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Tapia, Philippines

Davao Region · Philippines

Tapia is a small town in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 2,720. Elevation: 236 ft (72 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,720 Population 31/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
112.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Tapia

Tapia

Montevista, officially the Municipality of Montevista, is a municipality in the province of Davao de Oro, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 46,581 people.

People

Population2,720
Density31/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain112.0 in/yr
Sunny Days144/yr
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Population2,720
Population Density31 / sq mi
Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Coordinates7.7542°, 126.0119°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceDavao Region
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation112.0 inches (2,844 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tapia

Tapia is a small town in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 2,720. The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet (72 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 112.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Tapia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 112.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 236 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days144 days/yr

Geography

Elevation236 ft (72 m)
Area86.9 sq mi (225.0 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates7.7542°N, 126.0119°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.0"
195% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 17.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,675 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 114 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 104 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 90 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 134 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 86 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 82 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 78 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 79 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 142 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 104 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 142 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 79 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 134 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 116 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 5 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 149 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 133 km
Apr 20, 2022 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines M6.0 133 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 107 km
Nov 21, 1996 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M5.9 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 243 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 13 km
1995 Zack Category 1 296 km
1994 Owen Category 1 273 km
1993 Nell Category 1 183 km
1990 Mike Category 5 269 km
1986 Marge Category 2 195 km
1984 Ike Category 4 195 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m - 104 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 137 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 99 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 91 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m - 130 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 150 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake - - 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (42 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 42 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 118 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 17.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 12.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in
April 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
November 80°F (26°C) 8.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in

Tapia has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 112.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.8") and August the driest (5.1").

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Schools in Tapia

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Bankerohan Elementary School - - - -
Banglasan Elementary School - - - -
Alimadmad Elementary School - - - -
Tapia Elementary School - - - -
New Calape Elementary School - - - -
Prosperidad Elementary School - - - -
Mayaon Elementary School - - - -
Sambayon Elementary School - - - -
Magtaya Primary School - - - -
Mayaon National High School - - - -
Canidkid Elementary School - - - -
Dauman Elementary School - - - -
Olaycon Elementary School - - - -
Camansi National High School - - - -
Camansi Elementary School - - - -
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Libraries in Tapia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Information & Reading Center0.0
New Corella Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tapia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Compostela Public Market
Laak Public Market
Mawab New Public Market
Monkayo Public Market
Montevista Public Market
Nabunturan Public Market
New Bataan Public Market
New Corella Public Market
OLD Tabu-tabuan
Sayon Public Market

Airports Near Tapia

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco Bangoy International AirportDVOLarge Airport
Bislig AirportBPHMedium Airport
A O Floirendo Airstrip-Small Airport
Consuelo Airstrip 1-Small Airport
Dacudao Airport-Small Airport
Kasapa Airstrip-Small Airport
Kasilak Airstrip-Small Airport
La Filipina Airport-Small Airport
La Libertad Airstrip-Small Airport
Lapanday Foods Macgum Airport-Small Airport
Lunga-og Airport-Small Airport
Madaum Airstrip-Small Airport
Mapawa Airstrip-Small Airport
Mawab Airstrip-Small Airport
MEPI Aerodrome-Small Airport
Mindanao Rainbow Agricultural Development Services Airport-Small Airport
Neda Airstrip-Small Airport
New Sambog Airstrip-Small Airport
Pantukan Airstrip-Small Airport
Sampao Airstrip-Small Airport
Searbemco Airstrip-Small Airport
Sumifru Tagbina Airport-Small Airport
TADECO Santo Tomas Airstrip-Small Airport
Tagdangua Airstrip-Small Airport
Tagnanan Airstrip-Small Airport
Tagum Airport / Pangi (Rico Vista) Airstrip-Small Airport
UDEV Airport-Small Airport
Union Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tapia

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
UCCP Montevista

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
139 m (456 ft)
Area
225.0 km² (86.9 mi²)
Postal Code
8801
Website
montevista-comval.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 Tapia

What is the population of Tapia?

Tapia has a population of 2,720 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 31 people per square mile, spread across 86.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tapia?

Tapia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 112.0 inches.

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