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Tuguegarao, Philippines

Cagayan Valley · Philippines

Tuguegarao is a large city in Cagayan Valley, Philippines with a population of 167,297. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

167,297 Population 2,992/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
67.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Tuguegarao

Tuguegarao

Tuguegarao, officially the City of Tuguegarao, is a second-class component city and capital of the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 167,297 people, making it the most populous city in Cagayan Province, Cagayan Valley and Northeastern Luzon.

People

Population167,297
Density2,992/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain67.3 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population167,297
Population Density2,992 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates17.6158°, 121.7229°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCagayan Valley
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation67.3 inches (1,709 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tuguegarao

Tuguegarao is a large city in Philippines (Cagayan Valley) with a population of 167,297. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Tuguegarao

Tuguegarao has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Jun (29.8°C), the coldest is Jan (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1804 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.4°C / 74°F 18.6° / 28.1° 34.8
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 19° / 30.2° 37.2
Mar 26.8°C / 80°F 20.9° / 32.7° 38.5
Apr 29°C / 84°F 22.8° / 35.1° 46.8
May 29.6°C / 85°F 23.5° / 35.6° 134.9
Jun 29.8°C / 86°F 24.2° / 35.4° 152.5
Jul 28.8°C / 84°F 23.7° / 33.9° 197.6
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 23.4° / 33.3° 227.9
Sep 28.1°C / 83°F 23.2° / 33° 232.7
Oct 26.6°C / 80°F 22° / 31.3° 269.8
Nov 25.7°C / 78°F 21.4° / 30° 269.9
Dec 23.9°C / 75°F 20° / 27.8° 160.9
Tuguegarao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area55.9 sq mi (144.8 km²)
Population Density2,992/sq mi
Coordinates17.6158°N, 121.7229°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.3"
77% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.52"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

447 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 97 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 148 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 108 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 139 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 113 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 148 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 95 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 130 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 139 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 100 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 138 km
Apr 7, 2003 31 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 149 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 105 km
Oct 7, 2012 16 km E of Pagudpud, Philippines M5.6 132 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 148 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 145 km
Dec 20, 1995 2 km SE of Claveria, Philippines M5.5 126 km
Apr 24, 2001 9 km ESE of Davila, Philippines M5.5 146 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 92 km
Jul 22, 1990 7 km WSW of Busilak, Philippines M5.4 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

114 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 187 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 165 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 290 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 102 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 264 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 112 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 165 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 51 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 231 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 95 km
2023 Saola Category 5 140 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 147 km
2022 Noru Category 5 271 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 52 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 286 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 173 km
2020 Vamco Category 2 283 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 111 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 55 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 103 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 133 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 134 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 97 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 114 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 74 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 80 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 136 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 80°F (27°C) 1.2 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.8 in
May 85°F (29°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 85°F (29°C) 5.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 6.9 in
August 83°F (28°C) 8.6 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.5 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 10.8 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in

Tuguegarao has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 75°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.5") and February the driest (0.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Tuguegarao

Institution Type Founded Website
AMA Computer College-Tuguegarao College
Auditorium College
Cagayan State University University
Cagayan State University - Andrew's Campus University
Cagayan State University - Piat Campus University
Central College of the North College
College of Allied Health Sciences College
College of Business, Entrepreneurship and Accountancy College
College of Business, Entrepreneurship and Accountancy College
College of Hospitality and Industry Management College
College of Hospitality and Industry Management College
College of Law College
College of Teacher Education College
F.L. Vargas College - Caritan Campus College
FL Vargas College College
FL Vargas College College
Isabela State University - Cabagan Campus University
Isabela State University Graduate School University
John Wesley College College
Medical Colleges of Northern Philippines College
Saint Ferdinand College College
Saint Louis University University
Saint Paul University Philippines University Visit →
University of Cagayan Valley University
University of Saint Louis College
University of Saint Louis Tuguegarao University

Schools in Tuguegarao

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tuguegarao City Science High School
Cagayan National High School
Cagayan National High School Senior High
ELEM SCHOOL
Tuguegarao Northeast Central School
Balzain East Elementary School
Atulayan Elementary School
Caritan Norte Elementary School
Methodist Christian School
Tuguegarao North Central School
Tuguegarao West Central School
Tuguegarao East Central School
UCV - High School Department
Caritan Norte Elementary School
Balzain East Elementary School
Tuguegarao North Central School
Atulayan Elementary School
Tuguegarao West Central School
Tuguegarao East Central School
Department of Agriculture Regional Office 2 Child Development and Learning Center
KUMON TUGUEGARAO CAGAYAN
SAVIOURS TUGUEGARAO CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
University of Saint Louis High School
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Radio Stations near Tuguegarao

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Tuguegarao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cagayan Museum and Historical Research Center
National Museum of the Philippines - Cagayan

