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Sison, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Sison is a small town in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 3,171. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

3,171 Population 150/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
150.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Sison

Sison

Sison, officially the Municipality of Sison, is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 14,290 people.

People

Population3,171
Density150/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain150.0 in/yr
Sunny Days126/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population3,171
Population Density150 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates9.6603°, 125.5286°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation150.0 inches (3,811 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sison

Sison is a small town in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 3,171. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 150.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Sison

Sison has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 3747 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 22° / 28° 678.9
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 22.2° / 28.5° 461.9
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 22.5° / 29.3° 361.3
Apr 26.6°C / 80°F 23.1° / 30.2° 210.6
May 27.5°C / 82°F 23.7° / 31.3° 125.3
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.1° 147.7
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 23.3° / 31° 158.6
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 23.4° / 31.3° 150.8
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 23.4° / 31.2° 170.2
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 23.1° / 30.4° 254.8
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 23.7° / 30.6° 417.7
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 23.5° / 30.2° 608.7
Sison has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 150.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days126 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area21.1 sq mi (54.7 km²)
Population Density150/sq mi
Coordinates9.6603°N, 125.5286°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 150.0"
295% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 25.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,400 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 M7.0 137 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 92 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 86 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 99 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 91 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 31 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 29 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 84 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 150 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 46 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 60 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 114 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 90 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 85 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 69 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 92 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 96 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 111 km
Nov 4, 1996 16 km ENE of Union, Philippines M5.9 81 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 134 km
2021 Rai Category 5 60 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 273 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 172 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 232 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 249 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 133 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 172 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 190 km
2006 Utor Category 1 182 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 252 km
2005 Roke Category 1 169 km
2004 Nida Category 4 247 km
1998 Faith Category 1 239 km
1995 Zack Category 2 95 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 253 km
1994 Axel Category 4 127 km
1994 Owen Category 1 67 km
1993 Nell Category 1 9 km
1990 Mike Category 4 74 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 129 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

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

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 77 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 107 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 153 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 25.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 18.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 15.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 16.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 22.0 in

Sison has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 150.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (25.6") and August the driest (5.9").

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Schools in Sison

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Toledo S. Pantilo, Sr. Memorial National High School
Magupange Elementary School
Anislagan Elementary School
Dakung Patag Elementary School
Silop Elementary School
Hinapayaw Elementary School
San Pablo Elementary School
Tagbayani Elementary School
Sukailang Elementary School
Tinogpahan Elementary School
Lower Libas Elementary School
Sison Central School
Anomar National High School
Anomar Elementary School
Arturo Borja Elementary School
Salvacion Elementary School
Ima Elementary School
Emerico Borja Elementary School
Upper Libas Elementary School
San Isidro Elementary School
Santa Cruz Elementary School
Mabuhay Elementary School
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Museums in Sison

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Surigaonon Heritage Center

Farmers Markets in Sison

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bad-as Public Market
Campo Public Market
Claver Public Market
Kitcharao Public Market
Mainit Public Market
RIPROCO ARB Marketing
San Isidro Public Market
Sison Public Market
Surigao City Public Market

Gas Stations in Sison

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PH #1002954155

Airports Near Sison

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Surigao AirportSUGMedium Airport
Tandag AirportTDGMedium Airport
Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) AirstripSmall Airport
Limasawa AirstripSmall Airport
Maasin AirportSmall Airport
Siargao AirportIAOSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sison

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Pedro Chapel
Santa Cruz Quasi-parish Church
Sison Central Church - Seventh day Adventist

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
107 m (351 ft)
Area
54.7 km² (21.1 mi²)
Postal Code
8404
Website
sison.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 Sison

What is the population of Sison?

Sison has a population of 3,171 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 150 people per square mile, spread across 21.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sison?

Sison 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 82°F in July. The area receives 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 150.0 inches.

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