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Tuburan, Philippines

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao · Philippines

Tuburan is a small city in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 8,204. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,204 Population 39/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
76.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Tuburan

Tuburan

Tuburan, officially the Municipality of Tuburan, is a municipality in the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 24,742 people.

People

Population8,204
Density39/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain76.7 in/yr
Sunny Days197/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population8,204
Population Density39 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates6.6439°, 122.2736°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation76.7 inches (1,949 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tuburan

Tuburan is a small city in Philippines (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) with a population of 8,204. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 76.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Tuburan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 197 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days197 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area210.8 sq mi (546.0 km²)
Population Density39/sq mi
Coordinates6.6439°N, 122.2736°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.7"
102% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.84"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M5.4 on Jan 23, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 134 km
Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 110 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 126 km
Jul 11, 2024 106 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M7.1 115 km
Mar 4, 1999 69 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M7.1 144 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 105 km
Jul 24, 2010 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M6.6 146 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 122 km
Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 131 km
Jul 23, 2010 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 128 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 131 km
Oct 4, 2009 55 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines M5.6 139 km
Sep 8, 2000 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines M5.5 63 km
Jul 23, 2010 51 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines M5.5 143 km
Dec 2, 1997 51 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.5 143 km
Oct 13, 1993 64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines M5.5 135 km
Jan 7, 2019 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.5 141 km
Jul 26, 2010 83 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.4 108 km
Jan 23, 2025 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines M5.4 118 km
Jul 25, 2010 50 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.3 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 3 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 SULU SEA Earthquake 7.0 m 13 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.2 in
February 79°F (26°C) 3.1 in Coldest
March 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in
May 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
December 80°F (26°C) 4.0 in

Tuburan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in February to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.7 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.8") and March the driest (2.9").

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Schools in Tuburan

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Sinulatan National High School – Tuburan Annex
Tuburan Central Elementary School
Bohe Pereng Elementary School
Basakan Elementary School
Sinulatan Elementary School
Languyan Elementary School
Candiis Elementary School
Sinulatan National High School
Saluyut Primary School
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Radio Stations near Tuburan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Zamboanga MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Tuburan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Wee Siu Tuy Memorial Hall

Libraries in Tuburan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BASC Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tuburan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Badja Barangay Market
Oval Public Market
Sumisip Public Market
Sumisip Wet Market
Tipo-tipo Public Market

Airports Near Tuburan

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zamboanga International AirportZAMLarge Airport
Limo-ok (LARBECO) AirstripSmall Airport
Tumahubong AirstripSmall Airport

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
34 m (112 ft)
Area
41.0 km² (15.8 mi²)
Postal Code
7306

🇵🇭 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 Tuburan

What is the population of Tuburan?

Tuburan has a population of 8,204 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 39 people per square mile, spread across 210.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tuburan?

Tuburan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 197 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.7 inches.

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