tonggo Health Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Iligan City

41 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Believers of Jesus Christ
Believers of Jesus Christ
Birhen Sa Mais Shrine
Digkilaan Southern Baptist
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
MMKI
Naluwas Church
Naluwas Church
Naluwas Church
Naluwas Church
Naluwas Church
Naluwas Church
Our Lady of Fatima Parish
San Agustin Chapel
San Agustin Chapel
San Isidro Chapel
San Isidro Chapel
San Miguel Chapel
San Miguel Chapel
Santa Cruz Chapel
Santa Cruz Chapel
Seventh Day Adventist
Seventh Day Adventist
Seventh Day Adventist
Sinicabog Naluwas Church
Sinicabog Naluwas Church
Sta. Teresita Chapel
Sto. Nino Chapel
Sto. Nino Chapel
Sto.Rosario Chapel
Sumasagayasay Chapel
Sumasagayasay Chapel
Tablon Baptist Bible Church
Tablon Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila

Around Iligan City

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 8
Hotels 1
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 12

Things to See Near Iligan City

8 places within 15 km

🕳️ Caves (1)
  • • Kalubihon Cave
⛰️ Peaks (7)
  • • Donque Hill
  • • Mount Agad-Agad
  • • Mount Alihod
  • • Mount Inayao
  • • Mount Malindawag
  • + 2 more

🇵🇭 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 Iligan City

What is the population of Iligan City?

Iligan City has a population of 312,323 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 995 people per square mile, spread across 314.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Iligan City?

Iligan City has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 113.0 inches.

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