Location & Surroundings
Tapul is a coastline in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines with 21,830 inhabitants, at 286 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lugus, 10 km to the west. The national capital Manila is about 985 km to the north. The nearest airport is Jolo Airport, 38 km away.
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 43' 29" N, 120° 54' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 286 m
- Timezone Asia/Manila
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Population 21,830
- Pop. Density 86 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Peso (PHP)
- Phone Prefix +63
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:54
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Places in Tapul
Mountains & Terrain in Tapul
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Weather in Tapul
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tapul, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 28.3 to 28.8 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 876 W/m2.
Temperature
28.8 C
Wind
4.3 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
33 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 28.8 | 4.3 | 174 | 74 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 3.3 | 136 | 73 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 258.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 3.6 | 113 | 75 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.3 | 3.8 | 119 | 74 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 83.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.8 | 4.5 | 144 | 72 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 876.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 3.6 | 102 | 73 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 260.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.4 | 5.3 | 108 | 75 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 5.6 | 118 | 72 | 1,013.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 95 | 57.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.1 | 5.1 | 126 | 71 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 90 | 768.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.9 | 4.1 | 113 | 73 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 251.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 2.9 | 103 | 73 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 3.1 | 123 | 73 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 71.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.4 | 3.1 | 169 | 73 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 863.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tapul?
Now 28.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 28.3 to 28.8 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 876 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 Tapul today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Tapul?
Local time is 22:54. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Tapul?
Tapul is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Tapul?
Population about 21,830.
What is the elevation of Tapul?
DEM 286 m.
Where is Tapul located?
It is at 5.72463, 120.91141 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tapul in?
It is in Philippines.