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Tarusan, Philippines

Mimaropa · Philippines

Tarusan is a small town in Mimaropa, Philippines with a population of 3,107. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,107 Population 11/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
66.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Tarusan

Tarusan

Bataraza, officially the Municipality of Bataraza, is a municipality in the province of Palawan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 87,384 people, making it the second most populous city/town in Palawan.

People

Population3,107
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain66.6 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population3,107
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates8.6546°, 117.5104°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceMimaropa
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation66.6 inches (1,692 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tarusan

Tarusan is a small town in Philippines (Mimaropa) with a population of 3,107. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Tarusan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area280.4 sq mi (726.2 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates8.6546°N, 117.5104°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.6"
75% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 10.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Mar 17, 2013.

Jul 31, 2001 46 km E of Balabac, Philippines M5.5 70 km
Mar 17, 2013 16 km ESE of Balabac, Philippines M4.4 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

4 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 3 212 km
2017 Tembin Category 1 106 km
2012 Bopha Category 1 260 km
1998 Faith Category 2 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 2.1 in
April 83°F (28°C) 1.7 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 4.4 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 10.4 in
December 81°F (27°C) 10.8 in Wettest

Tarusan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (10.8") and February the driest (1.2").

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Schools in Tarusan

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Linao Primary School - - - -
Tarusan Elementary School - - - -
Igang-igang Elementary School - - - -
Pajo Elementary School - - - -
Panas Elementary School - - - -
Malihud Elementary School - - - -
Tarusan National High School - - - -
Narra-narra Elementary School - - - -
Sandoval Elementary School - - - -
Culandanum Elementary School - - - -
Malihud National High School - - - -
Amando Carlos Lahoz National High School - - - -
Gotok Elementary School - - - -
Bulalacao Elementary School - - - -
Biriran Elementary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Tarusan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bataraza Public Market
Rio Tuba Public Market
Sicud Market

Airports Near Tarusan

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bataraza Airport-Small Airport
Bugsuk (Bonbon) Airport-Small Airport
Candaraman Airport-Small Airport
Isugod Airstrip-Small Airport
Philippine Adventist Medical Aviation Service Airstrip-Small Airport
Rio Tuba Airport-Small Airport
Rizal Airport-Small Airport
Samariniana Airfield-Small Airport
Sibaring Airstrip-Small Airport
Tagbita AirstripTGBSmall Airport
Tarumpitao Point Airfield-Small Airport

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Waterfalls
4
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
23 m (75 ft)

🇵🇭 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 Tarusan

What is the population of Tarusan?

Tarusan has a population of 3,107 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 280.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tarusan?

Tarusan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.6 inches.

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