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Kabugao, Philippines

Cordillera · Philippines

Kabugao is a small town in Cordillera, Philippines with a population of 2,337. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

2,337 Population 2/sq mi density
338 ft Elevation 103 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
104.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Kabugao

Kabugao

Kabugao, officially the Municipality of Kabugao, is a municipality and de jure capital of the province of Apayao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 16,425 people.

People

Population2,337
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain104.8 in/yr
Sunny Days158/yr
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Population2,337
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Coordinates18.0170°, 121.1817°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCordillera
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation104.8 inches (2,662 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kabugao

Kabugao is a small town in Philippines (Cordillera) with a population of 2,337. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Kabugao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 104.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above Philippines avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days158 days/yr

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area1,597.5 sq mi (4,137.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates18.0170°N, 121.1817°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 104.8"
176% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 16.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

709 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 67 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 103 km
Sep 12, 2023 69 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.2 136 km
May 22, 1997 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.1 101 km
Mar 20, 2011 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 109 km
Jun 30, 2022 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Feb 6, 1999 66 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 132 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 67 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 41 km
May 13, 2002 58 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 124 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 82 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 58 km
Jan 14, 2012 65 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 132 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 130 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 84 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 74 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 143 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 130 km
Apr 7, 2003 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 96 km
May 28, 2006 61 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 143 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 192 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 278 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 117 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 245 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 68 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 162 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 73 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 299 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 113 km
2023 Saola Category 5 204 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 101 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 122 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 216 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 184 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 120 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 23 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 150 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 228 km
2016 Haima Category 4 31 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 68 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 67 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 42 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 100 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 78 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 102 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 115 km
Babuyan Claro Stratovolcano(es) 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 1924 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 2.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
May 80°F (26°C) 7.2 in
June 80°F (26°C) 9.1 in Warmest
July 79°F (26°C) 10.6 in
August 78°F (26°C) 10.9 in
September 78°F (25°C) 10.4 in
October 76°F (25°C) 15.5 in
November 74°F (23°C) 16.5 in Wettest
December 72°F (22°C) 10.1 in

Kabugao has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in January to 80°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 104.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (16.5") and March the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Kabugao

32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Karagawan Elementary School
Kalliat Integrated School
Lenneng Elementary School
Malabanig Elementary School
Iyapan Primary School
Kadikitan Elementary School
Kabugao Agro-Industrial High School
Mallag Primary School
Bulu Elementary School
Guimitan Primary School
Kagawadan Primary School
Paco Valley Elementary School
Magabta Elementary School
Culilimtao Primary School
Musimut National High School
Mayor Bartolome Serut National Agricultural and Trade High School
Laco Elementary School
Lucab Elementary School
Dibagat Elementary School
Musimut Elementary School
Waga Elementary School
Madatag Elementary School
Kumao Elementary School
Dangla Primary School
Apadi Primary School
Tabba Elementary School
Cabetayan Elementary School
Madduang Elementary School
Kabugao Central School
Badduat Elementary School
Binuan Elementary School
Nagbabalayan Elementary School
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Farmers Markets in Kabugao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Conner Public Market
New Flora Public Market

Airports Near Kabugao

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laoag International AirportLAOLarge Airport
Cagayan North International AirportLLCMedium Airport
Tuguegarao AirportTUGMedium Airport
Aparri (Maura) AirportSmall Airport
Dibagat AirstripSmall Airport
Jose Paredes AirbaseSmall Airport
Lal-lo AirstripSmall Airport
Taggat AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
262 m (860 ft)
Area
935.1 km² (361.0 mi²)
Postal Code
3809

🇵🇭 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 Kabugao

What is the population of Kabugao?

Kabugao has a population of 2,337 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,597.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kabugao?

Kabugao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 158 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.8 inches.

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