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Sulop, Philippines

Davao Region · Philippines

Sulop is a small city in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 6,582. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

6,582 Population 110/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
61.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Sulop

Sulop

Sulop, officially the Municipality of Sulop, is a municipality in the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 40,134 people.

People

Population6,582
Density110/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain61.6 in/yr
Sunny Days224/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population6,582
Population Density110 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates6.5986°, 125.3436°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceDavao Region
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation61.6 inches (1,565 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sulop

Sulop is a small city in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 6,582. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Sulop has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 224 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days224 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area60.0 sq mi (155.3 km²)
Population Density110/sq mi
Coordinates6.5986°N, 125.3436°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.6"
62% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,488 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 M7.5 140 km
Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 136 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 126 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 127 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 47 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 150 km
Feb 12, 2007 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 141 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 119 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 98 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 130 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 143 km
Oct 17, 1996 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.0 120 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 150 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 33 km
Jul 6, 1994 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines M5.9 94 km
Nov 21, 1996 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M5.9 124 km
Nov 22, 1993 53 km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines M5.9 127 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 127 km
Oct 5, 1997 2 km NNW of Sugal, Philippines M5.8 103 km
Jun 13, 1990 24 km E of Pondaguitan, Philippines M5.8 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 147 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 143 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 136 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 77 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 126 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 122 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 128 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (40 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 40 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 44 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 117 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in Wettest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in

Sulop has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Sulop

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sulop Central Elementary School
Sulop National High School
Talas Elementary School
Palili Elementary School
Carre Elementary School
Laperas Elementary School
Labon Elementary School
Luparan Elementary School
Osmeña Primary School
Tagolilong Elementary School
Waterfall Elementary School
McKinley Elementary School
Perfecto O. Sagarino Sr. National High School
Sulop NHS Senor High School
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Radio Stations near Sulop

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yes The Best Valencia MP3 96 kbps
Radyo Natin Malita AAC 64 kbps

Libraries in Sulop

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Digos City Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Sulop

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Banate Centro Public Market
Bansalan Public Market
Digos City Public Market
Estrada Public Market
Hagonoy Public Market
Magsaysay Public Market
Malalag Public Market
Malungon Central Public Market
Malungon New Public Market
Matti Market Vendors Association
Nagpan Public Market
New Santa Cruz Public Market
Padada Public Market
Sulop Public Market
Vegetable Section

Restaurants in Sulop

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ace Port Grill & Resto Bar
Kuya Mark Food House

Cafes in Sulop

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Yoshino Bibingka

Clinics in Sulop

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

MedHealth Laboratory & Diagnostic Center

Bus Stations in Sulop

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sulop Overland Transport Terminal

Gas Stations in Sulop

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

B-Express
ND Gas Station
PH #815452955
Seaoil
Velox Energy

Banks in Sulop

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

1st TRuBank
Bansalan Coop
Cooperative Bank of Cotabato

Stadiums & Teams in Sulop

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Sulop

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco Bangoy International AirportDVOLarge Airport
General Santos International AirportGESLarge Airport
Allah Valley AirportAAVMedium Airport
Central Mindanao AirportMedium Airport
Rajah Buayan Air BaseMedium Airport
Anflo AirstripSmall Airport
Dacudao AirportSmall Airport
Datu Paglas AirstripSmall Airport
Digal AirportSmall Airport
Kasilak AirstripSmall Airport
Kling AirportSmall Airport
Lambayong AirportSmall Airport
Lamitan AirstripSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Guihing AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Tampakan AirportSmall Airport
Malalag AirportSmall Airport
Malita AirportSmall Airport
Pantukan AirstripSmall Airport
Philippines Paramotor Training FieldSmall Airport
T'Boli AirportSmall Airport
Tagdangua AirstripSmall Airport
Tagnanan AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sulop

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
GKK Santa Cruz
Iglesia ni Cristo
San Roque Parish
Victory Chapel Christian Center

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
77 m (253 ft)
Area
155.3 km² (59.9 mi²)
Postal Code
8009
Website
sulop.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 Sulop

What is the population of Sulop?

Sulop has a population of 6,582 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 110 people per square mile, spread across 60.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sulop?

Sulop has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.6 inches.

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