Location & Surroundings
Tanga is a settlement in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, at 1 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tongouson, 19 km to the southwest. The national capital Manila is about 1060 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sanga Sanga Airport, 60 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 6' 25" N, 120° 16' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 1 m
- Timezone Asia/Manila
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 351 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Peso (PHP)
- Phone Prefix +63
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:35
- Sunrise 05:46
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Tanga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tanga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.6 to 29.5 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 877 W/m2.
Temperature
28.0 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SE (115 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.02 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 28.0 | 2.6 | 115 | 75 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 4.3 | 120 | 78 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 4.9 | 122 | 73 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 77.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.5 | 3.6 | 128 | 68 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 876.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 2.1 | 106 | 75 | 1,013.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 23 | 250.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.2 | 1.6 | 88 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 2.2 | 95 | 73 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 69.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 3.0 | 125 | 68 | 1,011.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 17 | 859.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.7 | 1.2 | 113 | 73 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 251.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 0.5 | 184 | 78 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 1.1 | 48 | 72 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 82.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.4 | 2.4 | 129 | 64 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 883.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.5 | 1.9 | 116 | 72 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 262.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tanga?
Now 28.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.6 to 29.5 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 877 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Tanga today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Tanga?
Local time is 05:35. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Tanga?
Tanga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tanga?
DEM 1 m.
Where is Tanga located?
It is at 5.10700, 120.27730 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tanga in?
It is in Philippines.