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Philippines · Cagayan Valley

Tuguegarao: how to get there and around

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Tuguegarao is a city of 167,297 people in Philippines (Cagayan Valley), 28 m (92 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Tuguegarao Airport (TUG), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population167,297
Elevation28 m (92 ft)
Area145 km²
Time zoneAsia/Manila (UTC+8 now)
CurrencyPeso (PHP)
Dialling code+63
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
Coordinates17.616, 121.723
Tuguegarao

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Daylight in Tuguegarao runs from about 11 h 7 min a day in late December to 13 h 13 min in late June (computed for 17.62° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Tuguegarao is served by 2 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Tuguegarao Airport (TUG), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,455 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Cauayan Airport (CYZ, 76 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Tuguegarao?

Tuguegarao Airport (TUG), 3 km (2 mi) from the centre, plus 1 other airport with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Tuguegarao?

About 167,297 people live in Tuguegarao, across 145 km² (GeoNames and Wikidata).

What time zone is Tuguegarao in?

Asia/Manila, currently UTC+8.

What currency is used in Tuguegarao?

The Peso (PHP). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Tuguegarao?

Quezon City (338 km), Caloocan (340 km), Manila (344 km), Taguig (351 km), Antipolo (339 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.