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Tapia, Philippines

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2,720 Population 31/sq mi density
236 ft Elevation 72 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Tapia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 144 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 112.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above US 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 US 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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