Libraries in Tuguegarao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Cagayan Provincial Library0.0
CSU Library0.0
Isabela State University Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tuguegarao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Cabagan Public Market
Don Domingo Public Market
New Piat Public Market
Penablanca Public Market
Piat Public Market
Public Market
Solana Public Market
Sta Maria Public Market
Tuguegarao City New Public Market
Tuguegarao New Public Market

Hotels in Tuguegarao

16 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Candice Hotel
Casa Angela Hotel
Casa Bianca Hotel
Delfino Hotel
Go Hotels Plus
Grand Victoria Hotel
Hotel Carmelita
Hotel Elinas
Hotel Kimikarlai
Hotel Lorita
Hotel Roma
Las Palmas
Lorita Hotel
Mango Suites
Taj Hotel
Zurc's Hotel, Resto & Events Place

Restaurants in Tuguegarao

29 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Adrinel's Restaurant
Alona's Pancitería
Bajol's Pansiteria
Bassig Pansiteria
Bonchon Chicken
Cherry's Panciteria
Culinare
Escobar's Batil Patong
Goto king
JJ Panciteria
Jojo's Pansiteria
Jomar Panciteria
JRenz Batil Patung
Kainang Pilipino
Lorie's Kitchen
Milagrosa Robinson's
New Village Canteen
Pampangueño Restaurant
Papa El's Pansiteria
Paul Louis Restaurat
RGT Bulalohan
Saleem's Kebab House
Shakey's
Sol's Panciteria
Tambayan: Batil Patong x Pancit Cabagan
V. Bistro
Vince Grill
WinMei's Panciteria
Yuri's Pansiteria

Cafes in Tuguegarao

14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

@Kopitea
Black Scoop Cafe
Cuppa City
Cuppa City
Dess Tea
Gong Cha
Honey Bakes Cafe
Infinitea
Infinitea
Macao Imperial Tea
Pan de Cagayan
Starbucks
Tootea Mabini
Trifi Internet Cafe

Theatres in Tuguegarao

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

CSU Amphitheater

Clinics in Tuguegarao

8 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caritas
City Health Office
Dr. Teresita Reyes Clinic
Dra Manaligod
Immaculate Heart Clinic
Our Lady of Piat Health Clinic
Tanza Barangay Health Station
Valley Care Specialty Clinic

Dentists in Tuguegarao

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Barasi-Ascano Dental Clinic

Bus Stations in Tuguegarao

9 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus Station
Dalin Bus
GV Florida - Tuguegarao Terminal
Lallo Bus Line Terminal
PH #2244950316
Tuguegarao Transport Terminal
UV Express Service
VAN TERMINAL TRACSS VAN ASSOSSIATION TERMINAL
Victory Liner Tuguegarao Bus Station

Gas Stations in Tuguegarao

20 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Caltex
Flying V
JL
JL Fuel
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Petron
Phoenix
Phoenix
PTT
Shell
Shell

Banks in Tuguegarao

25 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AUB
Bank of Commerce
Bank of Makati
BDO
BPI
BPI
BPI
China Bank
China Bank Savings
Chinabank
City Savings Bank
EastWest Unibank
Ficco Bank
Landbank
Landbank - Tuguegarao Calle Commercio
Metrobank
Philippine Veterans Bank
PNB
Pr Savings Bank
Producers Bank
RCBC Bank
Security Bank
UCPB
Union Bank
UnionBank

Shopping Malls in Tuguegarao

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

698 Shopping Center
Robinsons Place Tuguegarao
SM Center Tuguegarao Downtown
SM City Tuguegarao

Airports Near Tuguegarao

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cagayan North International AirportLLCMedium Airport
Cauayan AirportCYZMedium Airport
Tuguegarao AirportTUGMedium Airport
Aparri (Maura) AirportSmall Airport
Bicobian Bay AirstripSmall Airport
Dibagat AirstripSmall Airport
Lal-lo AirstripSmall Airport
Maconacon AirstripSmall Airport
Palanan Community AirportSmall Airport
Salolwan AirstripSmall Airport

Post Offices in Tuguegarao

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Tuguegarao Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tuguegarao

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Baptist Church
CHURCH OF OUR SAVIOUR
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Locale of Caritan
San Jacinto Church
Santo Niño Church
St. Joseph's Chapel
Sts. Peter & Paul Metropolitan Cathedral
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Tuguegarao Central United Methodist Church
University Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
120 m (394 ft)
Area
144.8 km² (55.9 mi²)
Founded
1604
Postal Code
3500
Website
tuguegaraocity.gov.ph/

Around Tuguegarao

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 60
Hospitals 9
Pharmacies 9
Restaurants 39
Cafes 17
Bars 2
Supermarkets 7
Banks 21
Hotels 13
Libraries 2
Parks 9
Police Stations 7
Places of Worship 4

🇵🇭 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 Tuguegarao

What is the population of Tuguegarao?

Tuguegarao has a population of 167,297 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 2,992 people per square mile, spread across 55.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tuguegarao?

Tuguegarao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.3 inches.

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