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Tantangan, Philippines
Soccsksargen · Philippines
Tantangan is a small city in Soccsksargen, Philippines with a population of 10,337. Elevation: 125 ft (38 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Tantangan
Tantangan, officially the Municipality of Tantangan, is a municipality in the province of South Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 48,570 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,337 |
| Population Density | 237 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.6150°, 124.7489° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Soccsksargen |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 70.0 inches (1,777 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tantangan
Tantangan is a small city in Philippines (Soccsksargen) with a population of 10,337. The city sits at an elevation of 125 feet (38 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Tantangan
Tantangan has an average annual temperature of 25.6°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (26.8°C), the coldest is Jan (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1763 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.3°F |
| 51% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 209 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 125 ft (38 m) |
| Area | 43.7 sq mi (113.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.6150°N, 124.7489°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | MORO GULF | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 8,000 | 81 km |
| 1918 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 7.2 m | 52 | 146 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 85 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 74 km |
| 2017 | SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 128 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 57 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | — | — | 84 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 45 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 167 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in |
Tantangan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 70.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.5") and February the driest (3.2").
Schools in Tantangan
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luayan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tacub Integrated School | — | — | — | — |
| New Cuyapo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tantangan National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Tantangan Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Utto-Andao Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tumbao Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mangudadatu National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Upper Tantangan Integrated School | — | — | — | — |
| Estrella Integrated School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tantangan
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes The Best Valencia | — | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Tantangan
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datu Paglas Municipal Mini Museum | ||||
| Sultan Kudarat Provincial Museum |
Libraries in Tantangan
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDMU Library | 0.0 | |||||
| PSHS-SRC Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SAC Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SAC Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tantangan
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagsakan | |||||
| Banga Public Market | |||||
| Buluan New Public Market | |||||
| Buluan Old Public Market | |||||
| Chinatown | |||||
| Columbio Public Market | |||||
| Datu Paglas Public Market | |||||
| Esperanza Public Market | |||||
| Isulan Public Market | |||||
| Koronadal City Public Market | |||||
| Laguilayan Market | |||||
| Paglat New Public Market | |||||
| Paglat Old Market | |||||
| President Quirino Public Market | |||||
| Surallah Public Market | |||||
| Tacurong Public Market | |||||
| Tampakan Public Market |
Bus Stations in Tantangan
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Tantangan
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Tantangan
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tantangan
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Santos International Airport | GES | Large Airport |
| Allah Valley Airport | AAV | Medium Airport |
| Central Mindanao Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Cotabato (Awang) Airport | CBO | Medium Airport |
| Rajah Buayan Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Dacudao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Datu Paglas Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Digal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kalamansig Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kling Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lambayong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Guihing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Kalaong Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Tampakan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lebak Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lebak Rural Airport | LWA | Small Airport |
| Malalag Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Philippines Paramotor Training Field | — | Small Airport |
| T'Boli Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talayan Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Tantangan?
Tantangan has a population of 10,337 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 237 people per square mile, spread across 43.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tantangan?
Tantangan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 209 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.0 inches.