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Tagas, Philippines

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15,292 Population 205/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Tagas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 320 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 87.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days320 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area74.8 sq mi (193.6 km²)
Population Density205/sq mi
Coordinates13.1667°N, 123.7167°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 87.5"
130% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 19.65"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

416 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 111 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 118 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 62 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 97 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 103 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 134 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 111 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 147 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 143 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 88 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 113 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 59 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 121 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 86 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 90 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 147 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 94 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 78 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 73 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 141 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 242 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 116 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 253 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 270 km
2022 Noru Category 5 204 km
2021 Conson Category 1 221 km
2020 Goni Category 5 39 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 64 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 150 km
2020 Molave Category 1 49 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 25 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 167 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 48 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 152 km
2015 Melor Category 4 47 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 293 km
2015 Noul Category 4 251 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 296 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 103 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 118 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 29 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 58 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 66 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 12.3 in
February 75°F (24°C) 7.8 in Coldest
March 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in Warmest
August 80°F (26°C) 9.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.0 in
October 78°F (26°C) 14.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 18.9 in
December 76°F (24°C) 19.7 in Wettest

Tagas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 135.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (19.7") and April the driest (6.2").

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