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San Miguel, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

San Miguel is a small town in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 2,983. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,983 Population 14/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
161.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About San Miguel

San Miguel

San Miguel, officially the Municipality of San Miguel, is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 41,809 people.

People

Population2,983
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain161.8 in/yr
Sunny Days103/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population2,983
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates8.9689°, 125.9450°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation161.8 inches (4,109 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Miguel

San Miguel is a small town in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 2,983. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 161.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

San Miguel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 103 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 161.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above Philippines avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days103 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area215.4 sq mi (558.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates8.9689°N, 125.9450°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 161.8"
326% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 26.22"
Driest Month (Aug) 7.72"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,539 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 60 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 82 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 114 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 69 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 66 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 93 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 93 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 118 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 80 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 88 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 135 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 130 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 124 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 101 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 37 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 126 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 134 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 85 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 137 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 186 km
2021 Rai Category 5 115 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 231 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 283 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 204 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 130 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 248 km
2006 Utor Category 1 248 km
2005 Roke Category 1 258 km
2004 Nida Category 4 274 km
1995 Zack Category 2 164 km
1994 Axel Category 4 204 km
1994 Owen Category 1 138 km
1993 Nell Category 1 56 km
1990 Mike Category 4 145 km
1988 Skip Category 4 210 km
1987 Phyllis Category 2 293 km
1986 Marge Category 2 65 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 237 km
1984 Ike Category 4 65 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 127 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (142 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 142 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 167 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 26.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 75°F (24°C) 18.9 in
March 77°F (25°C) 16.6 in
April 78°F (26°C) 11.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.7 in Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 8.1 in
October 78°F (26°C) 9.7 in
November 77°F (25°C) 13.8 in
December 76°F (25°C) 21.2 in

San Miguel has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 75°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 161.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (26.2") and August the driest (7.7").

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Schools in San Miguel

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pedro Miranda Oribe Memorial Elementary School
Umalag Elementary School
Calatngan Integrated School
Carromata Elementary School
Patong Elementary School
Siagao Elementary School
Haguimitan Elementary School
Castillo Elementary School
San Roque Elementary School
Lower Daan Elementary School
Mahayag Elementary School
San Miguel National Comprehensive High School – Mahayag Annex
SDSSU-SAN MIGUEL CAMPUS
San Miguel National Comprehensive High School – Sagbayan Annex
San Miguel National Comprehensive High School – Poblacion Annex
San Miguel Central Elementary School
Bagyang Elementary School
Bitaugan Elementary School
Surigao National Agriculture School
Lamintao Elementary School of Living Tradition
Kiskis Elementary School of Living Tradition
Bagyangon Elementary School of Living Tradition
Carromata Elementary School of Living Tradition (CESLT)
Tina Central Elementary School
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Radio Stations near San Miguel

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 San Miguel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Dagocdoc Talipapa
Dagocdoc Talipapa

Restaurants in San Miguel

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GK Kusina Ng Kalinga - San Miguel

Bus Stations in San Miguel

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barangay Tina Transport terminal, San Miguel, SDS

Airports Near San Miguel

5 airports within the area.

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

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila

🇵🇭 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 Miguel

What is the population of San Miguel?

San Miguel has a population of 2,983 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 215.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Miguel?

San Miguel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 103 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 161.8 inches.

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