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Tagana-an, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Tagana-an is a small town in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 4,386. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

4,386 Population 14/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
145.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Tagana-an

Tagana-an

Tagana-an, officially the Municipality of Tagana-an, is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 17,323 people.

People

Population4,386
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain145.9 in/yr
Sunny Days130/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population4,386
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates9.6972°, 125.5856°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation145.9 inches (3,707 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tagana-an

Tagana-an is a small town in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 4,386. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 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 145.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Tagana-an

Tagana-an has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 3747 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 22° / 28° 678.9
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 22.2° / 28.5° 461.9
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 22.5° / 29.3° 361.3
Apr 26.6°C / 80°F 23.1° / 30.2° 210.6
May 27.5°C / 82°F 23.7° / 31.3° 125.3
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.1° 147.7
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 23.3° / 31° 158.6
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 23.4° / 31.3° 150.8
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 23.4° / 31.2° 170.2
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 23.1° / 30.4° 254.8
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 23.7° / 30.6° 417.7
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 23.5° / 30.2° 608.7
Tagana-an 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 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 145.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 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 Days130 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area313.8 sq mi (812.8 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates9.6972°N, 125.5856°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 145.9"
284% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 24.96"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,455 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 135 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 98 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 86 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 105 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 81 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 24 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 28 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 78 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 45 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 146 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 83 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 54 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 109 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 62 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 83 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 89 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 85 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 107 km
Nov 4, 1996 16 km ENE of Union, Philippines M5.9 74 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 127 km
2021 Rai Category 5 57 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 268 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 168 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 225 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 245 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 127 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 179 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 184 km
2006 Utor Category 1 176 km
2006 Xangsane Category 1 297 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 247 km
2005 Roke Category 1 168 km
2004 Nida Category 4 240 km
1998 Faith Category 1 236 km
1995 Zack Category 2 90 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 251 km
1994 Axel Category 4 123 km
1994 Owen Category 1 61 km
1993 Nell Category 1 2 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 170 128 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 77 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 114 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 25.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 18.5 in
March 80°F (27°C) 14.5 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.6 in
August 83°F (28°C) 5.6 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
November 81°F (27°C) 16.4 in
December 80°F (27°C) 21.4 in

Tagana-an has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 145.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (25.0") and August the driest (5.6").

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Schools in Tagana-an

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tagana-an Central Elementary School
Tagana-an National High School
Laurel Elementary School
Patiño Elementary School
Opong Elementary School
Banban Elementary School
Fabio Elementary School
Himama-ug Elementary School
Cawilan Elementary School
Cawilan National High School
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Museums in Tagana-an

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Surigaonon Heritage Center

Farmers Markets in Tagana-an

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bad-as Public Market
Campo Public Market
Claver Public Market
Kitcharao Public Market
Mainit Public Market
RIPROCO ARB Marketing
San Isidro Public Market
Sison Public Market
Surigao City Public Market
Taganito Public Market

Airports Near Tagana-an

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Surigao AirportSUGMedium Airport
Tandag AirportTDGMedium Airport
Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) AirstripSmall Airport
Limasawa AirstripSmall Airport
Siargao AirportIAOSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
54 m (177 ft)
Area
77.3 km² (29.8 mi²)
Founded
1947
Postal Code
8403
Website
tagana-an.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 Tagana-an

What is the population of Tagana-an?

Tagana-an has a population of 4,386 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 313.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tagana-an?

Tagana-an 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 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 145.9 inches.

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