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Lagawe, Philippines

Cordillera · Philippines

Lagawe is a small city in Cordillera, Philippines with a population of 19,124. Elevation: 1,608 ft (490 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

19,124 Population 17/sq mi density
1,608 ft Elevation 490 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
99.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Lagawe

Lagawe

Lagawe, officially the Municipality of Lagawe, is a municipality and capital of the province of Ifugao, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 19,124 people.

People

Population19,124
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain99.3 in/yr
Sunny Days162/yr
Elevation1,608 ft (490 m)
Population19,124
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation1,608 ft (490 m)
Coordinates16.8000°, 121.1192°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCordillera
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation99.3 inches (2,521 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lagawe

Lagawe is a small city in Philippines (Cordillera) with a population of 19,124. The city sits at an elevation of 1,608 feet (490 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Lagawe

Lagawe has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (19.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 3199 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.7°C / 67°F 13.1° / 27.5° 93.5
Feb 20.5°C / 69°F 13.3° / 29.3° 50.7
Mar 22.9°C / 73°F 15.5° / 32.7° 69.9
Apr 24.9°C / 77°F 17.7° / 34.7° 77.3
May 25.8°C / 78°F 20° / 34.9° 255.3
Jun 25.1°C / 77°F 20.2° / 32.7° 293.7
Jul 24.6°C / 76°F 19.9° / 31.1° 400.2
Aug 24.4°C / 76°F 19.9° / 30.9° 392.9
Sep 24.2°C / 76°F 19° / 30.9° 369.1
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 18° / 29.3° 406.1
Nov 22.4°C / 72°F 16.9° / 28.6° 338.5
Dec 21°C / 70°F 15.1° / 27.4° 451.7
Lagawe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,608 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.8°F
33% above Philippines avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days162 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,608 ft (490 m)
Area1,103.9 sq mi (2,859.2 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates16.8000°N, 121.1192°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.3"
161% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 14.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.32"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

586 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.2 on May 31, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 125 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 86 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 37 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 50 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 51 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 81 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 50 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 91 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 31 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 128 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 113 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 78 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 49 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 37 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 88 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 34 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 60 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 63 km
May 2, 1996 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines M5.5 93 km
May 6, 2007 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 278 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 57 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 189 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 32 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 201 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 56 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 161 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 200 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 22 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 235 km
2023 Saola Category 4 190 km
2022 Noru Category 4 173 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 139 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 276 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 186 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 221 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 137 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 26 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 95 km
2016 Haima Category 4 122 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 130 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 125 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 120 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 86 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - 20 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 58 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 182 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in Driest
March 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in
April 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in
May 75°F (24°C) 9.4 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 12.8 in
August 74°F (23°C) 14.8 in Wettest
September 73°F (23°C) 13.7 in
October 72°F (22°C) 11.3 in
November 70°F (21°C) 9.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in

Lagawe has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 99.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (14.8") and February the driest (2.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Lagawe

Institution Type Founded Website
Ifugao State University University - ,

Schools in Lagawe

37 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ayangan National Agricultural and Vocational High School - - - -
Anao Elementary School - - - -
Umalbong Elementary School - - - -
Mungayang Elementary School - - - -
Abinuan Elementary School - - - -
Boliwong Elementary School - - - -
Banao Elementary School - - - -
Alimit Elementary School - - - -
Luta Primary School - - - -
Pullaan Elementary School - - - -
Bangtinon Elementary School - - - -
Ponghal Elementary School - - - -
Lagawe National High School Extension - - - -
Kayang Primary School - - - -
Lagawe National High School - - - -
Montabiong Elementary School - - - -
Banga Primary School - - - -
Lagawe National High School Extension - - - -
Mungayang National High School - - - -
Tungngod Elementary School - - - -
Lagawe Central School - - - -
Ifugao Special Education Center - - - -
Don Bosco High School - - - -
Buyabuyan Elementary School - - - -
Caba National High School - - - -
Caba Elementary School - - - -
Burnay Elementary School - - - -
Cudog Elementary School - - - -
Hingyon Central School - - - -
Bitu Elementary School - - - -
Southern Hingyon National High School - - - -
Piwong Elementary School - - - -
Humalophop Elementary School - - - -
Mompolia Elementary School - - - -
Namulditan Senior High School - - - -
Namulditan Elementary School - - - -
Jucbong Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Lagawe

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Natin Santiago - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Lagawe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Banaue Museum
Coldileran Culture Museum
Hiwang Museum
Ifugao Ethnic Village
National Museum of the Philippines - Cordillera
Peace Museum

Farmers Markets in Lagawe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bagabag Public Market
Kiangan Public Market
Lagawe Public Market
Lamut Public Market
Mayoyao Public Market
Old Banaue Market
Villaverde Public Market

Hotels in Lagawe

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

JDT Inn
KGI

Restaurants in Lagawe

6 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dunuan Restaurant
Garden Restaurant
Kanto Cusina
Nandongs Restaurant
Palazo
Riverview

Cafes in Lagawe

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PEDRO'S PIZZERIA

Clinics in Lagawe

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Birthing Clinic

Bus Stations in Lagawe

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Lagawe Terminal
Ohayami Bus Station and Booking

Gas Stations in Lagawe

5 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Eastern Gas Station
Petron
PH #3884208759
PH #835921729

Banks in Lagawe

7 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Lagawe
City Savings
IGEMCO
Lagawe Multipurpose Development Cooperative
Landbank
PNB
Producers Bank

Airports Near Lagawe

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cauayan AirportCYZMedium Airport
Loakan AirportBAGMedium Airport
Bagabag Airport-Small Airport
Binalonan Airport-Small Airport
Cordon Airport-Small Airport
Lepanto Mines Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lagawe

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist Church
Bible Community Church
Christ is the Answer Church
Christ is the Answer Church
CITAC
Evangelical Church of God
Free Believers Church
Free Believers Church
Iglesia Ni Cristo
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
St. Benedict Chapel
St. Mary Magdalene's Parish Church
St. Peter Catholic Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Vibrant Evangelical Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
667 m (2,188 ft)
Area
208.9 km² (80.6 mi²)
Postal Code
3600
Website
lagawe.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 Lagawe

What is the population of Lagawe?

Lagawe has a population of 19,124 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 1,103.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lagawe?

Lagawe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 162 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 99.3 inches.

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