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Tajao, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Tajao is a small city in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 5,394. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

5,394 Population 17/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
66.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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People

Population5,394
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain66.1 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population5,394
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates10.3148°, 123.5835°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation66.1 inches (1,679 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tajao

Tajao is a small city in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 5,394. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Tajao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area313.3 sq mi (811.4 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates10.3148°N, 123.5835°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.1"
74% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.78"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

395 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on May 3, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 76 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 137 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 54 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 132 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 146 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 72 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 111 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 144 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 78 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 59 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 127 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 46 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 150 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 92 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 128 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 123 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 143 km
May 21, 1992 2 km NNW of Ponong, Philippines M5.4 137 km
Oct 16, 2013 6 km SW of Bood, Philippines M5.3 72 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km N of Nahawan, Philippines M5.3 62 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 53 km
2021 Rai Category 4 39 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 242 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 154 km
2015 Melor Category 4 269 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 299 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 208 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 99 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 150 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 154 km
2006 Utor Category 3 158 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 257 km
2005 Roke Category 1 69 km
1998 Faith Category 1 187 km
1995 Zack Category 2 54 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 237 km
1994 Axel Category 2 126 km
1994 Owen Category 1 36 km
1993 Manny Category 4 243 km
1993 Nell Category 1 34 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 54 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (51 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 51 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 52 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 64 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 127 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 156 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 170 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 172 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 179 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 4.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 6.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 6.7 in

Tajao has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 66.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.8") and April the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Tajao

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Awihao National High School
Bato Elementary School
Bato National High School
Tajao Central School
Awihao Elementary School
Sagay Elementary School
Rizal Elementary School
Tanibag Elementary School
Cabiangon Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Tajao

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Cebu MP3 128 kbps
Star FM 95.5 Cebu music, news MP3
Yes The Best Cebu MP3 64 kbps
All Radio 97.1 Cebu music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
DYAB One Radyo 1512 AM news, talk AAC 463 kbps
Radyo Natin Pinamungajan AAC 64 kbps
DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz gospel AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Argao AAC 64 kbps
Radio Disney Philippines - Cebu FM 87.5 pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Tajao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Capilla Santa Ana Museum
Carcar Museum and former Dispensary
CCC Musuem

Libraries in Tajao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
San Carlos Library0.0
Toledo Public Library0.0
Toledo Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tajao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aloguinsan Public Market
Balamban Public Market
Barili Public Market
Buanoy Public Market
Caravansarry Zone (Aquaculture & Agriculture) Products
Carcar City Public Market
City of Naga Public Market
City of Naga Satellite Market
Don Andres Soriano Public Market
Jose Valmayor Jr. Public Market
Lutopan Wet Market
Mantalongon Livestock Market
Mantalongon Public Market
Matab-ang Public Market
Old Carcar Public Market
Pinamungajan Public Market
San Fernando Public Market
The Marketplace Minglanilla
Toledo Public Market

Restaurants in Tajao

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bugsay Resto & Grill
Karaoke & Grill
The Ranch Resort

Gas Stations in Tajao

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gas & Go
Gasoline Bottles
Petrol
Petron
PTT

Airports Near Tajao

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bacolod-Silay International AirportBCDLarge Airport
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Bohol-Panglao International AirportTAGMedium Airport
Danao Ultralight AirportSmall Airport
Refugio AirstripSmall Airport
Tambo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tajao

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Vincent Ferrer Catholic Parish
San Vicente Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
3 m (10 ft)
Postal Code
6039

🇵🇭 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 Tajao

What is the population of Tajao?

Tajao has a population of 5,394 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 313.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tajao?

Tajao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.1 inches.

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