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Tacurong, Philippines

Soccsksargen · Philippines

Tacurong is a large city in Soccsksargen, Philippines with a population of 116,945. Elevation: 157 ft (48 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

116,945 Population 1,974/sq mi density
157 ft Elevation 48 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
74.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Tacurong

Tacurong

Tacurong, officially the City of Tacurong, is a component city in the province of Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 109,319 people.

People

Population116,945
Density1,974/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain74.4 in/yr
Sunny Days201/yr
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Population116,945
Population Density1,974 / sq mi
Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Coordinates6.6925°, 124.6764°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceSoccsksargen
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation74.4 inches (1,889 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tacurong

Tacurong is a large city in Philippines (Soccsksargen) with a population of 116,945. The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet (48 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Tacurong

Tacurong has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (24°C), the coldest is Jan (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1858 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.4°C / 72°F 17.3° / 28° 115.9
Feb 22.5°C / 72°F 17° / 28.7° 83.9
Mar 23.3°C / 74°F 17.8° / 29.5° 85.8
Apr 23.9°C / 75°F 18° / 30.2° 139.1
May 24°C / 75°F 19.8° / 30.1° 207.0
Jun 23.3°C / 74°F 19.2° / 28.9° 258.4
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 19° / 28.5° 244.5
Aug 22.9°C / 73°F 18.9° / 28.6° 145.0
Sep 23.1°C / 74°F 19° / 29° 142.0
Oct 23.2°C / 74°F 19.2° / 29° 217.3
Nov 23.2°C / 74°F 19.1° / 28.6° 120.4
Dec 22.9°C / 73°F 18.6° / 28.4° 99.2
Tacurong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 157 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average82.0°F
52% above Philippines avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area59.2 sq mi (153.4 km²)
Population Density1,974/sq mi
Coordinates6.6925°N, 124.6764°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.4"
96% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 10.43"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

990 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 134 km
Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 87 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 140 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 107 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 139 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 144 km
Jul 24, 2010 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M6.6 138 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 116 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 76 km
Apr 23, 1995 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines M6.1 126 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 132 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 102 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 77 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 48 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 103 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 89 km
Apr 28, 1992 66 km SSW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 139 km
May 18, 1999 74 km SSW of Palimbang, Philippines M5.9 150 km
Apr 19, 2025 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 112 km
Jul 23, 2010 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 139 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 5 171 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 79 km
1918 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 7.2 m 52 149 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 87 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 85 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 139 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 48 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (56 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 56 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 73 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 163 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 3.7 in
April 83°F (29°C) 4.1 in Warmest
May 83°F (29°C) 7.7 in
June 82°F (28°C) 9.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 10.4 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
November 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
December 82°F (28°C) 4.2 in

Tacurong has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 74.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (10.4") and February the driest (3.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Tacurong

Institution Type Founded Website
Southern philippine academy college(eastherner philippine) College
Sultan Kudarat State University University Visit →

Schools in Tacurong

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Pedregosa-Acosta Elementary School
San Emmanuel National High School
San Pablo National High School
Maria Z. Bayya Memorial Elementary School
New Isabela Central Elementary School
Tacurong National High School
J. Hector Lacson Elementary School
Tina Elementary School
San Emmanuel Elementary School
Centerpoint College of Arts and Sciences
Amado Fernandez, Sr. Central School
Abang Suizo Elementary School
Tacurong SDA Elementary School
Tacurong Pilot Elementary School
Notre Dame-Siena College of Tacurong
Valdez Mother and Child City College Inc
Sultan Kudarat Educational Institute
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Radio Stations near Tacurong

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yes The Best Valencia MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Tacurong

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Datu Paglas Municipal Mini Museum
Sultan Kudarat Provincial Museum

Libraries in Tacurong

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
NDMU Library0.0
PSHS-SRC Library0.0
SAC Library0.0
SAC Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tacurong

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buluan New Public Market
Buluan Old Public Market
Chinatown
Datu Paglas Public Market
Datu Unsay Public Market
Datu Unsay Public Market
Esperanza Public Market
Isulan Public Market
Koronadal City Public Market
Laguilayan Market
Paglat New Public Market
Paglat Old Market
President Quirino Public Market
Shariff Aguak Public Market
Tacurong Public Market

Hotels in Tacurong

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Janel Pension House
Verses Inn

Restaurants in Tacurong

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alyöussef
Bidz Inasal
Bornks pata
Geric Halal
Goldyfood
Grilled Hitoan
Hungry Fish Seafood Grill
Janel
Junjun Kambingan
La Cas Familia Food Shop
Lab's Old Time La Paz Batchoy
Mars Barbecue Express
Nanding Barbecue
Soup # 5
Woodland Restobar

Cafes in Tacurong

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Venereja
Coffe, Please
Dose Coffee Lab
Dunkin Donuts
Ice and Fries
UF

Clinics in Tacurong

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cabaluna Surgical Center
Purok 4 Barangay Health Station
Tacurong City Birthing Clinic

Dentists in Tacurong

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Callao Medical and Dental Clinic
Mones Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Tacurong

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tacurong City Integrated Transport Terminal

Gas Stations in Tacurong

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AB
Betalac
Caltex
Caltex
Dragon
Petron
Shell
Shell
Shell

Banks in Tacurong

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco de Oro
Bank of the Philippine Islands
BDO Network Bank
Metrobank
RCBC
RCBC

Gyms in Tacurong

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sidney Arts and Dance Studio
Underground Fitness

Stadiums & Teams in Tacurong

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tacurong

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Santos International AirportGESLarge Airport
Allah Valley AirportAAVMedium Airport
Central Mindanao AirportMedium Airport
Cotabato (Awang) AirportCBOMedium Airport
Rajah Buayan Air BaseMedium Airport
Datu Paglas AirstripSmall Airport
Digal AirportSmall Airport
Kalamansig AirportSmall Airport
Lambayong AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Guihing AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Kalaong AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Tampakan AirportSmall Airport
Lebak AirstripSmall Airport
Lebak Rural AirportLWASmall Airport
Malalag AirportSmall Airport
Philippines Paramotor Training FieldSmall Airport
T'Boli AirportSmall Airport
Talayan AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tacurong

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Philippine Postal Service
PRB-New Isabela

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tacurong

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bible Baptist Church
Church of Christ
Foursquare Gospel Church
Holy Hill of Zion
Iglesia ni Cristo
Jesus is Alive Church
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Tacurong Baptist Church
Tacurong Seventh-day Adventist Church
Tacurong Wesleyan Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
United Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
71 m (233 ft)
Area
153.4 km² (59.2 mi²)
Founded
1951
Postal Code
9800
Website
tacurong.gov.ph

Around Tacurong

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 27
Hospitals 4
Pharmacies 5
Restaurants 14
Cafes 6
Supermarkets 2
Banks 6
Hotels 1
Parks 3
Fire Stations 1
Places of Worship 9

🇵🇭 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 Tacurong

What is the population of Tacurong?

Tacurong has a population of 116,945 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 1,974 people per square mile, spread across 59.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tacurong?

Tacurong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.4 inches.

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