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Leon Postigo, Philippines

Zamboanga Peninsula · Philippines

Leon Postigo is a small town in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines with a population of 3,771. Elevation: 72 ft (22 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

3,771 Population 38/sq mi density
72 ft Elevation 22 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
102.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Leon Postigo

Leon Postigo

Leon B. Postigo, officially the Municipality of Leon B. Postigo, is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 29,535 people.

People

Population3,771
Density38/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain102.1 in/yr
Sunny Days153/yr
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Population3,771
Population Density38 / sq mi
Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Coordinates8.1551°, 122.9311°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceZamboanga Peninsula
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation102.1 inches (2,593 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Leon Postigo

Leon Postigo is a small town in Philippines (Zamboanga Peninsula) with a population of 3,771. The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet (22 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 102.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Leon Postigo 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 153 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 102.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 72 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days153 days/yr

Geography

Elevation72 ft (22 m)
Area98.7 sq mi (255.5 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates8.1551°N, 122.9311°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.1"
169% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.86"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

201 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 108 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 88 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 35 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 131 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 95 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines M5.7 88 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 135 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 96 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 66 km
Jan 7, 2019 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.5 113 km
Sep 8, 1999 44 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.5 140 km
Sep 8, 2000 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines M5.5 142 km
Jun 6, 1995 39 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.4 135 km
Jan 23, 2025 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines M5.4 94 km
Jun 1, 2018 32 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 126 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines M5.3 42 km
Feb 28, 1993 74 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.3 132 km
Oct 1, 2011 30 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 121 km
Aug 2, 2015 2 km SSW of Lapase, Philippines M5.2 102 km
Jun 14, 2020 45 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.1 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 254 km
2021 Rai Category 4 220 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 102 km
1995 Zack Category 2 294 km
1994 Owen Category 1 271 km
1993 Nell Category 1 282 km
1990 Mike Category 4 275 km
1986 Marge Category 1 275 km
1984 Ike Category 4 228 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 125 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in
February 78°F (25°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 13.9 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 13.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 12.2 in
September 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.9 in
December 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in

Leon Postigo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in February to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.9") and February the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Leon Postigo

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Datagan Elementary School
Bacungan Central School
Cilago Elementary School
Midatag Elementary School
Mawal Elementary School
Delusom Elementary School
Talinga Elementary School
P.T. Martinez Elementary School
Talinga National High School
Lower Tinaplan Elementary School
Bacungan Central School
Dagohoy Elementary School
Tiniguiban Elementary School
Tinaplan Elementary School
Kalawit Elementary School
Manil Elementary School
Santa Maria Elementary School
Bacungan National High School Annex – Tinuyop
Tinuyop Elementary School
Bacungan National High School
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Radio Stations near Leon Postigo

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AWR Zamboanga Peninsula MP3 192 kbps
Unbox Radio pop, top40 MP3

Farmers Markets in Leon Postigo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bacungan Public Market
Sindangan People's Public Market
Sindangan Public Market

Restaurants in Leon Postigo

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Viajero Food Stop

Airports Near Leon Postigo

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dipolog AirportDPLMedium Airport
Pagadian AirportPAGMedium Airport
Ipil AirportIPESmall Airport
Liloy Community AirportSmall Airport
Malangas AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Leon Postigo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Vicente Parish Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
77 m (253 ft)
Area
255.5 km² (98.6 mi²)
Postal Code
7112
Website
leonbpostigo.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 Leon Postigo

What is the population of Leon Postigo?

Leon Postigo has a population of 3,771 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 98.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Leon Postigo?

Leon Postigo 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 153 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 102.1 inches.

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