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Recodo, Philippines

Zamboanga Peninsula · Philippines

Recodo is a mid-size city in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines with a population of 42,788. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

42,788 Population 25/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
62.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Recodo

Recodo

Recodo, antaño conocido como La Caldera, es un barrio urbano de la ciudad de Zamboanga, municipio de primera categoría perteneciente a la provincia de Zamboanga del Sur en la Región Administrativa de Península de Zamboanga situada al suroeste de la República de Filipinas en la isla de Mindanao.

People

Population42,788
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain62.5 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population42,788
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates6.9519°, 121.9636°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceZamboanga Peninsula
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation62.5 inches (1,588 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Recodo

Recodo is a mid-size city in Philippines (Zamboanga Peninsula) with a population of 42,788. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Recodo

Recodo has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.8°C), the coldest is May (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1358 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.8°C / 82°F 23.6° / 32° 71.7
Feb 28°C / 82°F 23.6° / 32.5° 57.9
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32.7° 71.3
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 24.4° / 33.1° 75.1
May 27.4°C / 81°F 23.6° / 31.2° 90.5
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 24.6° / 32.3° 140.8
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.4° / 32° 156.4
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 24.4° / 32.3° 136.8
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 24.3° / 32.4° 164.2
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 24.1° / 32.3° 207.4
Nov 28.4°C / 83°F 24° / 32.7° 108.7
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 23.9° / 32.6° 76.8
Recodo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area1,693.1 sq mi (4,385.2 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates6.9519°N, 121.9636°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.5"
65% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.02"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M5.4 on Jan 23, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 144 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 146 km
Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 94 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines M5.7 136 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 98 km
Oct 13, 1993 64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines M5.5 87 km
Sep 8, 2000 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines M5.5 29 km
Jan 7, 2019 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.5 102 km
Jan 23, 2025 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines M5.4 88 km
Jul 26, 2010 83 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.4 146 km
Feb 28, 1993 74 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.3 147 km
Nov 29, 1994 80 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.3 134 km
Jun 14, 2020 45 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.1 82 km
Jun 15, 2006 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.0 99 km
Feb 7, 1992 19 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.0 85 km
May 14, 2002 51 km SE of Tabiauan, Philippines M5.0 145 km
Mar 3, 2020 18 km W of Siocon, Philippines M4.9 83 km
Jul 19, 2011 37 km SSW of Tabiauan, Philippines M4.9 140 km
Jan 20, 2019 41 km SE of Kalang, Philippines M4.8 148 km
Aug 25, 2021 21 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M4.8 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 3 268 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 SULU SEA Earthquake 7.0 m 13 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 2.4 in
February 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in Coldest
March 80°F (27°C) 2.0 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
May 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.0 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in

Recodo has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in February to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.0") and March the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Recodo

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Baluno Elementary School - - - -
Ayala Central School SpEd Center - - - -
Ayala Central School - - - -
Ayala National High School - - - -
Tulungatung National High School - - - -
Pole Grande Elementary School - - - -
Bandera Elementary School - - - -
Santo Niño Elementary School - - - -
Cabigan Elementary School - - - -
Baluno National High School - - - -
Sinunuc Elementary School - - - -
Maasin Learning Center - - - -
Sinunuc National High School - - - -
Malagutay Elementary School - - - -
Lima Elementary School - - - -
Cawit Elementary School - - - -
Tulungatung Elementary School - - - -
Recodo National High School - - - -
Recodo Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Recodo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Zamboanga - MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Recodo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BPI Museum Zamboanga
City Museum
National Museum of the Philippines - Zamboanga
Parque de Cencia de Zamboanga
Sebastián Hurtado de Corcuera Museum

Libraries in Recodo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
DOST Library0.0
Ebenezer Library0.0
Ebenezer Library0.0
MNHS Library0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Recodo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aderes Flea Market
Canelar Barter Trade
Caputatan Market
Caputatan Market
Divisoria Flea Market
Flea Market
Flea Market
Guiwan Flea Market
Isabela Public Market
LB Wet Market
Tumaga Flea Market
Zamboanga City Public Market
Zamboanga Night Market

Gas Stations in Recodo

7 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Caltex
Mega Gasoline Station
Powergas
Seaoil
Seaoil
Shell

Airports Near Recodo

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zamboanga International AirportZAMLarge Airport
Limo-ok (LARBECO) Airstrip-Small Airport
Sirawai Airport-Small Airport
Tumahubong Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Recodo

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Divisoria Health Center
J.A.R Medical Networkers & Mobile Diagnostic Services
JM Dental
Sta. Maria Health Center
Zamboanga Dialysis Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Recodo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baitul Ahad Mosque
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)

🇵🇭 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 Recodo

What is the population of Recodo?

Recodo has a population of 42,788 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 1,693.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Recodo?

Recodo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.5 inches.

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