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Tabon, Philippines
Central Visayas · Philippines
Tabon is a small town in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,878. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Tabon
Tabon Man refers to remains discovered in the Tabon Caves of Lipuun Point in Quezon, Palawan, in the Philippines. They were found by Robert B. Fox, an American anthropologist of the National Museum of the Philippines, on May 28, 1962. The fossilized fragments of a skull of a female and the jawbones of three individuals, dating back to 16,500 years ago, were the earliest known anatomically modern human remains in the Philippines.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,878 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.3019°, 123.3260° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Central Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 86.3 inches (2,193 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tabon
Tabon is a small town in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 2,878. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 313.3 sq mi (811.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3019°N, 123.3260°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | TANON STRAIT | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 51 | 36 km |
| 1948 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | 74 | 128 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 25 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 189 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in |
Tabon has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and February the driest (2.7").
Schools in Tabon
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Don Esperidion Villegas Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tabon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Don Julian dela Viña Villegas Memorial Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tabon
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Radio Bacolod | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radyo Natin Pinamungajan | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz | gospel | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radyo Natin Argao | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| STARR Radio Tayasan | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Star FM Bacolod | — | MP3 | |
| Radyo Natin Madridejos | cebu, filipino | AAC 64 kbps |
Libraries in Tabon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tabon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloguinsan Public Market | |||||
| Bagawines Public Market | |||||
| Barili Public Market | |||||
| Bunga Public Market | |||||
| Canlaon City Public Market (Oval) | |||||
| Codcod Market Place | |||||
| Dumanjug Public Market | |||||
| Guihulngan Mega Market | |||||
| Hope Public Market | |||||
| J&MC Market | |||||
| Jose Valmayor Jr. Public Market | |||||
| Masulog Public Market | |||||
| Midtown Public Market | |||||
| Uptown Market | |||||
| Uptown Public Market | |||||
| Vallehermoso Public Market |
Airports Near Tabon
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bacolod-Silay International Airport | BCD | Large Airport |
| Mactan Cebu International Airport | CEB | Large Airport |
| Bohol-Panglao International Airport | TAG | Medium Airport |
| Alvarez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guimaras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Inampologan Island Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Refugio Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tambo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tabon
What is the population of Tabon?
Tabon has a population of 2,878 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 313.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tabon?
Tabon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 179 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 86.3 inches.