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La Roxas, Philippines

Northern Mindanao · Philippines

La Roxas is a small town in Northern Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 2,456. Elevation: 2,923 ft (891 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

2,456 Population 14/sq mi density
2,923 ft Elevation 891 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
109.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About La Roxas

La Roxas

Pangantucan, officially the Municipality of Pangantucan, is a municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 60,162 people.

People

Population2,456
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain109.7 in/yr
Sunny Days139/yr
Elevation2,923 ft (891 m)
Population2,456
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation2,923 ft (891 m)
Coordinates7.8642°, 124.8869°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceNorthern Mindanao
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation109.7 inches (2,785 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Roxas

La Roxas is a small town in Philippines (Northern Mindanao) with a population of 2,456. The city sits at an elevation of 2,923 feet (891 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 109.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

La Roxas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 109.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,923 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.3°F
34% above Philippines avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days139 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,923 ft (891 m)
Area172.7 sq mi (447.3 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates7.8642°N, 124.8869°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 109.7"
189% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.96"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

354 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 131 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 130 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 124 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 139 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 135 km
May 16, 2004 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.8 143 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 118 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 138 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 22 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 125 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 37 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 18 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 19 km
Jun 7, 1999 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines M5.7 133 km
Jul 9, 2019 8 km W of Dolo, Philippines M5.6 120 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 100 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 66 km
Apr 12, 2017 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines M5.5 16 km
Jun 2, 2013 13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines M5.5 65 km
Jun 9, 1999 3 km E of Aurora, Philippines M5.5 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 239 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 39 km
1994 Owen Category 1 262 km
1993 Nell Category 1 219 km
1990 Mike Category 4 282 km
1986 Marge Category 1 212 km
1984 Ike Category 4 215 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 106 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 139 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 151 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 71°F (21°C) 5.0 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 5.7 in
April 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
May 74°F (24°C) 12.2 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 13.9 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 12.8 in
August 73°F (23°C) 10.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 11.3 in
October 72°F (22°C) 10.5 in
November 72°F (22°C) 8.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 7.1 in

La Roxas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 70°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 109.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.9") and February the driest (5.0").

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Schools in La Roxas

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sinasaan Elementary School
Pig-awakan Primary School
Ali-al Primary School
Bantayan Primary School
Mahawan Elementary School
Bangkal Elementary School
Portulin Elementary School
La Roxas Elementary School
Kuya National High School – La Roxas Annex
Dagumbaan Elementary School
Our Lady of Fatima High School of Dagumbaan
San Carlos Elementary School
Lourdes Integrated School
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Libraries in La Roxas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
MSU-Wao School Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
University Library0.0
Valencia City Library Area0.0
Valencia City Library Area0.0

Farmers Markets in La Roxas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Citra Mina
Citra Mina
CMU Market
Colonia Farmers Market
Don Carlos Wet Market
Gulayan
Kibangay Public Market
Kitaotao Public Market
Lantapan Public Market
Maramag Public Market - Dry Section
Maramag Public Market - Wet Section
MVC Vegetable Market
North Public Market
Pangantucan Public Market
Quezon Central Market
Valencia City Farmer's Market
Valencia Public Market, Bukidnon
Wao Central Market
Wao Wet Market

Gas Stations in La Roxas

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Energy Star
FISO Mini Fuel Station

Airports Near La Roxas

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laguindingan International AirportCGYLarge Airport
Cotabato (Awang) AirportCBOMedium Airport
A O Floirendo AirstripSmall Airport
Dacudao AirportSmall Airport
Del Monte Plantation AirportSmall Airport
Kasapa AirstripSmall Airport
Kasilak AirstripSmall Airport
La Libertad AirstripSmall Airport
Lumbia AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurugan AirportSmall Airport
Maramag AirportXMASmall Airport
Maria Cristina (Iligan) AirportIGNSmall Airport
Mindanao Rainbow Agricultural Development Services AirportSmall Airport
Mountain View College AirportSmall Airport
Searbemco AirstripSmall Airport
TADECO Santo Tomas AirstripSmall Airport
Wao AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Roxas

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Blanco Primary Care Clinic
Dr. Pau Animal Bite Center
Kisteria’s Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Roxas

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bangkal Alliance Church
Maranatha Assembly of God

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
801 m (2,628 ft)
Area
461.7 km² (178.2 mi²)
Founded
1962
Postal Code
8717
Website
pangantucanbuk.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 La Roxas

What is the population of La Roxas?

La Roxas has a population of 2,456 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 172.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Roxas?

La Roxas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 139 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 109.7 inches.

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