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Tungao, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Tungao is a small city in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 8,910. Elevation: 66 ft (20 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

8,910 Population 32/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
132.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Tungao

Tungao

Las Nieves,, officially the Municipality of Las Nieves, is a municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 30,240 people.

People

Population8,910
Density32/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain132.1 in/yr
Sunny Days115/yr
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Population8,910
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Coordinates8.7784°, 125.5683°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation132.1 inches (3,354 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tungao

Tungao is a small city in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 8,910. The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet (20 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 132.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Tungao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 115 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 132.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 66 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days115 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area281.3 sq mi (728.4 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates8.7784°N, 125.5683°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.1"
248% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 19.53"
Driest Month (Apr) 8.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,854 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 101 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 133 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 100 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 145 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 109 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 148 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 113 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 126 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 111 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 115 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 121 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 132 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 142 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 140 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 140 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 82 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 130 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 104 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 127 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 218 km
2021 Rai Category 5 144 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 263 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 228 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 90 km
2008 Fengshen Category 1 282 km
2006 Utor Category 1 276 km
2005 Roke Category 1 261 km
1995 Zack Category 2 192 km
1994 Axel Category 4 225 km
1994 Owen Category 1 160 km
1993 Nell Category 1 98 km
1990 Mike Category 4 170 km
1988 Skip Category 4 241 km
1986 Marge Category 2 104 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 271 km
1984 Ike Category 4 103 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 181 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 145 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (109 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 109 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 164 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 172 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 19.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 12.9 in
March 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 8.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.5 in
December 80°F (26°C) 16.1 in

Tungao has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (19.5") and April the driest (8.1").

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Schools in Tungao

45 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ibuan Elementary School
Dankias Elementary School
Mandamo Elementary School
Florida National High School
M.L. Pineda Memorial Elementary School
San Mateo Old Elementary School
Caba-asan Elementary School
Bilay National High School
Maningalao Elementary School
Maningalao National High School
Lingayao National High School
Lingayao Elementary School
Mabuhay Elementary School
Fatima Elementary School
Balungagan Elementary School
Lamosig Elementary School
Durian Elementary School
Durian National High School
San Roque Elementary School
Santa Cruz Elementary School
Bagong Silang National High School
Bagong Silang Elementary School
Manila de Bugabus Integrated School
Calaitan Elementary School
Monteverde Elementary School
Las Nieves National High School
Las Nieves Central Elementary School
Butuan City Comprehensive High School
Bugabus Elementary School
Dulag Elementary School
Bitan-agan Elementary School
Datu Santiago B. Ecleo, Sr. Memorial Elementary School
Maguinda National High School
Bilay Elementary School
Mabuhay Elementary School
Maibu Integrated School
Kauswagan Elementary School
Malicato Elementary School
Tinucoran Primary School
Katipunan Elementary School
Kahayagan Elementary School
Tungao Central Elementary School
Tungao National High School
San Mateo Elementary School
San Juan Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Tungao

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yes The Best Iligan MP3 96 kbps
Love Radio Butuan MP3 256 kbps
Star FM Davao MP3

Museums in Tungao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balangay Shrine Museum
Balangay Shrine Museum
Balangay Shrine Museum
Museo de Balanghai
Museo de Balanghai
Museo de Balanghai
National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan
National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan
National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan

Libraries in Tungao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Butuan City Public Library0.0
Butuan City Public Library0.0
Butuan City Public Library0.0
Hon. Elisa R. Ochoa Learning Commons0.0
PSHS-CRC Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Tungao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ampayon Public Market
Ampayon Public Market
Bayugan City Public Market
Buenavista Market
Butuan Farmer's Market
Langihan Public Market
Libertad Public Market
Libertad Public Market
Libertad Public Market
Magallanes Public Market
Mancao Market

Stadiums & Teams in Tungao

TeamLeagueDivision
Buenavista Kolesyum

Airports Near Tungao

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Tandag AirportTDGMedium Airport
Del Monte Plantation AirportSmall Airport
Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) AirstripSmall Airport
Kasapa AirstripSmall Airport
Sumifru Tagbina AirportSmall Airport
UDEV AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Tungao

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alicia Birthing Clinic
Butuan Diagnostic and Medical Clinic
Butuan Diagnostic and Medical Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr Joyce Aesthetics
Dr Joyce Aesthetics

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tungao

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Christ the King

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
31 m (102 ft)
Area
582.7 km² (224.9 mi²)
Founded
1967
Postal Code
8610
Website
lasnievesadn.gov.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 Tungao

What is the population of Tungao?

Tungao has a population of 8,910 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 281.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tungao?

Tungao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 115 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 132.1 inches.

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