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Tanauan, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Tanauan is a small city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 16,567. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

16,567 Population 547/sq mi density
16 ft Elevation 5 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
115.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Tanauan

Tanauan

Tanauan, officially the Municipality of Tanauan, is a first-class municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 60,212 people.

People

Population16,567
Density547/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain115.5 in/yr
Sunny Days138/yr
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Population16,567
Population Density547 / sq mi
Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Coordinates11.1094°, 125.0156°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation115.5 inches (2,934 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tanauan

Tanauan is a small city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 16,567. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 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 115.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Tanauan

Tanauan has an average annual temperature of 28.1°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Jan (26.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 2785 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.7°C / 80°F 24.1° / 29.3° 346.6
Feb 27°C / 81°F 23.9° / 30.2° 259.6
Mar 27.7°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.1° 234.5
Apr 28.4°C / 83°F 25.1° / 31.6° 115.3
May 29°C / 84°F 25.9° / 32° 139.6
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.6° / 31.9° 213.1
Jul 28.4°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31.6° 185.0
Aug 28.8°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.1° 167.6
Sep 28.6°C / 83°F 25.4° / 31.8° 175.0
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 25° / 31.5° 227.8
Nov 28°C / 82°F 24.9° / 31° 285.9
Dec 27.3°C / 81°F 24.5° / 30.1° 435.4
Tanauan 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 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 115.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days138 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area30.3 sq mi (78.4 km²)
Population Density547/sq mi
Coordinates11.1094°N, 125.0156°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.5"
204% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,422 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 122 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 122 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 143 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 148 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 109 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 142 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 42 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 89 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 75 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 111 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 125 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 134 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 142 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 145 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 121 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 135 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 136 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 148 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 135 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 39 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 231 km
2021 Rai Category 5 124 km
2020 Goni Category 5 288 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 122 km
2020 Molave Category 1 256 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 200 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 35 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 266 km
2015 Melor Category 4 167 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 123 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 88 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 188 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 27 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 286 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 59 km
2006 Durian Category 4 255 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 163 km
2006 Utor Category 1 40 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 133 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 44 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 122 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 143 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 29 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 70 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 94 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 199 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 13.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.2 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 15.6 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 15.3 in

Tanauan has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.6") and August the driest (6.2").

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Schools in Tanauan

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Balud Primary School
Tanauan II Central School
Tanauan I Central School
San Roque Elementary School
San Joaquin National High School
Tanauan National High School
Tanauan School of Craftsmanship and Home Industries
Calogcog Elementary School
San Antonio Primary School
Guindag-an Elementary School
Camire Elementary School
Mohon Elementary School
Cabarasan Guti Primary School
Cabalagnan Primary School
Santa Cruz Primary School
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Radio Stations near Tanauan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dream Radio Tacloban AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Tanauan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Natural Museum and Herbarium
Price Mansion
Santo Niño Shrine

Libraries in Tanauan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Alangalan Municipal Library0.0
Jaro Municipal Library0.0
LNU Gradschool Library0.0
LNU Gradschool Library0.0
LNU Undergrad Library0.0
LNU Undergrad Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Old Palo Public Library0.0
Old Palo Public Library0.0
Palo Children's Library0.0
PCS School Library0.0
UPTC Library Building0.0

Farmers Markets in Tanauan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alangalang Public Market
Antonina
Basey Public Market
Burauen Commercial Complex
Burauen Public Market
Dagami Public Market
Dried Fish Section
Dulag Public Market
Dulag Wet Market
Fish Section
Fruits & Vegetable Section
Fruits & Vegetable Section
Fruits & Vegetable Section
Jaro Public Market
La Paz Shopping Square
Meat & Poultry Section
Mini Market
Palo Public Market
Pastrana Public Market
Pastrana Public Market
Root Crops Section
San Jose Public Market
Tacloban Super Market
Tanauan New Public Market
Tanauan New Wet Public Market
Temporary Market
Tindahan ni CF
Tolosa Public Market
V&G Flea Market (Talipapa)
Wet Market

Hotels in Tanauan

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Playa Alegre Beach Resort
Remlit Hotel

Restaurants in Tanauan

8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Big Daddy's Cup
Carenderia
Cozynook
Hugot Bistro
Leo's Grill & Cafe
Mana Dely's Carinderia
Tasty Bitz
Zai Restobar

Theatres in Tanauan

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brgy. San Roque's Mini Stage

Clinics in Tanauan

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dr. Flores Clinic

Dentists in Tanauan

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PH #3476561410

Gas Stations in Tanauan

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

EcoOil
ERG Fuels
Petron
Petron
PH #1081318262
PH #1157179645
Shell
Speedway Fuels

Banks in Tanauan

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BDO

Stadiums & Teams in Tanauan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tanauan

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Biliran AirportSmall Airport
Borongan AirportBPASmall Airport
Camotes AirstripSmall Airport
Catbalogan AirportSmall Airport
Guiuan AirportSmall Airport
Hilongos AirportSmall Airport
Isabel PASAR AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tanauan

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tanauan Post Office

Treatment Centers in Tanauan

12 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Accu-right Medical and Diagnostic Center
Acebedo Optical & Eyecare Clinic
CQ and D medical clinic
Dermatology Skin Health Clinic
EC Maternity Clinic & Laboratory
Health Center
Life Extension
MGM Clinic
Rayleen's Polyclinic and Diagnostic Center
RH Medical Clinic
St. Camillus Multispecialty Clinic
The Eye, Ear, Nose, and Throat Medical Clinic

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tanauan

9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Assumption of Our Lady
Berean Bible Baptist Church
Catholic Chapel
Iglesia ni Cristo
Jesus Our Refuge
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Sacred Heart of Jesus Chapel
San Roque's Roman Catholic Church
St. Vincent Ferrer Parish Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
9 m (30 ft)
Area
78.4 km² (30.3 mi²)
Postal Code
6502
Website
tanauan-leyte.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 Tanauan

What is the population of Tanauan?

Tanauan has a population of 16,567 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 547 people per square mile, spread across 30.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tanauan?

Tanauan 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 138 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 115.5 inches.

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