Palian, Philippines
Soccsksargen · Philippines
Palian is a mid-size city in Soccsksargen, Philippines with a population of 78,599. Elevation: 541 ft (165 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Palian
Palian is a district (amphoe) in the southern part of Trang province, Thailand.
People
Climate
| Population | 78,599 |
| Population Density | 807 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.3743°, 124.9106° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Soccsksargen |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.9 inches (1,572 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Palian
Palian is a mid-size city in Philippines (Soccsksargen) with a population of 78,599. The city sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 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 61.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Palian
Palian has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1763 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.9°F |
| 48% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) |
| Area | 97.4 sq mi (252.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 807/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.3743°N, 124.9106°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 91 km |
| 1918 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 7.2 m | 52 | 138 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 82 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 43 km |
| 2017 | SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 98 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | - | 97 | 82 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | - | - | 102 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (18 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 18 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 168 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in |
Palian has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.9 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.1") and February the driest (3.2").
Schools in Palian
5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bolomala Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Mangga Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| B. Castromayor Community Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Atbangan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Palian Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Palian
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes The Best Valencia | - | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Palian
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House of Gongs |
Libraries in Palian
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDMU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Polomolok Library | 0.0 | |||||
| PSHS-SRC Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SAC Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SAC Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Palian
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apopong Public Market | |||||
| Bagsakan | |||||
| Banga Public Market | |||||
| Chinatown | |||||
| Farmers Market | |||||
| Koronadal City Public Market | |||||
| Lake Sebu Live Tilapia | |||||
| Lake Sebu Public Market | |||||
| Polomolok Public Market | |||||
| Polonuling Public Market | |||||
| Simbo Satellite Market | |||||
| Surallah Public Market | |||||
| T'Boli Public Market | |||||
| T'Boli Public Market 2 | |||||
| Tampakan Public Market | |||||
| Tiboli South Cotabato Public Market | |||||
| Tupi Public Market |
Stadiums & Teams in Palian
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Palian
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Santos International Airport | GES | Large Airport |
| Allah Valley Airport | AAV | Medium Airport |
| Central Mindanao Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Rajah Buayan Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Datu Paglas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Digal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kling Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lambayong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Guihing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Kalaong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Tampakan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malalag Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malita Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Philippines Paramotor Training Field | - | Small Airport |
| T'Boli Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Talayan Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Palian
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia ni Cristo |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Palian
What is the population of Palian?
Palian has a population of 78,599 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 807 people per square mile, spread across 97.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Palian?
Palian 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. Annual rainfall totals 61.9 inches.
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