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Pagalungan, Philippines

Soccsksargen · Philippines

Pagalungan is a small town in Soccsksargen, Philippines with a population of 2,936. Elevation: 1,385 ft (422 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,936 Population 21/sq mi density
1,385 ft Elevation 422 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
60.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Pagalungan

Pagalungan

Pagalungan, officially the Municipality of Pagalungan, is a municipality in the province of Maguindanao del Sur, Bangsamoro, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 46,277 people.

People

Population2,936
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain60.8 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Population2,936
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Coordinates6.2656°, 125.0133°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceSoccsksargen
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation60.8 inches (1,544 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pagalungan

Pagalungan is a small town in Philippines (Soccsksargen) with a population of 2,936. The city sits at an elevation of 1,385 feet (422 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Pagalungan

Pagalungan has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.6°C), the coldest is May (25.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 943 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.6°C / 80°F 21.1° / 32.1° 97.4
Feb 27.2°C / 81°F 21.4° / 32.9° 42.8
Mar 27.4°C / 81°F 20.9° / 33.9° 57.0
Apr 27.6°C / 82°F 20.9° / 34.2° 46.9
May 25.4°C / 78°F 19.2° / 31.5° 68.2
Jun 26.2°C / 79°F 20.3° / 32.2° 99.6
Jul 26°C / 79°F 20.3° / 31.6° 101.0
Aug 26°C / 79°F 20.3° / 31.8° 97.8
Sep 26.3°C / 79°F 20.3° / 32.3° 83.7
Oct 26.4°C / 80°F 20.3° / 32.6° 96.5
Nov 26.5°C / 80°F 20.3° / 32.7° 76.3
Dec 26.4°C / 80°F 20.5° / 32.4° 75.5
Pagalungan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,385 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.5°F
45% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,385 ft (422 m)
Area138.9 sq mi (359.6 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates6.2656°N, 125.0133°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.8"
60% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.54"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,454 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 20, 2025.

Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 88 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 85 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 71 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 128 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 96 km
Apr 23, 1995 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines M6.1 137 km
Feb 12, 2007 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 141 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 78 km
Oct 17, 1996 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.0 121 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 93 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 57 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 133 km
Nov 22, 1993 53 km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines M5.9 141 km
Jul 6, 1994 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines M5.9 106 km
Apr 19, 2025 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 107 km
Apr 28, 1992 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 129 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 139 km
Jan 21, 2005 34 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines M5.9 123 km
May 18, 1999 74 km SSW of Palimbang, Philippines M5.9 147 km
Nov 4, 2000 22 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M5.8 101 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 5 197 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 8,000 102 km
1918 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 7.2 m 52 139 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 88 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 30 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 85 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 98 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 13 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 85 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 104 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
June 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in
August 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in
September 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
November 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in

Pagalungan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Pagalungan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Crossing Palkan Elementary School
Pablo Valencia National High School
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Radio Stations near Pagalungan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yes The Best Valencia MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Pagalungan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
General Paulino Santos Museum

Libraries in Pagalungan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
General Santos City Public Library0.0
MSU College of Medicine Library0.0
NDMU Library0.0
Polomolok Library0.0
PSHS-SRC Library0.0
SAC Library0.0
SAC Library0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Pagalungan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Apopong Public Market
Banga Public Market
Calumpang Public Market
Calumpang Public Market
Chinatown
Farmers Market
General Santos City Bagsakan Market
General Santos City Public Market
Koronadal City Public Market
Malandag Public Market
Polomolok Public Market
Polonuling Public Market
Sam's Talipapa
Simbo Satellite Market
T'Boli Public Market
T'Boli Public Market 2
Tampakan Public Market
Tiboli South Cotabato Public Market
Tupi Public Market

Stadiums & Teams in Pagalungan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Pagalungan

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Santos International AirportGESLarge Airport
Allah Valley AirportAAVMedium Airport
Central Mindanao AirportMedium Airport
Rajah Buayan Air BaseMedium Airport
Datu Paglas AirstripSmall Airport
Digal AirportSmall Airport
Kling AirportSmall Airport
Lambayong AirportSmall Airport
Lamitan AirstripSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Guihing AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Kalaong AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Tampakan AirportSmall Airport
Malalag AirportSmall Airport
Malita AirportSmall Airport
Philippines Paramotor Training FieldSmall Airport
T'Boli AirportSmall Airport
Talayan AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
306 m (1,004 ft)
Area
340.0 km² (131.2 mi²)
Founded
1957
Postal Code
9504
Website
polomolok.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 Pagalungan

What is the population of Pagalungan?

Pagalungan has a population of 2,936 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 138.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pagalungan?

Pagalungan 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 78°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.8 inches.

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