Tuka, Philippines
Soccsksargen · Philippines
Tuka is a mid-size city in Soccsksargen, Philippines with a population of 69,830. Elevation: 325 ft (99 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
Discover Tuka, Philippines
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Tuka
Bagumbayan, officially the Municipality of Bagumbayan, is a municipality in the province of Sultan Kudarat, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 68,947 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 69,830 |
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.5186°, 124.5874° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Soccsksargen |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 77.8 inches (1,977 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tuka
Tuka is a mid-size city in Philippines (Soccsksargen) with a population of 69,830. The city sits at an elevation of 325 feet (99 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 77.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Tuka
Tuka has an average annual temperature of 23.1°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (24°C), the coldest is Jan (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1858 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.7°F |
| 49% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 325 ft (99 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.5186°N, 124.5874°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1976 | MORO GULF | Earthquake | 9.0 m | 8,000 | 61 km |
| 1918 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 7.2 m | 52 | 127 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 66 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 74 km |
| 2017 | SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | - | 125 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | - | 97 | 43 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | - | - | 65 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 56 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 9.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in |
Tuka has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 77.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.8") and January the driest (3.4").
Schools in Tuka
3 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santo Niño Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dorin Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tuka Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tuka
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes The Best Valencia | - | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Tuka
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sultan Kudarat Provincial Museum |
Libraries in Tuka
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PSHS-SRC Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SAC Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SAC Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tuka
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bagsakan | |||||
| Banga Public Market | |||||
| Buluan New Public Market | |||||
| Buluan Old Public Market | |||||
| Esperanza Public Market | |||||
| Isulan Public Market | |||||
| Laguilayan Market | |||||
| President Quirino Public Market | |||||
| Surallah Public Market | |||||
| Tacurong Public Market |
Airports Near Tuka
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| General Santos International Airport | GES | Large Airport |
| Allah Valley Airport | AAV | Medium Airport |
| Central Mindanao Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Cotabato (Awang) Airport | CBO | Medium Airport |
| Rajah Buayan Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Datu Paglas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Digal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kalamansig Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Kling Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lambayong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Kalaong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Tampakan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lebak Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Lebak Rural Airport | LWA | Small Airport |
| Philippines Paramotor Training Field | - | Small Airport |
| T'Boli Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Talayan Airport | - | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
🇵🇭 About Philippines
Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tuka
What is the population of Tuka?
Tuka has a population of 69,830 residents and is located in Philippines..
What is the weather like in Tuka?
Tuka 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. Annual rainfall totals 77.8 inches.
Nearby Cities
Want every data point for Tuka?
The full profile puts all sections on one printable page, no tabs.
Full City Profile