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Lianga, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Lianga is a small city in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 13,623. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

13,623 Population 219/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
158.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Lianga

Lianga

Lianga, officially the Municipality of Lianga, is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, Lianga has a population of 34,213 people.

People

Population13,623
Density219/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain158.2 in/yr
Sunny Days102/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population13,623
Population Density219 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates8.6336°, 126.0947°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation158.2 inches (4,018 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lianga

Lianga is a small city in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 13,623. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 158.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Lianga

Lianga has an average annual temperature of 27.3°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (27.9°C), the coldest is Feb (26.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 3634 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.4°C / 80°F 24° / 29.9° 495.0
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 23.5° / 29.4° 341.2
Mar 26.6°C / 80°F 23.8° / 30° 277.5
Apr 27.2°C / 81°F 23.4° / 31.3° 241.2
May 27.9°C / 82°F 25.1° / 32.4° 207.8
Jun 27.8°C / 82°F 25° / 32.3° 266.6
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 24.7° / 31.9° 278.5
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 24.8° / 32.3° 224.7
Sep 27.9°C / 82°F 24.6° / 32.4° 168.3
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 24.9° / 32.6° 297.1
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 24.9° / 31.2° 339.2
Dec 27°C / 81°F 24.3° / 30.9° 496.7
Lianga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 102 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 158.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days102 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area62.2 sq mi (161.1 km²)
Population Density219/sq mi
Coordinates8.6336°N, 126.0947°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 158.2"
316% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 25.98"
Driest Month (Aug) 8.07"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,365 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 50 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 76 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 43 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 95 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 95 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 54 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 133 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 109 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 84 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 95 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 85 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 131 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 66 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 103 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 71 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 128 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 99 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 127 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 45 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 220 km
2021 Rai Category 5 151 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 265 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 236 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 95 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 280 km
2006 Utor Category 1 280 km
2005 Roke Category 1 299 km
2004 Nida Category 4 295 km
1995 Zack Category 2 198 km
1994 Axel Category 4 241 km
1994 Owen Category 1 175 km
1993 Nell Category 1 86 km
1990 Mike Category 5 172 km
1988 Skip Category 4 239 km
1986 Marge Category 2 97 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 269 km
1984 Ike Category 4 97 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 198 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 101 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 41 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (139 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 139 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 26.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 18.0 in
March 79°F (26°C) 16.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 11.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 12.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 19.7 in

Lianga has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 158.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (26.0") and August the driest (8.1").

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Schools in Lianga

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Payasan Elementary School
Huwangan Elementary School
San Isidro Elementary School
San Pedro Elementary School
Ban-as Elementary School
Saint Christine Elementary School
Diatagon Catholic School
Neptune Elementary School
Anibongan Elementary School
Baucawe Elementary School
Diatagon Elementary School
Lianga Central Elementary School
R. Moreno Elementary School
Ganayon Elementary School
Saint Christine National High School
Diatagon Barangay Elementary School
Campanubay Elementary School
Manyayay Multi-grade Demonstration School
Lianga National Comprehensive High School
Davisol National High School
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Farmers Markets in Lianga

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barobo Public Market
Dry Goods Public Market
Old Public Market
Prosperidad Public Market
Public Market
Rosario Public Market
San Francisco Public Market
Tagbina Market

Hotels in Lianga

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alima ARQ Beach Resort
La Entrada
Oceanpoint Beach Resort and Hotel
Viel's Harborage Britania
Villa Rosalina

Restaurants in Lianga

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Erve’s Seafood Restaurant

Gas Stations in Lianga

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Petron
Petron
Phoenix

Banks in Lianga

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Enterprise Bank

Airports Near Lianga

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Bislig AirportBPHMedium Airport
Tandag AirportTDGMedium Airport
Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) AirstripSmall Airport
Kasapa AirstripSmall Airport
Sumifru Tagbina AirportSmall Airport
UDEV AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lianga

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo - Lokal ng Lianga

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
86 m (282 ft)
Area
161.1 km² (62.2 mi²)
Postal Code
8307
Website
lianga.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 Lianga

What is the population of Lianga?

Lianga has a population of 13,623 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 219 people per square mile, spread across 62.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lianga?

Lianga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 102 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 158.2 inches.

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