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Kauswagan, Philippines

Northern Mindanao · Philippines

Kauswagan is a small city in Northern Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 6,851. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

6,851 Population 294/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
173.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Kauswagan

Kauswagan

Kauswagan, officially the Municipality of Kauswagan, is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 25,515 people.

People

Population6,851
Density294/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain173.4 in/yr
Sunny Days301/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population6,851
Population Density294 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates8.1917°, 124.0847°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceNorthern Mindanao
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation173.4 inches (4,404 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kauswagan

Kauswagan is a small city in Philippines (Northern Mindanao) with a population of 6,851. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 173.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Kauswagan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 301 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 173.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.2°F
36% above Philippines avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area23.3 sq mi (60.4 km²)
Population Density294/sq mi
Coordinates8.1917°N, 124.0847°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 173.4"
356% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 20.47"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.74"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 138 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 40 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 133 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 109 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 102 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 147 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 99 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 103 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 107 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 111 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 110 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 101 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 136 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 67 km
Apr 12, 2017 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines M5.5 100 km
Jun 2, 2013 13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines M5.5 137 km
Sep 8, 1999 44 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.5 125 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 64 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 120 km
Jun 6, 1995 39 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.4 117 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 2 285 km
2021 Rai Category 5 213 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 57 km
1995 Zack Category 2 282 km
1994 Owen Category 1 239 km
1993 Nell Category 1 220 km
1990 Mike Category 4 257 km
1986 Marge Category 1 202 km
1984 Ike Category 4 200 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 255 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (130 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 130 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 155 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.4 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 9.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 12.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 18.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 20.5 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 12.5 in
December 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in

Kauswagan has a seasonal temperature swing of 12°F / from 71°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 116.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (20.5") and April the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Kauswagan

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jose Balazo Memorial Elementary School
Kauswagan Central Elementary School
St. Vincent’s Academy
Tugar Elementary School
Upper Tugar Elementary School
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Museums in Kauswagan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Aga Khan Museum of Islamic Arts
Macapagal Ancestral House
Museo

Libraries in Kauswagan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Iligan City Public Library0.0
Iligan City Public Library0.0
Iligan City Public Library0.0
La Librarie Botique0.0
Main Library Building0.0
MSU-Main Library0.0
MSU-Naawan Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Kauswagan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Hinaplanon Barangay Market
Hinaplanon Barangay Market
Iligan City Central Market
Kauswagan Public Market
Kawit Public Market
Linamon Public Market
Lugait Public Market
Maigo Public Market
Malingao Public Market
Manticao Public Market
Manticao Wet Market
Naawan Public Market
Ozamiz City Public Mall
Pala-o Market
Pana-on Public Market
Sinonoc Coastal Market
Sultan Magayong Market
Talipapa
Talipapa
Talipapa
Tambo Public Market
Tudela Public Market
Unicity

Restaurants in Kauswagan

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seaside Spectrum Hotel and Restaurant

Theme Parks in Kauswagan

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

The Longest Boardwalk Amusement Park

Bus Stations in Kauswagan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kauswagan Integrated Transport Terminal

Gas Stations in Kauswagan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petron Kauswagan

Stadiums & Teams in Kauswagan

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Airports Near Kauswagan

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laguindingan International AirportCGYLarge Airport
Dipolog AirportDPLMedium Airport
Labo AirportOZCMedium Airport
Pagadian AirportPAGMedium Airport
Balabagan AirportSmall Airport
Lumbia AirfieldSmall Airport
Malabang AirportMLPSmall Airport
Maria Cristina (Iligan) AirportIGNSmall Airport
Matling Industrial and Commercial Corporation AirstripSmall Airport
Wao AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Kauswagan

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Balo-i Rural Health Unit
Health Center
Health Center
Health Center Purok 6
Health Center Purok 6
Santiago Barangay Health Center
Santiago Barangay Health Center
Tonggo Health Center
Tonggo Health Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kauswagan

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Vincent Ferrer Parish Church
United Church of Christ in the Philippines

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
57 m (187 ft)
Area
60.4 km² (23.3 mi²)
Postal Code
9202
Website
kauswaganldn.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 Kauswagan

What is the population of Kauswagan?

Kauswagan has a population of 6,851 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 294 people per square mile, spread across 23.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kauswagan?

Kauswagan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 301 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 173.4 inches.

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