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Tabuan, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Tabuan is a small city in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 5,390. Elevation: 351 ft (107 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,390 Population 14/sq mi density
351 ft Elevation 107 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
91.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Tabuan

Tabuan

Tabuan-Lasa, officially the Municipality of Tabuan-Lasa, is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 29,327 people.

People

Population5,390
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain91.4 in/yr
Sunny Days173/yr
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Population5,390
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Coordinates9.5156°, 122.8506°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation91.4 inches (2,322 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tabuan

Tabuan is a small city in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 5,390. The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet (107 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Tabuan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 351 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days173 days/yr

Geography

Elevation351 ft (107 m)
Area395.4 sq mi (1,024.2 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates9.5156°N, 122.8506°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.4"
141% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

466 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 145 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 66 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 74 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 88 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 122 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 49 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 91 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 42 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 66 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 97 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 76 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 137 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 149 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 34 km
Jul 12, 2011 13 km WSW of Sipalay, Philippines M5.4 64 km
Nov 9, 1996 34 km WSW of Magdalena, Philippines M5.4 150 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 95 km
Jul 11, 2011 22 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M5.3 66 km
Jun 27, 1998 31 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.3 149 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 106 km
2021 Rai Category 4 76 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 250 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 209 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 45 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 253 km
2006 Utor Category 3 259 km
2005 Roke Category 1 186 km
1998 Faith Category 1 277 km
1995 Zack Category 2 144 km
1994 Axel Category 2 239 km
1994 Owen Category 1 151 km
1993 Nell Category 1 152 km
1990 Mike Category 4 130 km
1988 Skip Category 4 285 km
1986 Marge Category 1 207 km
1984 Ike Category 4 89 km
1984 Agnes Category 3 224 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 155 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 66 km
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m - 149 km
1948 SULU SEA Earthquake - 74 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 46 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 104 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 134 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 1.8 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 6.4 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in
July 80°F (26°C) 14.3 in Wettest
August 80°F (26°C) 12.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.4 in
October 79°F (26°C) 12.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 8.4 in
December 78°F (26°C) 5.6 in

Tabuan has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.3") and February the driest (1.8").

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Schools in Tabuan

47 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Hag-um Primary School - - - -
Ali-is Integrated School - - - -
Cadal-ugan Elementary School - - - -
Banaybanay Elementary School - - - -
Dawis Elementary School - - - -
Camuyogan Elementary School - - - -
Matunoy Elementary School - - - -
Ballacag Elementary School - - - -
Mandalamon Elementary School - - - -
Alangilan Primary School - - - -
Lunoy Elementary School - - - -
Baisan Elementary School - - - -
Uban-Uban Elementary School - - - -
Bahian Elementary School - - - -
Banaybanay High School - - - -
Lapay National High School - - - -
Biso Elementary School - - - -
San Vicente Elementary School - - - -
Julian Calibo Memorial School - - - -
Sto. Niño Elementary School - - - -
Sto. Niño High School - - - -
Canggabi Elementary School - - - -
Cogon Elementary School - - - -
Napo Elementary School - - - -
Lapay Elementary School - - - -
Kangkawit Elementary School - - - -
Tabuan Elementary School - - - -
Tabuan Provincial Community High School - - - -
Lucila C. Yared National High School - - - -
Tabuan Provincial Community High School - - - -
Capanun-an Elementary School - - - -
Dr. Ernesto M. Yared Sr. Memorial Elementary School - - - -
Cambagahan Elementary School - - - -
Cambagahan National High School - - - -
Dawis National High School - - - -
Baican Elementary School - - - -
Dita Elementary School - - - -
Kalamkutan Elementary School - - - -
Kalamtukan High School - - - -
Narra High School - - - -
Magsulay Elementary School - - - -
Abundio Agarpao, Sr. Memorial High School - - - -
Gamao Elementary School - - - -
Damig Elementary School - - - -
Kalumpang Elementary School - - - -
Kalumboyan Elementary School - - - -
Kalumboyan National High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Tabuan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
STARR Radio Tayasan - MP3 128 kbps

Farmers Markets in Tabuan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bantayan Public Market
Basay Public Market
Bayawan Public Market
Lumbangan Public Market
Mabinay Public Market
Pantao Public Market

Airports Near Tabuan

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Sibulan AirportDGTMedium Airport
Alvarez Airport-Small Airport
Basay Emergency Airport-Small Airport
Sipalay (San Jose) Airport-Small Airport
Siquijor Airport-Small Airport
Tambo Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tabuan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Lorenzo Ruiz Parish - Dawis

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Tabuan

What is the population of Tabuan?

Tabuan has a population of 5,390 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 395.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tabuan?

Tabuan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 173 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.4 inches.

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