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Prosperidad, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Prosperidad is a mid-size city in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 90,162. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

90,162 Population 462/sq mi density
128 ft Elevation 39 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
149.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Prosperidad

Prosperidad

Prosperidad, officially the Municipality of Prosperidad, is a municipality and capital of the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 88,321 people.

People

Population90,162
Density462/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain149.5 in/yr
Sunny Days105/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population90,162
Population Density462 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates8.5800°, 125.8964°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation149.5 inches (3,797 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Prosperidad

Prosperidad is a mid-size city in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 90,162. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 149.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Prosperidad

Prosperidad has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.5°C), the coldest is Feb (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2743 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 19.6° / 33.2° 316.6
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 18.9° / 32.4° 237.4
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 19.6° / 33.5° 160.3
Apr 26.5°C / 80°F 19.5° / 35° 160.6
May 27.4°C / 81°F 22.1° / 37.6° 200.5
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 22.1° / 37.1° 250.7
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 21.8° / 36.4° 252.7
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 22° / 37.3° 210.4
Sep 27.5°C / 82°F 21.7° / 37.8° 168.9
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 21.9° / 36.8° 233.8
Nov 26.6°C / 80°F 21.5° / 34.9° 222.6
Dec 25.7°C / 78°F 20.6° / 33.6° 328.0
Prosperidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 105 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 149.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days105 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area195.0 sq mi (505.2 km²)
Population Density462/sq mi
Coordinates8.5800°N, 125.8964°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 149.5"
293% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 23.74"
Driest Month (Aug) 8.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,049 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 72 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 91 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 58 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 107 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 108 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 69 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 135 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 121 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 111 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 106 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 98 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 120 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 77 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 143 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 88 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 95 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 140 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 61 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 122 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 229 km
2021 Rai Category 5 158 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 275 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 247 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 87 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 291 km
2006 Utor Category 1 291 km
2005 Roke Category 1 295 km
1995 Zack Category 2 207 km
1994 Axel Category 4 247 km
1994 Owen Category 1 180 km
1993 Nell Category 1 97 km
1990 Mike Category 4 186 km
1988 Skip Category 4 252 km
1986 Marge Category 2 108 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 280 km
1984 Ike Category 4 108 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 122 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 61 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (134 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 134 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 151 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 23.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 16.0 in
March 80°F (26°C) 14.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.6 in
December 80°F (26°C) 18.3 in

Prosperidad has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 149.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (23.7") and August the driest (8.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Prosperidad

Institution Type Founded Website
Mother of Mercy Academy College
Mount Carmel College College
North Eastern Mindanao State University - Lianga Campus University
San Francisco College College
Southway College of Technology College
St. Francis Xavier College College
St. Francis Xavier College New Building College
Surigao Del Sur College College

Schools in Prosperidad

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
West Prosperidad National High School
Salvacion Elementary School
Lucena National High School
Lucena Elementary School
West Prosperidad Central Elementary School
Mapaga Elementary School
San Vicente National High School
San Pedro Elementary School
Las Navas Elementary School
Cordova Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Prosperidad

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yes The Best Iligan MP3 96 kbps
Love Radio Butuan MP3 256 kbps
Star FM Davao MP3

Farmers Markets in Prosperidad

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Barobo Public Market
Bayugan City Public Market
Dry Goods Public Market
Old Public Market
Prosperidad Public Market
Rosario Public Market
San Francisco Public Market

Hotels in Prosperidad

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Prosperidad

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Bislig AirportBPHMedium Airport
Tandag AirportTDGMedium Airport
Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) AirstripSmall Airport
Kasapa AirstripSmall Airport
Sumifru Tagbina AirportSmall Airport
UDEV AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
277 m (909 ft)
Area
505.2 km² (195.0 mi²)
Founded
1960
Postal Code
8500
Website
prosperidad.gov.ph/

Around Prosperidad

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 13
Restaurants 1
Banks 2
Hotels 1
Parks 1
Places of Worship 1

Things to See Near Prosperidad

2 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Mount Gabongabon
  • • Mount Tauaua

🇵🇭 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 Prosperidad

What is the population of Prosperidad?

Prosperidad has a population of 90,162 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 462 people per square mile, spread across 195.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Prosperidad?

Prosperidad has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 105 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 149.5 inches.

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