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Lapuan, Philippines

Davao Region · Philippines

Lapuan is a small town in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 3,825. Elevation: 98 ft (30 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

3,825 Population 24/sq mi density
98 ft Elevation 30 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
61.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Lapuan

Lapuan

Don Marcelino, officially the Municipality of Don Marcelino, is a municipality in the province of Davao Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 45,681 people.

People

Population3,825
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Population3,825
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Coordinates6.1444°, 125.7008°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceDavao Region
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation61.5 inches (1,563 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lapuan

Lapuan is a small town in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 3,825. The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet (30 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Lapuan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 98 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.2°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation98 ft (30 m)
Area157.3 sq mi (407.3 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates6.1444°N, 125.7008°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,286 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 M7.5 128 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 118 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 100 km
Sep 2, 1998 123 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.8 143 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 143 km
Jan 8, 2024 93 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.7 145 km
Apr 20, 1995 66 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.6 120 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 140 km
Jun 18, 1999 106 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.4 125 km
Jul 14, 2014 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 98 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 100 km
Nov 21, 1991 96 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 131 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 19 km
Sep 29, 2019 86 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.2 107 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 37 km
Jun 14, 2009 107 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 119 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 87 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 96 km
Feb 12, 2007 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 77 km
Nov 28, 2009 91 km E of Sarangani, Philippines M6.1 112 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 5 185 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 79 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 100 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 132 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 120 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 74 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 90 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 105 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 6.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 5.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
August 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 5.6 in

Lapuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Lapuan

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kinanga Elementary School
Lawa National High School
Luisa Joyce Mallari National High School
Maltusan Elementary School
Mabuhay Elementary School
Lanao Elementary School
William Joyce Sr. Elementary School
Lawa Central Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Lapuan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Natin Malita AAC 64 kbps

Bus Stations in Lapuan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Don Marcelino Terminal

Gas Stations in Lapuan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MyGas

Airports Near Lapuan

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Santos International AirportGESLarge Airport
Rajah Buayan Air BaseMedium Airport
Lamitan AirstripSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Guihing AirportSmall Airport
Malalag AirportSmall Airport
Malita AirportSmall Airport
Philippines Paramotor Training FieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
249 m (817 ft)
Area
407.3 km² (157.2 mi²)
Founded
1980
Postal Code
8013

🇵🇭 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 Lapuan

What is the population of Lapuan?

Lapuan has a population of 3,825 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 157.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lapuan?

Lapuan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches.

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