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Taytayan, Philippines

Davao Region · Philippines

Taytayan is a small city in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 6,894. Elevation: 89 ft (27 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,894 Population 35/sq mi density
89 ft Elevation 27 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
117.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Taytayan

Taytayan

Cateel, officially the Municipality of Cateel, is a municipality in the province of Davao Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 45,623 people.

People

Population6,894
Density35/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain117.9 in/yr
Sunny Days142/yr
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Population6,894
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Coordinates7.7339°, 126.5019°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceDavao Region
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation117.9 inches (2,994 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Taytayan

Taytayan is a small city in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 6,894. The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet (27 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 117.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Taytayan 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 / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 117.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 89 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days142 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area199.7 sq mi (517.2 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates7.7339°N, 126.5019°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.9"
210% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 20.04"
Driest Month (Aug) 4.88"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,882 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 93 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 67 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 142 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 57 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 126 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 58 km
Mar 11, 1997 121 km E of Kinablangan, Philippines M6.9 126 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 71 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 130 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 52 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 64 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 115 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 129 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 64 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 148 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 43 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 104 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 71 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 49 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 105 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 5 232 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 18 km
1995 Zack Category 1 297 km
1994 Owen Category 1 276 km
1993 Nell Category 1 166 km
1990 Mike Category 5 256 km
1986 Marge Category 2 190 km
1984 Ike Category 4 190 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

8 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 - 67 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 101 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 88 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 54 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m - 106 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 145 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake - - 137 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake - - 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (64 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 64 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 159 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 20.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 14.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 12.0 in
April 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
November 80°F (27°C) 9.3 in
December 79°F (26°C) 14.5 in

Taytayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 117.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (20.0") and August the driest (4.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Taytayan

Institution Type Founded Website
Davao Oriental State University - Cateel Extension Campus University - ,

Schools in Taytayan

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
San Antonio Elementary School - - - -
San Antonio National High School - - - -
Ban-ao Elementary School - - - -
Campawan Elementary School - - - -
Santa Cruz Elementary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Taytayan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Baganga Public Market
Cateel Public Market

Airports Near Taytayan

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bislig AirportBPHMedium Airport
Consuelo Airstrip 1-Small Airport
La Filipina Airport-Small Airport
Lapanday Foods Macgum Airport-Small Airport
Madaum Airstrip-Small Airport
Mapawa Airstrip-Small Airport
Mawab Airstrip-Small Airport
Neda Airstrip-Small Airport
New Sambog Airstrip-Small Airport
Pantukan Airstrip-Small Airport
Sumifru Tagbina Airport-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

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Waterfalls
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
233 m (764 ft)
Area
545.6 km² (210.6 mi²)
Postal Code
8205
Website
cateel.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 Taytayan

What is the population of Taytayan?

Taytayan has a population of 6,894 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 199.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Taytayan?

Taytayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 117.9 inches.

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