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Talacogon, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Talacogon is a small city in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 15,581. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

15,581 Population 77/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
129.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Talacogon

Talacogon

Talacogon, officially the Municipality of Talacogon, is a municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,678 people.

People

Population15,581
Density77/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain129.1 in/yr
Sunny Days115/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population15,581
Population Density77 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates8.4561°, 125.7842°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation129.1 inches (3,278 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Talacogon

Talacogon is a small city in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 15,581. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 129.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Talacogon

Talacogon has an average annual temperature of 26.5°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.5°C), the coldest is Feb (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2743 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 19.6° / 33.2° 316.6
Feb 24.8°C / 77°F 18.9° / 32.4° 237.4
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 19.6° / 33.5° 160.3
Apr 26.5°C / 80°F 19.5° / 35° 160.6
May 27.4°C / 81°F 22.1° / 37.6° 200.5
Jun 27.4°C / 81°F 22.1° / 37.1° 250.7
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 21.8° / 36.4° 252.7
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 22° / 37.3° 210.4
Sep 27.5°C / 82°F 21.7° / 37.8° 168.9
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 21.9° / 36.8° 233.8
Nov 26.6°C / 80°F 21.5° / 34.9° 222.6
Dec 25.7°C / 78°F 20.6° / 33.6° 328.0
Talacogon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 115 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days115 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area201.9 sq mi (523.0 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates8.4561°N, 125.7842°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 129.1"
240% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 18.15"
Driest Month (Apr) 8.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,699 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 89 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 96 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 65 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 126 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 125 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 148 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 76 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 139 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 119 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 124 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 102 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 138 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 94 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 85 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 107 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 91 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 80 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 111 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 13 km
Jan 6, 1995 1 km ENE of Mabahin, Philippines M5.8 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 245 km
2021 Rai Category 5 173 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 291 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 261 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 74 km
1995 Zack Category 2 223 km
1994 Axel Category 3 261 km
1994 Owen Category 1 194 km
1993 Nell Category 1 115 km
1990 Mike Category 4 204 km
1988 Skip Category 4 269 km
1986 Marge Category 2 125 km
1984 Ike Category 4 125 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 297 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 134 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 74 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (123 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 123 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 148 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 18.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 11.7 in
March 80°F (26°C) 11.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 9.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 14.3 in

Talacogon has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 129.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (18.2") and April the driest (8.4").

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Schools in Talacogon

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Buena Gracia Elementary School
Culi-Ram Elementary School
Buena Gracia National High School
Talacogon Central Elementary School
Talacogon National High School
Kabakahan Elementary School
Kasilayan Elementary School
Zillovia National High School
Tuburan Elementary School
Zamora Elementary School
Marbon Elementary School
Marbon National High School
New Davao Elementary School
Concillo Elementary School
Labnig National High School
Labnig Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Talacogon

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Butuan MP3 256 kbps
Star FM Davao MP3

Farmers Markets in Talacogon

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bayugan 3 Tabuan
Dry Goods Public Market
Old Public Market
Prosperidad Public Market
Rosario Public Market
San Francisco Public Market

Bus Stations in Talacogon

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Talacogon Transport Terminal

Gas Stations in Talacogon

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Big J

Airports Near Talacogon

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Bislig AirportBPHMedium Airport
Tandag AirportTDGMedium Airport
Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) AirstripSmall Airport
Kasapa AirstripSmall Airport
Lurugan AirportSmall Airport
Neda AirstripSmall Airport
Sumifru Tagbina AirportSmall Airport
UDEV AirportSmall Airport
Union AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Talacogon

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Seventh Day Adventist Church
St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
50 m (164 ft)
Area
405.3 km² (156.4 mi²)
Postal Code
8510
Website
talacogon.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 Talacogon

What is the population of Talacogon?

Talacogon has a population of 15,581 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 201.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Talacogon?

Talacogon 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 81°F in July. The area receives 115 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 129.1 inches.

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