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Sankanan, Philippines

Northern Mindanao · Philippines

Sankanan is a small town in Northern Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 3,055. Elevation: 2,251 ft (686 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,055 Population 19/sq mi density
2,251 ft Elevation 686 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
108.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Sankanan

Sankanan

Manolo Fortich, officially the Municipality of Manolo Fortich, is a municipality in the province of Bukidnon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 118,075 people.

People

Population3,055
Density19/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain108.6 in/yr
Sunny Days142/yr
Elevation2,251 ft (686 m)
Population3,055
Population Density19 / sq mi
Elevation2,251 ft (686 m)
Coordinates8.3156°, 124.8581°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceNorthern Mindanao
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation108.6 inches (2,758 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sankanan

Sankanan is a small town in Philippines (Northern Mindanao) with a population of 3,055. The city sits at an elevation of 2,251 feet (686 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 108.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Sankanan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 108.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,251 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above Philippines avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days142 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,251 ft (686 m)
Area159.7 sq mi (413.6 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates8.3156°N, 124.8581°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 108.6"
186% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.62"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

351 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 126 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 147 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 120 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 133 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 71 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 114 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 88 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 138 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 85 km
Jun 7, 1999 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines M5.7 114 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 50 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 68 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 116 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 122 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 137 km
Apr 12, 2017 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines M5.5 66 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 148 km
Jun 9, 1999 3 km E of Aurora, Philippines M5.5 115 km
Jun 2, 2013 13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines M5.5 115 km
Feb 10, 2024 1 km NNW of Salvacion, Philippines M5.4 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 291 km
2021 Rai Category 5 189 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 299 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 20 km
2005 Roke Category 1 299 km
1995 Zack Category 2 254 km
1994 Axel Category 3 288 km
1994 Owen Category 1 213 km
1993 Nell Category 1 174 km
1990 Mike Category 4 232 km
1986 Marge Category 1 165 km
1984 Ike Category 4 165 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 232 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 101 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 154 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 5.6 in
April 76°F (24°C) 5.4 in
May 76°F (24°C) 11.1 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 13.6 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 13.3 in
August 74°F (24°C) 11.1 in
September 74°F (24°C) 11.6 in
October 74°F (23°C) 10.6 in
November 74°F (23°C) 8.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in

Sankanan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 72°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 108.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.6") and February the driest (4.6").

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Schools in Sankanan

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sankanan National High School - - - -
Sankanan Elementary School - - - -
Gauron Primary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Sankanan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Davao - MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Sankanan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
City Museum of Cagayan de Oro
City Museum of Cagayan de Oro
Museo de Oro
Museo de Oro
Museum of Three Cultures
Museum of Three Cultures

Libraries in Sankanan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
LDCU Library0.0
Lourdes College Learning Commons0.0
Lourdes College Learning Commons0.0
NBSC Learning Resource Center0.0
School Libary0.0
School Libary0.0
XU New Library0.0
XU Old Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sankanan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agora Public Market
Agora Public Market
Alae Public Market
Baungon Public Market
Bulua Fish Market
Carmen Night Market
Carmen Public Market
Cogon Public Market
Malitbog Public Market
Manolo Fortich Public Market
NHA Public Market
Oro Fresh Meatshop
Oro Fresh Meatshop
Our Lady of Manaoag Market
Puerto Public Market
Santiago Public Market
Westbound Public Market

Stadiums & Teams in Sankanan

TeamLeagueDivision
Gold City Coliseum

Airports Near Sankanan

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laguindingan International AirportCGYLarge Airport
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Del Monte Plantation Airport-Small Airport
Lumbia Airfield-Small Airport
Lurugan Airport-Small Airport
Maramag AirportXMASmall Airport
Maria Cristina (Iligan) AirportIGNSmall Airport
Mountain View College Airport-Small Airport
Wao Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Sankanan

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ARC Kidney Care & Dialysis Center
Bone & Skin Center
Maxicare Primary Care Clinic
Nazareth Health Center
Northern Mindanao Cancer Detection Center
School Clinic
Tibasak Health Center

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
504 m (1,654 ft)
Area
413.6 km² (159.6 mi²)
Founded
1946
Postal Code
8703
Website
manolofortich.com.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 Sankanan

What is the population of Sankanan?

Sankanan has a population of 3,055 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 159.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sankanan?

Sankanan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 108.6 inches.

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