Sign In Register

Lapinigan, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Lapinigan is a small town in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 4,328. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,328 Population 32/sq mi density
131 ft Elevation 40 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
140.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

Discover Lapinigan, Philippines

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About Lapinigan

Lapinigan

Rosario, officially the Municipality of Rosario, is a municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 49,610 people.

People

Population4,328
Density32/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain140.7 in/yr
Sunny Days107/yr
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Population4,328
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Coordinates8.4206°, 125.9825°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation140.7 inches (3,574 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lapinigan

Lapinigan is a small town in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 4,328. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 140.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Lapinigan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 107 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 140.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days107 days/yr

Geography

Elevation131 ft (40 m)
Area135.9 sq mi (352.1 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates8.4206°N, 125.9825°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 140.7"
270% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 21.34"
Driest Month (Jul) 8.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,896 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 74 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 149 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 43 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 75 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 121 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 121 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 54 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 135 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 108 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 97 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 81 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 130 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 91 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 98 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 76 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 103 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 101 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 71 km
Mar 6, 2019 66 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines M5.8 104 km
Sep 5, 1990 21 km ENE of Hinatuan, Philippines M5.8 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 245 km
2021 Rai Category 5 176 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 290 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 262 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 70 km
1995 Zack Category 2 223 km
1994 Axel Category 3 265 km
1994 Owen Category 1 199 km
1993 Nell Category 1 112 km
1990 Mike Category 5 199 km
1988 Skip Category 4 265 km
1986 Marge Category 2 122 km
1984 Ike Category 4 122 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 295 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 220 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 - 112 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 53 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 148 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake - - 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (116 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 116 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 168 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 21.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 14.3 in
March 80°F (27°C) 13.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
December 80°F (27°C) 16.4 in

Lapinigan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 140.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (21.3") and July the driest (8.5").

View full weather details →

Schools in Lapinigan

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
San Ignacia de Loyola School - - - -
Bayugan II Elementary School - - - -
B.Y. Tumulak Elementary School - - - -
Bayugan II National High School - - - -
Pasta Elementary School - - - -
Lapinigan National High School - - - -
Lapinigan Central Elementary School - - - -
New Visayas Elementary School - - - -
Ebro Elementary School - - - -
Caimpugan Elementary School - - - -
Mate Elementary School - - - -
Apogan Elementary School - - - -
Ormaca Elementary School - - - -
Manangahon Elementary School - - - -
Buena Suerte Elementary School - - - -
Buena Suerte National High School - - - -
View full schools details →

Farmers Markets in Lapinigan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barobo Public Market
Bayugan 3 Tabuan
Bunawan Public Market
Bunawan Tabuan
Dry Goods Public Market
Old Public Market
Prosperidad Public Market
Public Market
Rosario Public Market
San Francisco Public Market
Tagbina Market

Airports Near Lapinigan

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Bislig AirportBPHMedium Airport
Tandag AirportTDGMedium Airport
Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) Airstrip-Small Airport
Kasapa Airstrip-Small Airport
Lapanday Foods Macgum Airport-Small Airport
Neda Airstrip-Small Airport
Sumifru Tagbina Airport-Small Airport
UDEV Airport-Small Airport
Union Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lapinigan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aglipayan Christian Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
102 m (335 ft)
Area
385.1 km² (148.6 mi²)
Postal Code
8504
Website
rosario.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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Lapinigan.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About Lapinigan

What is the population of Lapinigan?

Lapinigan has a population of 4,328 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 135.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lapinigan?

Lapinigan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 107 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 140.7 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare Lapinigan with another city: