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Lingig, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Lingig is a small city in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 6,400. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,400 Population 54/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
144.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Lingig

Lingig

Lingig, officially the Municipality of Lingig, is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it had a population of 35,142 people.

People

Population6,400
Density54/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain144.5 in/yr
Sunny Days117/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population6,400
Population Density54 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates8.0389°, 126.4125°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation144.5 inches (3,671 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lingig

Lingig is a small city in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 6,400. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 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 144.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Lingig 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 117 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 144.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days117 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area117.8 sq mi (305.2 km²)
Population Density54/sq mi
Coordinates8.0389°N, 126.4125°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 144.5"
280% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 24.45"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,884 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 128 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 102 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 93 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 93 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 93 km
Mar 11, 1997 121 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines M6.9 140 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 28 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 36 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 30 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 150 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 50 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 117 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 26 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 103 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 134 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 139 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 140 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 128 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 51 km
Apr 20, 2022 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines M6.0 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 284 km
2021 Rai Category 5 200 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 290 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 53 km
1995 Zack Category 1 263 km
1994 Owen Category 1 241 km
1993 Nell Category 1 136 km
1990 Mike Category 5 229 km
1988 Skip Category 4 298 km
1986 Marge Category 2 161 km
1984 Ike Category 4 161 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 244 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m - 102 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 83 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 54 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 89 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m - 141 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake - - 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 83 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 24.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 17.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in
April 80°F (27°C) 10.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.7 in
December 79°F (26°C) 17.9 in

Lingig has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 144.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (24.5") and August the driest (6.3").

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Schools in Lingig

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gerardo Verano Elementary School - - - -
Pinanapatan Integrated School - - - -
Lingig Central Elementary School - - - -
Lingig National High School - - - -
Anibongan Elementary School - - - -
Sikahoy National High School - - - -
Palo Alto Elementary School - - - -
Mandus Elementary School - - - -
M.K. Yusingco National High School - - - -
Bogak Elementary School - - - -
Hamindang Primary School - - - -
Handamayan Elementary School - - - -
Mahabo Elementary School - - - -
Hinipaan Elementary School - - - -
Tomas Sim Elementary School - - - -
Union Elementary School - - - -
Haguimitan Primary School - - - -
Anibongan Integrated Secondary School - - - -
Obon Primary School - - - -
Maubgob Primary School - - - -
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Museums in Lingig

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
International Doll House

Farmers Markets in Lingig

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bislig Public Market
Cateel Public Market
Mangagoy Public Market
Mangagoy Wet & Dry Public Market
San Fernando Public Market

Gas Stations in Lingig

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Uni V

Airports Near Lingig

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bislig AirportBPHMedium Airport
Consuelo Airstrip 1-Small Airport
La Filipina Airport-Small Airport
Lapanday Foods Macgum Airport-Small Airport
Lunga-og Airport-Small Airport
Madaum Airstrip-Small Airport
Mapawa Airstrip-Small Airport
Mawab Airstrip-Small Airport
Neda Airstrip-Small Airport
New Sambog Airstrip-Small Airport
Sumifru Tagbina Airport-Small Airport
Tagum Airport / Pangi (Rico Vista) Airstrip-Small Airport
UDEV Airport-Small Airport
Union Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
101 m (331 ft)
Area
305.2 km² (117.8 mi²)
Postal Code
8312
Website
lgulingig.webs.com/

🇵🇭 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 Lingig

What is the population of Lingig?

Lingig has a population of 6,400 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 54 people per square mile, spread across 117.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lingig?

Lingig 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 117 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 144.5 inches.

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