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Tungawan

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Tungawan is a tertiary in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines with 48,013 inhabitants, at 86 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tigpalay, 5 km to the southwest. The national capital Manila is about 800 km to the north. The nearest airport is Zamboanga International Airport, 76 km away.

Overview

Tungawan is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Zamboanga Sibugay — TL bayan ng Pilipinas sa lalawigan ng Zamboanga Sibugay.

It is located in Zamboanga Sibugay, Philippines.

Established in 1960-05-24.

The population is about 48,013 (2024).

It covers about 473 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 47 metre.

Also known as: Municipality of Tungawan, Tungawan, Zamboanga Sibugay

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Zamboanga Sibugay
  • Area 473 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    7° 32' 0" N, 122° 22' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 86 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 48,013
  • Pop. Density 500 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.1%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

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Weather in Tungawan

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tungawan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 26.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 27.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.

Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NW (320 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 26.0 0.3 320 80 1,013.1 - / 0.00 88 0.0 n/a
6h 26.6 2.8 244 80 1,010.0 7.47 / 7.47 80 565.6 n/a
12h 25.4 2.1 339 84 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.36 21 179.1 n/a
18h 24.4 1.5 306 82 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 27.3 0.8 228 73 1,012.6 0.00 / 0.00 15 87.0 n/a
30h 28.8 2.4 209 70 1,008.7 2.88 / 2.88 30 825.0 n/a
36h 25.7 1.3 294 84 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.71 8 248.1 n/a
42h 24.7 1.2 272 87 1,009.4 0.00 / 0.37 9 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 27.3 0.2 348 74 1,011.6 0.00 / 0.19 57 87.3 n/a
54h 29.4 1.9 188 65 1,008.3 1.61 / 1.80 23 837.9 n/a
60h 26.1 0.8 205 80 1,010.7 0.00 / 1.45 5 252.9 n/a
66h 24.7 0.8 286 85 1,008.9 0.00 / 0.83 7 0.0 n/a
Wednesday 27.4 1.0 165 73 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.40 38 87.9 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tungawan?
Now 26.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 27.3 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 566 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 Tungawan today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Tungawan?
Local time is 14:21. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Tungawan?
Tungawan is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Tungawan?
Population about 48,013.
What is the elevation of Tungawan?
DEM 86 m.
Where is Tungawan located?
It is at 7.53333, 122.36667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tungawan in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2025-09-10
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