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Punta, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Punta is a small town in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 3,909. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

3,909 Population 70/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
126.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Punta

Punta

Punta is an Afro-indigenous dance and cultural music of the Belizean, Guatemalan, Honduran and Nicaraguan Garífuna people, originating from the Caribbean island of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. It has African and Arawak elements which are also the characteristics of the Garífuna language. It is also known as banguity or bunda.

People

Population3,909
Density70/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain126.3 in/yr
Sunny Days122/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population3,909
Population Density70 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates8.9897°, 125.3400°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation126.3 inches (3,208 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Punta

Punta is a small town in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 3,909. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Punta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 122 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 126.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days122 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area55.8 sq mi (144.4 km²)
Population Density70/sq mi
Coordinates8.9897°N, 125.3400°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.3"
232% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 18.27"
Driest Month (Apr) 7.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,671 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 126 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 111 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 133 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 121 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 116 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 113 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 101 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 145 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 103 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 125 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 117 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 141 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 136 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 94 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 142 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 144 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 141 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 120 km
Nov 4, 1996 16 km ENE of Union, Philippines M5.9 136 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 208 km
2021 Rai Category 5 115 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 249 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 210 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 95 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 267 km
2006 Utor Category 1 258 km
2005 Roke Category 1 231 km
1995 Zack Category 2 173 km
1994 Axel Category 4 203 km
1994 Owen Category 1 135 km
1993 Nell Category 1 84 km
1990 Mike Category 4 151 km
1988 Skip Category 4 224 km
1987 Phyllis Category 2 299 km
1986 Marge Category 2 79 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 251 km
1984 Ike Category 4 81 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 111 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 77 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 145 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 18.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.9 in
December 79°F (26°C) 15.7 in

Punta has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 126.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (18.3") and April the driest (7.3").

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Schools in Punta

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Punta Elementary School
Amontay Elementary School
Nasipit Central Elementary School
Talisay Elementary School
Nasipit National Vocational School
Santa Ana Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Punta

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

Museums in Punta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balangay Shrine Museum
Balangay Shrine Museum
Balangay Shrine Museum
Museo de Balanghai
Museo de Balanghai
Museo de Balanghai
National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan
National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan
National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan

Libraries in Punta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Butuan City Public Library0.0
Butuan City Public Library0.0
Butuan City Public Library0.0
Cabadbaran City Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Punta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buenavista Market
Butuan Farmer's Market
Cabadbaran Public Market
Cabubuhan Public Market
Carmen Public Market
Gingoog City Public Market
Langihan Public Market
Libertad Public Market
Libertad Public Market
Libertad Public Market
Magallanes Public Market
Mancao Market
RTR Public Market
Vinapor Public Market

Gas Stations in Punta

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Flying V
Maranatha
PH #1315378620

Banks in Punta

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BDO Network Bank
Greenbank

Stadiums & Teams in Punta

TeamLeagueDivision
Buenavista Kolesyum

Airports Near Punta

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Camiguin AirportCGMMedium Airport
Del Monte Plantation AirportSmall Airport
Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) AirstripSmall Airport
Lumbia AirfieldSmall Airport
UDEV AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Punta

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alicia Birthing Clinic
Butuan Diagnostic and Medical Clinic
Butuan Diagnostic and Medical Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr Joyce Aesthetics
Dr Joyce Aesthetics

Churches & Religious Organizations in Punta

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
31 m (102 ft)
Area
144.4 km² (55.7 mi²)
Founded
1929
Postal Code
8602
Website
nasipitsite.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 Punta

What is the population of Punta?

Punta has a population of 3,909 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 55.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Punta?

Punta has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 122 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 126.3 inches.

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