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Lanuza, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Lanuza is a small town in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 2,033. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,033 Population 18/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
181.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Lanuza

Lanuza

Lanuza, officially the Municipality of Lanuza, is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 13,642 people.

People

Population2,033
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain181.1 in/yr
Sunny Days110/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population2,033
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates9.2342°, 126.0644°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation181.1 inches (4,601 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lanuza

Lanuza is a small town in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 2,033. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 181.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Lanuza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 110 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 181.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days110 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area112.2 sq mi (290.6 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates9.2342°N, 126.0644°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 181.1"
377% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 31.89"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,681 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 61 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 103 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 132 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 38 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 35 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 101 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 69 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 112 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 48 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 77 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 143 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 118 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 141 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 68 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 11 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 99 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 106 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 58 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 67 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 154 km
2021 Rai Category 5 85 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 200 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 251 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 175 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 161 km
2008 Fengshen Category 2 216 km
2006 Utor Category 1 216 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 268 km
2005 Roke Category 1 233 km
2004 Nida Category 4 243 km
1998 Faith Category 1 297 km
1995 Zack Category 2 132 km
1994 Axel Category 4 174 km
1994 Owen Category 1 108 km
1993 Nell Category 1 24 km
1990 Mike Category 5 113 km
1988 Skip Category 4 177 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 263 km
1986 Marge Category 2 33 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 131 km
1952 E. OF MINDANO, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m - 133 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (149 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 149 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 31.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 24.7 in
March 78°F (26°C) 20.0 in
April 80°F (27°C) 13.5 in
May 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 79°F (26°C) 17.0 in
December 78°F (26°C) 25.7 in

Lanuza has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 181.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (31.9") and August the driest (6.2").

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Schools in Lanuza

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lanuza Central Elementary School - - - -
Habag Primary School - - - -
Sibahay Elementary School - - - -
Gamuton Elementary School - - - -
Florita Herrera-Irizari National High School - - - -
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Libraries in Lanuza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Lanuza

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Burgos Public Market
Cantilan Public Market
Carmen Public Market
Cortes Public Market
Dagocdoc Talipapa
Dagocdoc Talipapa
Lanuza Public Market
Luha Public Market
Madrid Public Market
Moonglow Public Market

Hotels in Lanuza

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Babak Bungalows

Restaurants in Lanuza

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Kajali

Cafes in Lanuza

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Sanctuary Cafe

Gyms in Lanuza

1 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PH #816083715

Airports Near Lanuza

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Surigao AirportSUGMedium Airport
Tandag AirportTDGMedium Airport
Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) Airstrip-Small Airport
Siargao AirportIAOSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
83 m (272 ft)
Area
290.6 km² (112.2 mi²)
Postal Code
8314
Website
lanuza.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 Lanuza

What is the population of Lanuza?

Lanuza has a population of 2,033 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 112.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lanuza?

Lanuza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 110 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 181.1 inches.

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