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Ponot, Philippines

Zamboanga Peninsula · Philippines

Ponot is a small city in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines with a population of 6,624. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

6,624 Population 127/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
98.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Ponot

Ponot

Jose Dalman, officially the Municipality of Jose Dalman, is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 27,951 people.

People

Population6,624
Density127/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain98.9 in/yr
Sunny Days157/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population6,624
Population Density127 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates8.4520°, 123.0222°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceZamboanga Peninsula
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation98.9 inches (2,511 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ponot

Ponot is a small city in Philippines (Zamboanga Peninsula) with a population of 6,624. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 98.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Ponot has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 98.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.6°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days157 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area52.1 sq mi (135.0 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates8.4520°N, 123.0222°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 98.9"
160% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 12.60"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

261 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 150 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 148 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 85 km
Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 132 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 146 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 146 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 56 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 119 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines M5.7 103 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 146 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 121 km
Jan 7, 2019 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.5 135 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 147 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 57 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 127 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 148 km
Jan 23, 2025 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines M5.4 122 km
Oct 1, 2011 30 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 142 km
Jun 1, 2018 32 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 147 km
Feb 28, 1993 74 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.3 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 224 km
2021 Rai Category 4 186 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 68 km
2005 Roke Category 1 285 km
1995 Zack Category 2 261 km
1994 Owen Category 1 237 km
1993 Nell Category 1 249 km
1990 Mike Category 4 241 km
1986 Marge Category 1 245 km
1984 Ike Category 4 194 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 90 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 12.6 in Wettest
July 80°F (26°C) 11.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 11.4 in
September 80°F (26°C) 11.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in

Ponot has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 98.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (12.6") and February the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Ponot

25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ilihan Elementary School
Lumaping Elementary School
Suisayan Elementary School
Bitoon Elementary School
Balatakan Elementary School
Litalip Elementary School
Marupay Elementary School
Sigamok Elementary School
Diongan Elementary School
Ponot National High School
Disakan Elementary School
Pangandao Elementary School
Sitoy Elementary School
Madalag Elementary School
Labakid Elementary School
Tamarok Elementary School
Patagan Elementary School
Bartolome Aripal Elementary School
Bartolome Aripal Memorial National High School
Siparok Elementary School
Tabon Elementary School
Ponot Central School
Tamil Elementary School
Manawan Elementary School
Manawan National High School
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Radio Stations near Ponot

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Unbox Radio pop, top40 MP3

Farmers Markets in Ponot

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Jose Dalman Public Market
Manukan Public Market
Roxas New Public Market
Sindangan People's Public Market
Sindangan Public Market

Bus Stations in Ponot

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Jose Dalman Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Ponot

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Seaoil

Banks in Ponot

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hawak Kamay Bank

Airports Near Ponot

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dipolog AirportDPLMedium Airport
Pagadian AirportPAGMedium Airport
Ipil AirportIPESmall Airport
Liloy Community AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ponot

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo
Manawan Catholic Church
St Augustine Parish Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
78 m (256 ft)
Area
135.0 km² (52.1 mi²)
Postal Code
7111
Website
josedalman.zamboangadelnorte.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 Ponot

What is the population of Ponot?

Ponot has a population of 6,624 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 127 people per square mile, spread across 52.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ponot?

Ponot has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 157 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 98.9 inches.

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