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Tigpalay, Philippines

Zamboanga Peninsula · Philippines

Tigpalay is a small city in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines with a population of 5,480. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

5,480 Population 2/sq mi density
33 ft Elevation 10 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
74.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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People

Population5,480
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain74.9 in/yr
Sunny Days200/yr
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Population5,480
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Coordinates7.4948°, 122.3450°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceZamboanga Peninsula
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation74.9 inches (1,902 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tigpalay

Tigpalay is a small city in Philippines (Zamboanga Peninsula) with a population of 5,480. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Tigpalay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 200 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Philippines avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days200 days/yr

Geography

Elevation33 ft (10 m)
Area2,255.0 sq mi (5,840.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates7.4948°N, 122.3450°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.9"
97% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.16"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

126 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.8 on May 18, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 129 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 146 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 143 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 142 km
Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 49 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 107 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 122 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines M5.7 78 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 43 km
Oct 13, 1993 64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines M5.5 95 km
Sep 8, 2000 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines M5.5 44 km
Jan 7, 2019 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.5 60 km
Jul 26, 2010 83 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.4 136 km
Jan 23, 2025 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines M5.4 28 km
Oct 2, 2012 15 km NNW of Dumingag, Philippines M5.3 137 km
Feb 28, 1993 74 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.3 108 km
Nov 29, 1994 80 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.3 129 km
Oct 1, 2011 30 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 149 km
Jun 1, 2018 32 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 149 km
Mar 31, 2000 22 km ESE of San Pablo, Philippines M5.1 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 4 290 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 198 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in
April 83°F (28°C) 3.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 6.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 10.2 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 7.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in

Tigpalay has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in February to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.2") and January the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Tigpalay

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
San Pedro National High School
Tigbungabong Elementary School
Tigpalay Elementary School
Teras Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Tigpalay

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
AWR Zamboanga Peninsula MP3 192 kbps

Airports Near Tigpalay

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zamboanga International AirportZAMLarge Airport
Ipil AirportIPESmall Airport
Liloy Community AirportSmall Airport
Malangas AirportSmall Airport
Siocon AirportXSOSmall Airport
Sirawai AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila

🇵🇭 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 Tigpalay

What is the population of Tigpalay?

Tigpalay has a population of 5,480 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 2,255.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tigpalay?

Tigpalay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.9 inches.

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