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Pagaluñgan, Philippines

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao · Philippines

Pagaluñgan is a mid-size city in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 31,052. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

31,052 Population 15/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
146.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Pagaluñgan

Pagaluñgan

Kabuntalan, also known as Mother Kabuntalan, officially the Municipality of Kabuntalan, is a municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 25,439 people.

People

Population31,052
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain146.6 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population31,052
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates7.1417°, 124.3806°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation146.6 inches (3,724 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pagaluñgan

Pagaluñgan is a mid-size city in Philippines (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) with a population of 31,052. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 146.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Pagaluñgan

Pagaluñgan has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (27°C), the coldest is Feb (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 2734 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.4°C / 78°F 18.7° / 31.7° 131.3
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 18.6° / 32.2° 89.6
Mar 26.4°C / 79°F 20° / 33.1° 144.2
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 20.4° / 33.9° 224.8
May 27°C / 81°F 22.1° / 33.5° 293.7
Jun 26.4°C / 80°F 21.7° / 32.1° 464.3
Jul 25.9°C / 79°F 21.4° / 31.7° 307.2
Aug 26°C / 79°F 21.3° / 32.1° 202.3
Sep 26.1°C / 79°F 21.3° / 32.4° 225.3
Oct 26.1°C / 79°F 21.4° / 32° 364.4
Nov 26.2°C / 79°F 21.5° / 32.2° 162.4
Dec 25.9°C / 79°F 20.5° / 31.8° 124.5
Pagaluñgan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 325 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 146.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area2,102.7 sq mi (5,445.9 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates7.1417°N, 124.3806°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 146.6"
286% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

658 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 123 km
Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 124 km
Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 130 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 117 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 86 km
Jul 24, 2010 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M6.6 140 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 119 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 144 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 54 km
Apr 23, 1995 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines M6.1 146 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 132 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 90 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 142 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 45 km
Apr 19, 2025 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 148 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 66 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 75 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 70 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 81 km
Jul 23, 2010 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 4 136 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 100 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 124 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 144 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 51 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (100 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 100 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 115 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
April 83°F (29°C) 5.8 in Warmest
May 83°F (29°C) 9.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 9.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
October 82°F (28°C) 10.2 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in
December 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in

Pagaluñgan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 87.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (4.0").

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Schools in Pagaluñgan

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Matilac High School
Pigcawayan National High School – Libungan Torreta Annex
Libungan Torreta Elementary School
Upper Pangangcalan Elementary School
Kadingilan Elementary School
Matilac Elementary School
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Libraries in Pagaluñgan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BARMM Regional Library0.0
College Library0.0
Elementary0.0
St. Eugene De Mazenod Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pagaluñgan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alamada Public Market
Aleosan Public Market
Awang Public Market
Awang Public Market
City Central Arcade
Datu Piang Public Market
Landasan Wet Market
Libungan Public Market
Midsayap Public Market
Pansacala Food Terminal
Pansacala Food Terminal
Parang Public Market
Pigcawayan Public Market
Public Market
Village Market

Airports Near Pagaluñgan

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Central Mindanao AirportMedium Airport
Cotabato (Awang) AirportCBOMedium Airport
Balabagan AirportSmall Airport
Datu Paglas AirstripSmall Airport
Digal AirportSmall Airport
Kalamansig AirportSmall Airport
Lambayong AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Tampakan AirportSmall Airport
Lebak AirstripSmall Airport
Lebak Rural AirportLWASmall Airport
Malabang AirportMLPSmall Airport
Maramag AirportXMASmall Airport
Matling Industrial and Commercial Corporation AirstripSmall Airport
Talayan AirportSmall Airport
Wao AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Pagaluñgan

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
SCC Clinic
School Clinic
School Clinic

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Area
371.1 km² (143.2 mi²)
Postal Code
9606
Website
kabuntalan.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 Pagaluñgan

What is the population of Pagaluñgan?

Pagaluñgan has a population of 31,052 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 2,102.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pagaluñgan?

Pagaluñgan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 146.6 inches.

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