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Tandag, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Tandag is a small city in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 29,011. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

29,011 Population 258/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
177.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Tandag

Tandag

Tandag, officially the City of Tandag, is a component city and capital of the province of Surigao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 62,669 people.

People

Population29,011
Density258/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain177.6 in/yr
Sunny Days110/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population29,011
Population Density258 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates9.0783°, 126.1986°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation177.6 inches (4,512 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tandag

Tandag is a small city in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 29,011. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 177.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Tandag

Tandag has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (27.4°C), the coldest is Feb (25.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 3807 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.9°C / 79°F 23.6° / 29.7° 542.0
Feb 25.7°C / 78°F 23.1° / 28.9° 390.6
Mar 26°C / 79°F 23.4° / 29.5° 290.6
Apr 26.6°C / 80°F 23.4° / 31.1° 242.7
May 27.4°C / 81°F 24.7° / 32.4° 246.0
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 24.6° / 32.6° 250.4
Jul 27.1°C / 81°F 24.5° / 31.7° 262.3
Aug 27.3°C / 81°F 24.4° / 32.1° 225.4
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 24.5° / 32° 191.0
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 24.6° / 32.1° 280.8
Nov 26.9°C / 80°F 24.4° / 30.9° 369.2
Dec 26.5°C / 80°F 24.2° / 30.2° 516.6
Tandag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 110 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 177.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.2°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days110 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area112.6 sq mi (291.7 km²)
Population Density258/sq mi
Coordinates9.0783°N, 126.1986°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 177.6"
367% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 31.46"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,686 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 39 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 109 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 82 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 44 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 44 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 91 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 92 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 123 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 59 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 120 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 60 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 140 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 119 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 120 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 126 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 16 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 80 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 56 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 77 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 170 km
2021 Rai Category 5 104 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 215 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 260 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 186 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 146 km
2008 Fengshen Category 2 229 km
2006 Utor Category 1 229 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 276 km
2005 Roke Category 1 253 km
2004 Nida Category 4 248 km
1995 Zack Category 2 147 km
1994 Axel Category 4 193 km
1994 Owen Category 1 125 km
1993 Nell Category 1 36 km
1990 Mike Category 5 122 km
1988 Skip Category 4 189 km
1987 Phyllis Category 2 281 km
1986 Marge Category 2 47 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 218 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 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 109 km
1952 E. OF MINDANO, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 125 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 67 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (168 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 168 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 172 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 31.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 23.9 in
March 80°F (27°C) 19.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 13.4 in
May 83°F (28°C) 9.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in Driest
September 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 16.3 in
December 80°F (27°C) 24.6 in

Tandag has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 177.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (31.5") and August the driest (6.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Tandag

Institution Type Founded Website
North Eastern Mindanao State University University Visit →
Saint Theresa College College
University Ground University

Schools in Tandag

22 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Saint Thomas Aquinas Mentoring Center
Engineer Nestor Ty Memorial Elementary School
Jacinto P. Elpa National High School
Tandag Pilot Elementary School
Tandag Central Elementary School
Hitaob Primary School
Tandag National Science High School
San Agustin Elementary School
Pangi Elementary School
Buenavista National High School
San Jose Elementary School
Ed Christian Academy
Awasian Elementary School
Buenavista Elementary School
Rosario Elementary School
Quintos Elementary School
Bongtud Elementary School
Telaje Elementary School
Bioto Elementary School
Vicente L. Pimentel National High School
Quezon Elementary School
Salvacion Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Tandag

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Libraries in Tandag

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tandag

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Burgos Public Market
Carmen Public Market
Cortes Public Market
Dagocdoc Talipapa
Dagocdoc Talipapa
Lanuza Public Market
Luha Public Market
Madrid Public Market
Moonglow Public Market

Hotels in Tandag

19 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Acumont Family Lodge
Alrence Suites
Christian Hotel Building
Cris Glor Inn
Desire Lodge
Grand Monique Lodge
Haguisan Inn
Muyco's Beach Resort
Muyco's Convention Hall
Playa Pacifico
Playa Pacifico
Shacen Pension House
Shacene Hotel
Super Moon Inn
Tindalo Hotel
Tindalo Hotel
Trevlen Lodge
Villa Maria Luisa
Villa Maria Luisa Hotel

Restaurants in Tandag

17 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carenderia
Chrisbemel
Cortesanon Restaurant & Grill
Dinner's Delight
Eatery
Gold Bar & Restaurant
Gold Bar Restaurant
Goryo's Grill and Restaurant
Jakah's Grill & Restaurant
Kanaway Restaurant
Kilometro Uno
Kubo
Mandarin Tea Garden
Oceana
Oriental Eatery
Shokudo
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Cafes in Tandag

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brew Central
La Jara

Theatres in Tandag

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Multi-purpose Stage

Clinics in Tandag

12 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Basic Emergency Obstetrics & Newborn Care Facility
Bendanillo Clinic
Clarit Medical Clinic
Cuartero Clinic
Dr. Atacador Health Clinic
Elpa Pediatric Clinic
Medical Mission Group Clinic
Pama Polyclinic
PH #400934446
Tandag City Health Center
Tandag City Health Office
Tandag Diagnostic Center

Dentists in Tandag

2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cubero Dental Clinic
D.L. Laurente Dental Clinic

Veterinaries in Tandag

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Provincial Veterinary office

Bus Stations in Tandag

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tandag City Land Transport Terminal

Gas Stations in Tandag

9 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Caltex
Centro Petron Gas Station
Lumictin Gas Station
Petron
PH #1027242463
Phoenix
Shell
Shell

Banks in Tandag

12 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cantilan Bank
Carrascal Bank
Development Bank of the Philippines
East-West Rural Bank
Enterprise Bank
First Consolidated Bank
King Cooperative
Landbank
Metro Bank
PNB
RCBC
Rural Bank of Tandag

Shopping Malls in Tandag

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gaisano Capital Tandag

Gyms in Tandag

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

4J Fitness

Airports Near Tandag

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Surigao AirportSUGMedium Airport
Tandag AirportTDGMedium Airport
Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) AirstripSmall Airport
Sumifru Tagbina AirportSmall Airport
UDEV AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tandag

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
LBC
Tandag Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tandag

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Pastoral
Catholic Pastoral
Iglesia Filipiniana Independente
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Pastoral
San Vicente de Ferrer Parish
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Southern Baptist Church
United Church of Christ in the Philippines
UPCC Central Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
88 m (289 ft)
Area
291.7 km² (112.6 mi²)
Postal Code
8300
Website
tandag.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 Tandag

What is the population of Tandag?

Tandag has a population of 29,011 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 258 people per square mile, spread across 112.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tandag?

Tandag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 110 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 177.6 inches.

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