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San Alfonso, Philippines

Davao Region · Philippines

San Alfonso is a small town in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 3,386. Elevation: 95 ft (29 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

3,386 Population 16/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
120.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About San Alfonso

San Alfonso

Cateel, officially the Municipality of Cateel, is a municipality in the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 45,623 people.

People

Population3,386
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain120.3 in/yr
Sunny Days140/yr
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Population3,386
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Coordinates7.7803°, 126.4203°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceDavao Region
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation120.3 inches (3,056 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Alfonso

San Alfonso is a small town in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 3,386. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet (29 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 120.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

San Alfonso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 120.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days140 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area210.6 sq mi (545.6 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates7.7803°N, 126.4203°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 120.3"
217% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 20.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,872 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 100 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 76 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 149 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 65 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 121 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 65 km
Mar 11, 1997 121 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines M6.9 135 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 138 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 65 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 50 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 59 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 122 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 145 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 135 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 66 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 43 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 81 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 112 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 228 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 28 km
1995 Zack Category 1 292 km
1994 Owen Category 1 270 km
1993 Nell Category 1 163 km
1990 Mike Category 5 255 km
1986 Marge Category 2 188 km
1984 Ike Category 4 188 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 76 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 102 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 83 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 62 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 113 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 143 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 68 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 60 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 20.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 14.7 in
March 78°F (26°C) 12.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.6 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 5.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 15.1 in

San Alfonso has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 120.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (20.6") and August the driest (5.0").

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Schools in San Alfonso

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Maglahus Elementary School
Cateel National Agricultural High School
San Alfonso Elementary School
Sibajay Elementary School
Abihod Elementary School
Mainit Elementary School
Hulid Elementary School
Yapsay Elementary School
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Farmers Markets in San Alfonso

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baganga Public Market
Cateel Public Market

Cafes in San Alfonso

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andapon Peak

Airports Near San Alfonso

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bislig AirportBPHMedium Airport
Consuelo Airstrip 1Small Airport
La Filipina AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Macgum AirportSmall Airport
Lunga-og AirportSmall Airport
Madaum AirstripSmall Airport
Mapawa AirstripSmall Airport
Mawab AirstripSmall Airport
Neda AirstripSmall Airport
New Sambog AirstripSmall Airport
Pantukan AirstripSmall Airport
Sumifru Tagbina AirportSmall Airport
Tagdangua AirstripSmall Airport
Tagnanan AirstripSmall Airport
Tagum Airport / Pangi (Rico Vista) AirstripSmall Airport
UDEV AirportSmall Airport
Union AirstripSmall Airport

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
233 m (764 ft)
Area
545.6 km² (210.6 mi²)
Postal Code
8205
Website
cateel.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 San Alfonso

What is the population of San Alfonso?

San Alfonso has a population of 3,386 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 210.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Alfonso?

San Alfonso has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 120.3 inches.

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