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Lais, Philippines

Davao Region · Philippines

Lais is a small town in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 2,298. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 76°F (25°C).

2,298 Population 4/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 25°C
70.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Lais

Lais, Laïs or Laís is a given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include:

People

Population2,298
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (25°C)
Rain70.4 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population2,298
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates6.3328°, 125.6464°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceDavao Region
Average Temperature76°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation70.4 inches (1,789 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lais

Lais is a small town in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 2,298. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Lais has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.2°F
41% above Philippines avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area583.2 sq mi (1,510.6 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates6.3328°N, 125.6464°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.4"
85% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 7.72"
Driest Month (Mar) 4.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,137 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 121 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 119 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 149 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 142 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 112 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 142 km
Apr 20, 1995 66 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.6 125 km
Jun 18, 1999 106 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.4 143 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 137 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 3 km
Nov 21, 1991 96 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 145 km
Jul 14, 2014 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 115 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 97 km
Sep 29, 2019 86 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.2 124 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 142 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 108 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 92 km
Jun 14, 2009 107 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 139 km
Nov 28, 2009 91 km E of Sarangani, Philippines M6.1 133 km
Feb 12, 2007 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 98 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 5 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 81 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 112 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 128 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 122 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 64 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 84 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 108 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 6.1 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
March 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 5.5 in
May 78°F (25°C) 7.7 in Warmest, Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 7.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.9 in
August 76°F (25°C) 5.1 in
September 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in
October 76°F (25°C) 6.1 in
November 76°F (25°C) 5.8 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.1 in

Lais has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 75°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 70.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (7.7") and March the driest (4.7").

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Schools in Lais

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mana Central Elementary School
Tingolo Integrated School
Benjamin Velasco Bautista Sr. National High School
Pedro Geverola Lucero Elementary School
Bisang Elementary School
Jack Harvey Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Lais

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Natin Malita AAC 64 kbps

Libraries in Lais

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
SPAMAST Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lais

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Malita Public Market

Gas Stations in Lais

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petron

Airports Near Lais

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Santos International AirportGESLarge Airport
Central Mindanao AirportMedium Airport
Mati National AirportMXIMedium Airport
Rajah Buayan Air BaseMedium Airport
Anflo AirstripSmall Airport
Lamitan AirstripSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Guihing AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Tampakan AirportSmall Airport
Malalag AirportSmall Airport
Malita AirportSmall Airport
Pantukan AirstripSmall Airport
Philippines Paramotor Training FieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lais

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
197 m (646 ft)
Area
883.4 km² (341.0 mi²)
Founded
1937
Postal Code
8012
Website
malita.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 Lais

What is the population of Lais?

Lais has a population of 2,298 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 583.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lais?

Lais has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.4 inches.

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