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Tapon, Philippines
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Tapon is a small city in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 5,245. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
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About Tapon
Ubay, officially the Municipality of Ubay, is a municipality in the province of Bohol, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 82,179 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,245 |
| Population Density | 154 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.0631°, 123.4453° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Central Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 122.2 inches (3,103 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tapon
Tapon is a small city in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 5,245. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 122.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.3°F |
| 45% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 34.0 sq mi (88.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 154/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.0631°N, 123.4453°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | TANON STRAIT | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 51 | 27 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 141 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 52 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 165 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 7.6 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 7.4 in |
Tapon has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 71.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.5") and April the driest (2.4").
Schools in Tapon
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tangil Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Tapon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Panlaan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Tapon
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Rock Cebu | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Star FM 95.5 Cebu | music, news | MP3 | |
| Yes The Best Cebu | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| All Radio 97.1 Cebu | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| DYAB One Radyo 1512 AM | news, talk | AAC 463 kbps | |
| Radyo Natin Pinamungajan | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radyo Natin Argao | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| STARR Radio Tayasan | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Disney Philippines - Cebu FM 87.5 | pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Tapon
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carcar Museum and former Dispensary | ||||
| Museo dela Parroquia de San Miguel |
Libraries in Tapon
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramon Seares Sr. Municipal Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tapon
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcantara Public Market | |||||
| Aloguinsan Public Market | |||||
| Argao Public Market | |||||
| Badian Public Market | |||||
| Barili Public Market | |||||
| Bayabas Public Market | |||||
| Carcar City Public Market | |||||
| Dumanjug Public Market | |||||
| Guihulngan Mega Market | |||||
| Jimalalud Public Market | |||||
| La Libertad Public Market | |||||
| Malalay Public Market | |||||
| Mantalongon Livestock Market | |||||
| Mantalongon Public Market | |||||
| Moalboal Fish and Meat Market | |||||
| Moalboal Public Market | |||||
| Old Carcar Public Market | |||||
| Papan Public Market | |||||
| Pinamungajan Public Market | |||||
| Ronda Public Market | |||||
| Sibonga Public Market | |||||
| Simala Market | |||||
| Talo-ot Public Market |
Gas Stations in Tapon
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Tapon
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bacolod-Silay International Airport | BCD | Large Airport |
| Mactan Cebu International Airport | CEB | Large Airport |
| Bohol-Panglao International Airport | TAG | Medium Airport |
| Sibulan Airport | DGT | Medium Airport |
| Alvarez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Refugio Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tambo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tapon
What is the population of Tapon?
Tapon has a population of 5,245 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 154 people per square mile, spread across 34.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tapon?
Tapon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 122.2 inches.