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Lapining, Philippines

Northern Mindanao · Philippines

Lapining is a small town in Northern Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 3,473. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,473 Population 2/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
121.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Lapining

Lapining

Lala, officially the Municipality of Lala, is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 75,015 people.

People

Population3,473
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain121.1 in/yr
Sunny Days128/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population3,473
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates7.9227°, 123.6883°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceNorthern Mindanao
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation121.1 inches (3,077 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lapining

Lapining is a small town in Philippines (Northern Mindanao) with a population of 3,473. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 121.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Lapining has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 128 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 121.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.3°F
51% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days128 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area1,939.3 sq mi (5,022.7 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates7.9227°N, 123.6883°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 121.1"
219% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.49"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.33"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

324 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 136 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 138 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 129 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 136 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 126 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 115 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 24 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 55 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 117 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 149 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 125 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 147 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 127 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 114 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 68 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 57 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 123 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 149 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 143 km
Oct 4, 2009 55 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines M5.6 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 4 246 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 98 km
1994 Owen Category 1 276 km
1993 Nell Category 1 267 km
1990 Mike Category 4 289 km
1986 Marge Category 1 246 km
1984 Ike Category 4 238 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m - 146 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake - 97 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (158 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 158 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in
February 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Coldest, Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in
April 83°F (28°C) 5.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 9.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 13.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 14.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 12.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 14.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 14.5 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 13.4 in
December 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in

Lapining has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in February to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 121.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.5") and February the driest (4.3").

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Schools in Lapining

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mabuhay Elementary School - - - -
Tipolo Elementary School - - - -
Bagong Badian Elementary School - - - -
Dongo-an Elementary School - - - -
Sixto Maghanoy, Sr. Memorial Elementary School - - - -
Placida Mequiabas Memorial National High School - - - -
Kahayagan Primary School - - - -
Calube Elementary School - - - -
Carusa Elementary School - - - -
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Museums in Lapining

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bonifacio Historical Center
Museo
Museo Handurawan

Libraries in Lapining

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
La Librarie Botique0.0

Farmers Markets in Lapining

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aurora Public Market
Bonifacio Public Market
Dimaluna Public Market
Labangan Municipal Public Market
Malingao Public Market
Old Public Market
Ozamiz City Public Mall
Tangub Public Market
Tukuran Public Market

Clinics in Lapining

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barangay Donggo-an Health Station

Airports Near Lapining

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dipolog AirportDPLMedium Airport
Labo AirportOZCMedium Airport
Pagadian AirportPAGMedium Airport
Balabagan Airport-Small Airport
Malabang AirportMLPSmall Airport
Malangas Airport-Small Airport
Maria Cristina (Iligan) AirportIGNSmall Airport
Matling Industrial and Commercial Corporation Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Lapining

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
health Center
health Center
Health Center Lumbia District

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lapining

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
House of Praise Chapel
Revelation Chruch of Christ
San Isidro Labrador Chapel
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Sr. San Antonio de Padua Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
6 m (20 ft)
Area
140.3 km² (54.1 mi²)
Postal Code
9211
Website
lalaldn.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 Lapining

What is the population of Lapining?

Lapining has a population of 3,473 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,939.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lapining?

Lapining has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 128 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 121.1 inches.

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