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Tucuran, Philippines

Zamboanga Peninsula · Philippines

Tucuran is a small city in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines with a population of 13,148. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

13,148 Population 235/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
116.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Tucuran

Tucuran

Tukuran, officially the Municipality of Tukuran, is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 42,683 people.

People

Population13,148
Density235/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain116.2 in/yr
Sunny Days135/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population13,148
Population Density235 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates7.8524°, 123.5743°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceZamboanga Peninsula
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation116.2 inches (2,952 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tucuran

Tucuran is a small city in Philippines (Zamboanga Peninsula) with a population of 13,148. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 116.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Tucuran

Tucuran has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 2779 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 21° / 30.1° 158.9
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 20.4° / 31.2° 112.9
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 21.5° / 32.6° 115.1
Apr 27°C / 81°F 21.7° / 33.3° 162.2
May 27.2°C / 81°F 23.4° / 33.6° 231.1
Jun 26.1°C / 79°F 23.1° / 31.8° 370.8
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 22.7° / 30.7° 294.5
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 22.7° / 30.7° 229.6
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 22.6° / 31° 241.1
Oct 25.8°C / 79°F 22.8° / 30.6° 355.1
Nov 26.1°C / 79°F 22.7° / 30.6° 260.9
Dec 25.7°C / 78°F 21.8° / 30.7° 246.9
Tucuran has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 135 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 116.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days135 days/yr

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area56.0 sq mi (144.9 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates7.8524°N, 123.5743°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 116.2"
206% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 14.69"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

332 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 125 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 128 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 122 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 126 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 123 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 36 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 112 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 121 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 45 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 111 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 138 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 45 km
Jul 23, 2010 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 146 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 142 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 108 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 63 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 133 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 57 km
May 9, 2007 15 km WSW of Taguisa, Philippines M5.6 140 km
Oct 4, 2009 55 km WSW of Gadung, Philippines M5.6 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 4 252 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 111 km
1994 Owen Category 1 286 km
1993 Nell Category 1 280 km
1990 Mike Category 4 298 km
1986 Marge Category 1 259 km
1984 Ike Category 4 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 136 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 162 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.6 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
April 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 9.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 14.7 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 14.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 12.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 13.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 12.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in

Tucuran has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 116.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.7") and February the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Tucuran

24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jose Suico Memorial Elementary School
Tukuran Central Elementary School
Tukuran Special Education Center
Tagulo Elementary School
Pandanan Elementary School
Andres Bersales, Sr. National High School
M.R. Dablo Memorial Elementary School
San Antonio Elementary School
Datu Ampanas Elementary School
Tabuan Elementary School
Camanga Elementary School
Dimasangca Elementary School
Tukuran SDA Elementary School
Militar Elementary School
Panduma Sr. Elementary School
Libertad Elementary School
Tukuran Technical-Vocational High School – Baclay Extension
Curvada Elementary School
Tukuran Technical-Vocational High School – Tabuan Annex
Tinotongan Elementary School
Santo Niño Central Elementary School
Star of the Sea High School
Tukuran Technical-Vocational High School
Potenciano Solon Bandolon Memorial National High School – Annex
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Museums in Tucuran

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bonifacio Historical Center
Museo Handurawan

Farmers Markets in Tucuran

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agora Public Market / Pagadian City Market
Aurora Public Market
Bonifacio Public Market
Labangan Municipal Public Market
Old Public Market
Public Market Agora 2
Public Market Agora 2
Sominot Public Market
Tangub Public Market
Tukuran Public Market

Restaurants in Tucuran

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lamian sa Baybay
Lorie Mae Restaurant

Cafes in Tucuran

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BesTea in Town

Gas Stations in Tucuran

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petron
RSP
Shell

Stadiums & Teams in Tucuran

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tucuran

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cotabato (Awang) AirportCBOMedium Airport
Dipolog AirportDPLMedium Airport
Labo AirportOZCMedium Airport
Pagadian AirportPAGMedium Airport
Balabagan AirportSmall Airport
Malabang AirportMLPSmall Airport
Malangas AirportSmall Airport
Maria Cristina (Iligan) AirportIGNSmall Airport
Matling Industrial and Commercial Corporation AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Tucuran

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Baloyboan Health Center
Buenavista Health Center
Health Center
Health Center
health Center
health Center
Health Center Lumbia District

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tucuran

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Alliance Church
Curvada Seventh Day Adventist
Iglesia ni Cristo
Seventh-day Adventist Church
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Stella Maris Parish Church
TGCM Church
TGCM Church
Tukuran Baptist Church
Tukuran Church Of Christ
Tukuran Faith Bible Baptist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
37 m (121 ft)
Area
144.9 km² (55.9 mi²)
Founded
1958
Postal Code
7019
Website
tukuran.com.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 Tucuran

What is the population of Tucuran?

Tucuran has a population of 13,148 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 235 people per square mile, spread across 56.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tucuran?

Tucuran has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 135 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 116.2 inches.

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