Tambulig, Philippines

Zamboanga Peninsula · Philippines

Tambulig is a mid-size city in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines with a population of 37,400. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

37,400 Population 742/sq mi density
82 ft Elevation 25 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
111.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Tambulig

Tambulig

Tambulig, officially the Municipality of Tambulig, is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 37,400 people.

People

Population37,400
Density742/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain111.5 in/yr
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Population37,400
Population Density742 / sq mi
Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Coordinates8.0702°, 123.5348°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceZamboanga Peninsula
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation111.5 inches (2,832 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tambulig

Tambulig is a mid-size city in Philippines (Zamboanga Peninsula) with a population of 37,400. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 111.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Tambulig

Tambulig has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 2779 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 21° / 30.1° 158.9
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 20.4° / 31.2° 112.9
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 21.5° / 32.6° 115.1
Apr 27°C / 81°F 21.7° / 33.3° 162.2
May 27.2°C / 81°F 23.4° / 33.6° 231.1
Jun 26.1°C / 79°F 23.1° / 31.8° 370.8
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 22.7° / 30.7° 294.5
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 22.7° / 30.7° 229.6
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 22.6° / 31° 241.1
Oct 25.8°C / 79°F 22.8° / 30.6° 355.1
Nov 26.1°C / 79°F 22.7° / 30.6° 260.9
Dec 25.7°C / 78°F 21.8° / 30.7° 246.9
Tambulig has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 111.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation82 ft (25 m)
Area50.4 sq mi (130.6 km²)
Population Density742/sq mi
Coordinates8.0702°N, 123.5348°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.5"
193% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 13.66"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

272 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 147 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 147 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 149 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 147 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 136 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 22 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 136 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 40 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 145 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 142 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 133 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 87 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 67 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 147 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 145 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 76 km
Sep 8, 1999 44 km SE of Malim, Philippines M5.5 105 km
Aug 2, 2022 28 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.5 140 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 24 km
Dec 2, 1997 51 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 1 283 km
2021 Rai Category 4 227 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 94 km
1994 Owen Category 1 262 km
1993 Nell Category 1 262 km
1990 Mike Category 4 275 km
1986 Marge Category 1 240 km
1984 Ike Category 4 226 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (137 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 137 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 5.8 in
February 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Coldest, Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 13.7 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 12.2 in
August 80°F (26°C) 10.9 in
September 80°F (26°C) 12.4 in
October 80°F (26°C) 12.9 in
November 80°F (26°C) 13.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.5 in

Tambulig has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in February to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 111.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (13.7") and February the driest (4.0").

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Schools in Tambulig

23 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Limamaan Elementary School - - - -
Tambulig National High School - - - -
Tangab Elementary School - - - -
Dullan Elementary School - - - -
Lodiong Elementary School - - - -
Upper Usogan Elementary School - - - -
Upper Usugan National Comprehensive High School - - - -
Bagong Anonang Diut Elementary School - - - -
Gaudencio Saldivar, Sr. Elementary School - - - -
Riverside Elementary School - - - -
Andres S. Fernandez, Sr. Elementary School - - - -
Fabian Elementary School - - - -
Bonifacio National High School - - - -
Upper Lodiong Primary School - - - -
Tuluan Elementary School - - - -
Libato Elementary School - - - -
Bag-ong Tabugon Elementary School - - - -
Tambulig Central Elementary School - - - -
San Isidro High School - - - -
Calolot Elementary School - - - -
Liloan Central School - - - -
Calolot Elementary School - - - -
New Village Elementary School - - - -
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Museums in Tambulig

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bonifacio Historical Center
Museo Handurawan

Farmers Markets in Tambulig

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agora Public Market / Pagadian City Market
Aurora Public Market
Bonifacio Public Market
Dumingag Public Market
Labangan Municipal Public Market
Midsalip Public Market
Old Public Market
Public Market Agora 2
Public Market Agora 2
Sergio Osmeña Sr. Public Market
Sominot Public Market
Tangub Public Market
Tukuran Public Market

Airports Near Tambulig

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dipolog AirportDPLMedium Airport
Labo AirportOZCMedium Airport
Pagadian AirportPAGMedium Airport
Balabagan Airport-Small Airport
Malabang AirportMLPSmall Airport
Malangas Airport-Small Airport
Maria Cristina (Iligan) AirportIGNSmall Airport
Matling Industrial and Commercial Corporation Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Tambulig

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Baloyboan Health Center
Buenavista Health Center
Health Center
Health Center
health Center
health Center
Health Center Lumbia District

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tambulig

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo
San Isidro Parish Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
76 m (249 ft)
Area
130.7 km² (50.4 mi²)
Founded
1957
Postal Code
7025
Website
zds-tambulig.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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Tambulig has a population of 37,400 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 742 people per square mile, spread across 50.4 square miles.

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Tambulig has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 111.5 inches.

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