Katangawan, Philippines

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8,476 Population 26/sq mi density

125 ft Elevation 38 meters

80°F Avg Temperature 27°C

Katangawan 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. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	80.4°F
	49% above US avg
January Average	80°F (26°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	125 ft (38 m)
Area	322.2 sq mi (834.5 km²)
Population Density	26/sq mi
Coordinates	6.1722°N, 125.2214°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"

31% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Oct) 5.16"

Driest Month (Mar) 2.95"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,689 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 5, 2002	Mindanao, Philippines	M7.5	109 km
Apr 28, 2017	31 km SW of Burias, Philippines	M6.9	76 km
Jul 14, 2014	78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines	M6.3	148 km
Jan 1, 2002	3 km S of Lais, Philippines	M6.3	50 km
Sep 23, 2016	36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines	M6.3	147 km
Feb 12, 2007	62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines	M6.1	116 km
Feb 16, 2013	16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines	M6.1	71 km
May 31, 2019	34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines	M6.1	140 km
Mar 26, 2020	27 km SW of Burias, Philippines	M6.1	70 km
Feb 7, 2021	9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines	M6.0	68 km
Jun 27, 2025	65 km E of Sarangani, Philippines	M6.0	134 km
Mar 8, 2002	28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines	M6.0	110 km
Oct 17, 1996	41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines	M6.0	96 km
Nov 22, 1993	53 km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines	M5.9	116 km
Apr 28, 1992	66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines	M5.9	144 km
Apr 19, 2025	39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines	M5.9	125 km
Jul 6, 1994	27 km E of Mangili, Philippines	M5.9	81 km
Jan 21, 2005	34 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines	M5.9	110 km
Nov 21, 1996	27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines	M5.9	148 km
Nov 4, 2000	22 km SE of Caburan, Philippines	M5.8	76 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	196 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 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	126 km
2002	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	3.0 m	15	109 km
1917	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	1.5 m	7	31 km
2017	SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	0.2 m	—	76 km
1928	CELEBES SEA	Earthquake	—	97	123 km
1924	E. MINDANAO ISLAND	Eruption + Earthquake	—	—	146 km
1923	MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES	Earthquake	—	—	140 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (28 km).

Name	Type	Elevation	Last Eruption	Distance
Matutum	Stratovolcano	2,286 m (7,500 ft)	1290	28 km
Balut	Stratovolcano	862 m (2,828 ft)	Unknown	88 km
Apo	Stratovolcano	2,938 m (9,639 ft)	Unknown	91 km
Leonard Range	Stratovolcano	1,080 m (3,543 ft)	120	163 km

Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	80°F (26°C)	3.6 in	Coldest
February	80°F (27°C)	3.4 in
March	81°F (27°C)	3.0 in	Driest
April	82°F (28°C)	3.7 in	Warmest
May	82°F (28°C)	5.0 in
June	80°F (27°C)	4.9 in
July	80°F (27°C)	4.1 in
August	80°F (27°C)	4.1 in
September	80°F (27°C)	4.1 in
October	80°F (27°C)	5.2 in	Wettest
November	80°F (27°C)	4.7 in
December	80°F (27°C)	4.0 in

Katangawan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (5.2") and March the driest (3.0").

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