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Lacson, Philippines
Davao Region · Philippines
Lacson is a small town in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 3,970. Elevation: 715 ft (218 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Lacson
Lacson is a Filipino surname with historical roots originating in the provinces of Iloilo and Negros Occidental, and with branches extending to Cavite and Pampanga. They are a prominent family involved in business, politics, real estate, and agriculture. Historical records indicate members serving as gobernadorcillos during the Spanish era and were later involved in governance, commerce, and civic duties during the Japanese and American occupations.
The surname "Lacson" is a transliteration of Spanish orthography from the Chinese-Spanish name "la̍k-sun." Derived from the Hokkien language, it combines 六 and 孫 which had also been spelled as Laxon and Laczon by the Spaniards.
People
Climate
| Population | 3,970 |
| Population Density | 36 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.2119°, 125.4422° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Davao Region |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 84.0 inches (2,134 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Lacson
Lacson is a small town in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 3,970. The city sits at an elevation of 715 feet (218 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 84.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.4°F |
| 45% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 184 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 111.1 sq mi (287.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.2119°N, 125.4422°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 6.0 m | - | 146 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 143 km |
| 2025 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 10 | 138 km |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 146 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | - | 97 | 144 km |
| 1924 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (31 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 31 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 69 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 102 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 9.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 8.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 8.1 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 5.9 in |
Lacson has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (4.3").
Schools in Lacson
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacson Integrated School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Lacson
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigada News FM Davao | - | MP3 128 kbps | |
| DXAB One Radyo 1296 AM | news, talk | AAC 463 kbps | |
| Radio Disney Philippines - Davao FM 105.9 | pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Lacson
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D' Bone Collector Museum | ||||
| D' Bone Collector Museum | ||||
| Datu Bago Gallery | ||||
| Datu Bago Gallery | ||||
| Malagos Chocolate Museum | ||||
| Mindanao Folk Arts Museum | ||||
| Mindanao Folk Arts Museum | ||||
| Museo Dabawenyo | ||||
| Museo Dabawenyo | ||||
| Museo Panabo | ||||
| National Museum of the Philippines - Davao | ||||
| National Museum of the Philippines - Davao | ||||
| Philippine-Japan Historical Museum | ||||
| W-Autosports Museum | ||||
| W-Autosports Museum |
Libraries in Lacson
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davao City Library and Information Center | 0.0 | |||||
| Fr. Mateo Gisbert SJ Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Fr. Mateo Gisbert SJ Library | 0.0 | |||||
| High School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| High School Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Toril District Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UIC Library | 0.0 | |||||
| UIC Library | 0.0 | |||||
| University of the Philippines Mindanao Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Veritas Talandang Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Lacson
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agdao Public Market | |||||
| Babak Public Market | |||||
| Bajada Divisoria Night Market | |||||
| Bankerohan Public Market | |||||
| Braulio E. Dujali Public Marketinal | |||||
| Brgy. Malativas Public Market | |||||
| Buhangin Public Market | |||||
| Bunawan Public Market | |||||
| Calinan Public Market | |||||
| Central Convenience | |||||
| Fatima Public Market | |||||
| Fruits Stalls | |||||
| Green Market Panabo | |||||
| Mabini Public Market | |||||
| Magsaysay Fruit Vendors Association | |||||
| Marquella | |||||
| Matina Public Market | |||||
| Metro Mercado | |||||
| Metro Mercado | |||||
| MIEDECO | |||||
| Mintal Public Market | |||||
| Molejon Enterprises | |||||
| Molejon Enterprises | |||||
| Organic Farmer's Market | |||||
| Organic Farmer's Market | |||||
| Panabo City Market | |||||
| Panabo Public Market | |||||
| PTI Public Market | |||||
| Roxas Night Market | |||||
| Sasa Wet Market | |||||
| Shanghai Market | |||||
| Tagpuan Market | |||||
| Tibungco Public Market | |||||
| Toril Public Market | |||||
| Ulas Mini Market | |||||
| Ulas Mini Market |
Restaurants in Lacson
10 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Lacson
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Lacson
3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Lacson
2 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Lacson
4 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Lacson
13 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Lacson
7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Lacson
1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Lacson
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| KJC King Dome | ||
| New Davao Matina Gallera | ||
| RMC Petro Gazz Arena |
Airports Near Lacson
32 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Bangoy International Airport | DVO | Large Airport |
| Central Mindanao Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| A O Floirendo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Anflo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Consuelo Airstrip 1 | - | Small Airport |
| Dacudao Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Datu Paglas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Digal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kasilak Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| La Filipina Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Libertad Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Guihing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Macgum Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lunga-og Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Madaum Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Malalag Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Mapawa Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Maramag Airport | XMA | Small Airport |
| Mawab Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| MEPI Aerodrome | - | Small Airport |
| Mindanao Rainbow Agricultural Development Services Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Neda Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| New Sambog Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Pantukan Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Sampao Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Searbemco Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| TADECO Santo Tomas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tagdangua Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tagnanan Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Tagum Airport / Pangi (Rico Vista) Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Union Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Wao Airport | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Lacson
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Calinan Post Office | |
| LBC |
Treatment Centers in Lacson
50 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Accu - Lab Medical System Inc | ||
| Animal Bite Center | ||
| Avida Dialysis Center Philippines | ||
| Barangay 20-B Health Center | ||
| Barangay 37-D Health Center | ||
| Barangay 39-D Health Center | ||
| Barangay 76-A Clinic | ||
| Barangay 76-A Health Center | ||
| Barangay Health Center | ||
| Barangay Health Station | ||
| BCLab Diagnostic Center | ||
| Bernardo X-ray & Medical Clinic | ||
| BMCDC | ||
| Bucana Health Center | ||
| Buhangin Medical Clinic and Diagnostic Center | ||
| Cabantian Health center | ||
| Central Lab | ||
| Central Lab Diabetes Wellness, Heart & Kidneys | ||
| Davao Saint Martin De Porres Medical Clinic | ||
| Dela Rosa Psychiatric & Rehabilitation | ||
| E-Lab Polyclinic and Laboratory Co. | ||
| Emmanuel Medical and Diagnostic Center | ||
| Espino Medical & Maternity Clinic | ||
| Gem Village Health Center | ||
| Healthway | ||
| Hi-Precision Diagnostic | ||
| Kasilak Health Center | ||
| La Vie Dialysis Center | ||
| Lions Multi-Test and Medical Center | ||
| M&D Medical Spa | ||
| M&D Medical Spa for Men & Women | ||
| Matina Mother and Child Clinic | ||
| Maxicare Primary Care Clinic | ||
| Medika | ||
| MediSense Laboratory Center | ||
| Morison Chiropractor | ||
| My Choice Diagnostic Center (MCDC) | ||
| Norico Eye Clinic | ||
| Panacee Diagnostic Center & Pharmacy | ||
| Physician's Diagnostic Center | ||
| Piapi Health Center | ||
| San Antonio Health Center | ||
| San Nicolas Health Center | ||
| SMRCCI Southern Mindanao Rehab Care Center | ||
| South Davao One World Dialysis Center | ||
| Specialists Clinic & Diagnostic Laboratory | ||
| Supercare Davao | ||
| University Clinic | ||
| Vitalab Diagnostic | ||
| Zerah Skin & Dental Center |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Lacson
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bethel Temple | |
| Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses | |
| Sacred Heart Church | |
| UCCP |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Lacson
What is the population of Lacson?
Lacson has a population of 3,970 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 111.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Lacson?
Lacson has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 184 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 84.0 inches.