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Tapel, Philippines

Cagayan Valley · Philippines

Tapel is a small town in Cagayan Valley, Philippines with a population of 2,548. Elevation: 59 ft (18 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,548 Population 40/sq mi density
59 ft Elevation 18 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
94.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Tapel

Tapel

Gonzaga, officially the Municipality of Gonzaga, is a municipality located in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 41,994.

People

Population2,548
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain94.3 in/yr
Sunny Days183/yr
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Population2,548
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Coordinates18.2891°, 122.0292°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCagayan Valley
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation94.3 inches (2,395 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tapel

Tapel is a small town in Philippines (Cagayan Valley) with a population of 2,548. The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet (18 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 94.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Tapel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 183 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 94.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 59 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above Philippines avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days183 days/yr

Geography

Elevation59 ft (18 m)
Area64.5 sq mi (167.0 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates18.2891°N, 122.0292°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 94.3"
148% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 18.15"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.36"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

553 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Sep 12, 2023 69 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.2 135 km
May 22, 1997 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.1 101 km
Jun 30, 2022 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 110 km
Feb 6, 1999 66 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 129 km
Mar 20, 2011 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 114 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 137 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 125 km
Jan 14, 2012 65 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 137 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 41 km
May 13, 2002 58 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 125 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 125 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 114 km
Apr 7, 2003 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 104 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 101 km
Oct 4, 2023 Babuyan Islands region, Philippines M5.7 131 km
May 28, 2006 61 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 132 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 139 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 113 km
Aug 26, 1999 56 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 131 km
Oct 7, 2012 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.6 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 116 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 245 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 178 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 183 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 287 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 35 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 244 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 24 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 247 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 174 km
2023 Saola Category 5 124 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 79 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 90 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 258 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 103 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 293 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 30 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 43 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 168 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m - 113 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - 16 124 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake - - 52 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cagua (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 12 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 63 km
Babuyan Claro Stratovolcano(es) 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 1924 138 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 6.0 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 3.3 in
March 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
April 78°F (26°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 5.4 in Warmest
July 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 17.2 in
November 75°F (24°C) 18.2 in Wettest
December 72°F (22°C) 10.9 in

Tapel has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 71°F in January to 81°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 94.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (18.2") and April the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Tapel

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tapel Elementary School - - - -
Ipil National High School - - - -
Ipil Elementary School - - - -
Magrafil Elementary School - - - -
Santa Isabel Elementary School - - - -
Calayan Elementary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Tapel

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buguey Public Market
Buguey Public Market
Gonzaga Public Market
Sta. Ana Market

Clinics in Tapel

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Calayan Health Center

Airports Near Tapel

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cagayan North International AirportLLCMedium Airport
Tuguegarao AirportTUGMedium Airport
Aparri (Maura) Airport-Small Airport
Fuga Airstrip-Small Airport
Lal-lo Airstrip-Small Airport
San Vicente Naval Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tapel

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alpha and Omega Church
Calayan - Batangan Church
Church of Christ
Iglesia Ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo - Lokal ng Calayan
Jesus is Lord
Magrafil Catholic Church
Pentecostal Church
Philippine Pentecostal Holliness Church Inc.
Sr. Santiago Chapel
United Church of Christ in the Philippines
United Methodist Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Area
567.4 km² (219.0 mi²)
Postal Code
3513
Website
sbgonzaga.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 Tapel

What is the population of Tapel?

Tapel has a population of 2,548 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 64.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tapel?

Tapel has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 183 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 94.3 inches.

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