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Veruela, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Veruela is a small city in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 18,114. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

18,114 Population 122/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
119.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Veruela

Veruela

Veruela, officially the Municipality of Veruela, is a municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 39,708 people.

People

Population18,114
Density122/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain119.2 in/yr
Sunny Days126/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population18,114
Population Density122 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates8.0731°, 125.9558°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation119.2 inches (3,028 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Veruela

Veruela is a small city in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 18,114. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Veruela

Veruela has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.4°C), the coldest is Feb (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 3331 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 22.9° / 30.1° 469.8
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29.6° 319.3
Mar 25.8°C / 79°F 22.5° / 30.2° 248.5
Apr 26.5°C / 80°F 22.5° / 31.7° 212.1
May 27.4°C / 81°F 24.1° / 33.2° 213.2
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 23.9° / 32.4° 260.1
Jul 27°C / 81°F 23.9° / 32.3° 249.6
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 23.8° / 32.9° 208.2
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 23.8° / 33° 153.4
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 23.8° / 32.7° 278.3
Nov 26.7°C / 80°F 23.7° / 32° 293.2
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 23.3° / 31° 425.6
Veruela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 119.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days126 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area148.8 sq mi (385.4 km²)
Population Density122/sq mi
Coordinates8.0731°N, 125.9558°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.2"
214% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 16.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 7.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,634 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 148 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 132 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 120 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 117 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 106 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 74 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 56 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 62 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 98 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 138 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 76 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 129 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 141 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 134 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 38 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 135 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 65 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 109 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 137 km
Sep 20, 1994 18 km E of Baculin, Philippines M5.8 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 284 km
2021 Rai Category 5 213 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 300 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 31 km
1995 Zack Category 1 262 km
1994 Owen Category 1 237 km
1993 Nell Category 1 150 km
1990 Mike Category 4 236 km
1986 Marge Category 2 161 km
1984 Ike Category 4 161 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 259 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m - 132 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 124 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 74 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 119 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake - - 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (78 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 78 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 142 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 16.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 11.2 in
March 80°F (27°C) 9.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in
November 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 12.3 in

Veruela has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 119.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (16.0") and July the driest (7.7").

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Schools in Veruela

9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
San Vicente Elementary School - - - -
Binongan Elementary School - - - -
Nueva Era Elementary School - - - -
Nueva Era Elementary School - - - -
Nueva Era High School – Annex - - - -
San Vicente Elementary School - - - -
Antioquia Elementary School - - - -
Veruela National High School - - - -
Veruela Central Elementary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Veruela

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bayugan 3 Tabuan
Bunawan Public Market
Bunawan Tabuan
OLD Tabu-tabuan
Public Market
Sayon Public Market

Clinics in Veruela

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veruela Rural Health Unit and Reproductive Health Center

Airports Near Veruela

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bislig AirportBPHMedium Airport
A O Floirendo Airstrip-Small Airport
Consuelo Airstrip 1-Small Airport
Kasapa Airstrip-Small Airport
Kasilak Airstrip-Small Airport
La Filipina Airport-Small Airport
La Libertad Airstrip-Small Airport
Lapanday Foods Macgum Airport-Small Airport
Lunga-og Airport-Small Airport
Madaum Airstrip-Small Airport
Mawab Airstrip-Small Airport
MEPI Aerodrome-Small Airport
Mindanao Rainbow Agricultural Development Services Airport-Small Airport
Neda Airstrip-Small Airport
New Sambog Airstrip-Small Airport
Sampao Airstrip-Small Airport
Searbemco Airstrip-Small Airport
Sumifru Tagbina Airport-Small Airport
TADECO Santo Tomas Airstrip-Small Airport
Tagum Airport / Pangi (Rico Vista) Airstrip-Small Airport
UDEV Airport-Small Airport
Union Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Veruela

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
KPL San Vicente ferer
Lokal ng Veruela, Iglesia ni Cristo

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
39 m (128 ft)
Area
385.5 km² (148.8 mi²)
Postal Code
8509
Website
veruela.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 Veruela

What is the population of Veruela?

Veruela has a population of 18,114 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 122 people per square mile, spread across 148.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Veruela?

Veruela 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 81°F in July. The area receives 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.2 inches.

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