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Sulangan, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Sulangan is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 3,034. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,034 Population 45/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
134.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Sulangan

Sulangan Island is an island in Guiuan sandwiched between Calicoan Island and Candulo Island in the Philippines. Its population is 3,834.

People

Population3,034
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain134.8 in/yr
Sunny Days129/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population3,034
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates10.9360°, 125.8264°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation134.8 inches (3,423 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sulangan

Sulangan is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 3,034. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 134.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Sulangan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 129 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 134.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days129 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area67.8 sq mi (175.5 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates10.9360°N, 125.8264°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 134.8"
255% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 19.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,479 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Aug 31, 2012 89 km E of Sulangan, Philippines M7.6 90 km
Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 128 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 121 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 114 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 124 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 128 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 122 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 132 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 61 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 114 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 99 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 112 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 93 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 103 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 86 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 140 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 144 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 64 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 116 km
Apr 13, 2000 61 km ENE of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 58 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 208 km
2021 Rai Category 5 106 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 130 km
2020 Molave Category 1 296 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 220 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 32 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 286 km
2015 Melor Category 4 174 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 99 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 110 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 197 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 17 km
2011 Songda Category 4 284 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 45 km
2006 Durian Category 4 263 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 157 km
2006 Utor Category 1 42 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 109 km
2005 Roke Category 1 43 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 89 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 128 km
2012 PHILIPPINE ISLANDS Earthquake 0.2 m 1 90 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 124 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 98 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 103 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 155 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 19.7 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 14.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 10.9 in
April 82°F (28°C) 8.6 in
May 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 8.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.6 in
August 83°F (28°C) 4.8 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
November 81°F (27°C) 17.4 in
December 80°F (26°C) 19.6 in

Sulangan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 134.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (19.7") and August the driest (4.8").

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Schools in Sulangan

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sulangan National Highschool
Sulangan Central Elementary School
Ngolos Elementary School
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Farmers Markets in Sulangan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Guiuan Municipal Public Market
Mercedes Public Market
Pag-ibig Market
Salcedo Public Market

Hotels in Sulangan

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Luna Beach Resort
Villa Calicoan
White sand beach Resort

Restaurants in Sulangan

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andock's
Balay Pacifico

Gas Stations in Sulangan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Joshua

Airports Near Sulangan

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Borongan AirportBPASmall Airport
Guiuan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sulangan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ngolos Church
Santo Nino Chapel
St. Anthony de Padua Church

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 Sulangan

What is the population of Sulangan?

Sulangan has a population of 3,034 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 67.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sulangan?

Sulangan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 129 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 134.8 inches.

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