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Pigcawayan, Philippines

Soccsksargen · Philippines

Pigcawayan is a small city in Soccsksargen, Philippines with a population of 11,420. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

11,420 Population 132/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
93.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Pigcawayan

Pigcawayan

Pigcawayan, officially the Municipality of Pigcawayan, is a municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 53,593 people.

People

Population11,420
Density132/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain93.1 in/yr
Sunny Days167/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population11,420
Population Density132 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates7.2772°, 124.4256°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceSoccsksargen
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation93.1 inches (2,365 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pigcawayan

Pigcawayan is a small city in Philippines (Soccsksargen) with a population of 11,420. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 93.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Pigcawayan

Pigcawayan has an average annual temperature of 24.4°C (76°F). The hottest month is Apr (25.3°C), the coldest is Feb (23.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 3111 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 17.3° / 31.3° 164.7
Feb 23.6°C / 75°F 16.7° / 31.6° 121.0
Mar 24.7°C / 77°F 18.1° / 32.8° 146.5
Apr 25.3°C / 78°F 18.4° / 33.3° 223.9
May 25.3°C / 77°F 20.4° / 33.3° 304.4
Jun 24.7°C / 76°F 20.4° / 32.3° 473.7
Jul 24°C / 75°F 20° / 30.7° 345.4
Aug 24.2°C / 75°F 20.1° / 30.8° 243.6
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 19.8° / 32.1° 259.7
Oct 24.4°C / 76°F 20.1° / 31.9° 388.7
Nov 24.6°C / 76°F 19.8° / 31.5° 236.3
Dec 24.2°C / 76°F 18.4° / 31.8° 203.4
Pigcawayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 93.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.9°F
52% above Philippines avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days167 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area86.7 sq mi (224.6 km²)
Population Density132/sq mi
Coordinates7.2772°N, 124.4256°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 93.1"
145% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.87"
Driest Month (Jan) 4.17"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

577 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 M7.6 136 km
Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 140 km
Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 140 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 128 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 98 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 130 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 68 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 94 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 123 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 57 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 79 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 86 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 81 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 96 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 62 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 110 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 73 km
Jul 23, 2010 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 137 km
Sep 18, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines M5.7 91 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 47 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 4 121 km
1993 Nell Category 1 299 km
1986 Marge Category 1 290 km
1984 Ike Category 4 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 8,000 116 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 140 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 67 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 98 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 123 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in
April 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 10.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 10.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in
October 82°F (28°C) 10.9 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in
December 82°F (28°C) 5.4 in

Pigcawayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in February to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 93.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.9") and January the driest (4.2").

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Schools in Pigcawayan

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Notre Dame Of Pigcawayan
Midpapan Elementary School
Pigcawayan Central Elementary School
Pigcawayan National High School
Prado Elementary School
Panay Elementary School
Tabarangao Primary School
Tubon Elementary School
Buluan Elementary School
A. Manaay Primary School
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Libraries in Pigcawayan

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

Farmers Markets in Pigcawayan

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

Restaurants in Pigcawayan

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ate Vel's
Broadway Eatery
Radney's Batchoy
Triple C Refreshment

Bus Stations in Pigcawayan

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pigcawayan Overland Transport Terminal

Gas Stations in Pigcawayan

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flying V
Petron
Petron

Banks in Pigcawayan

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cooperative Bank Of Pigcawayan
Partner's Rural Bank Of Pigcawayan

Airports Near Pigcawayan

16 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
Lebak AirstripSmall Airport
Lebak Rural AirportLWASmall Airport
Lurugan AirportSmall Airport
Malabang AirportMLPSmall Airport
Maramag AirportXMASmall Airport
Matling Industrial and Commercial Corporation AirstripSmall Airport
Mountain View College AirportSmall Airport
Talayan AirportSmall Airport
Wao AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Pigcawayan

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
SCC Clinic
School Clinic
School Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pigcawayan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo
San Blas Parish
United Church Of Christ Of The Philippines

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
35 m (115 ft)
Area
340.1 km² (131.3 mi²)
Postal Code
9412
Website
pigcawayan.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 Pigcawayan

What is the population of Pigcawayan?

Pigcawayan has a population of 11,420 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 132 people per square mile, spread across 86.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Pigcawayan?

Pigcawayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 93.1 inches.

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