Is Pagadian safe? Philippines travel risk
Is Pagadian safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Pagadian scores 56/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Philippines Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 1 Sep 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 15 Jul 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Pagadian scores 56/100 (Elevated). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Philippines (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Pagadian: nearest emergency and transport facilities, 5-year natural hazard history within 100 km, frequently asked questions.
Driven by: security (66/100) and natural hazards (77/100).
A score of 56 is higher than the scores of 80% of the 241 countries we cover.
Consult the Philippines travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.
Territorial & Position Context
Coordinates 7.8272° N, 123.4364° E place Pagadian within Zamboanga del Sur at an elevation of 40 meters. Heading to Manila: 798.9 km NNW.
Zamboanga del Sur
7.8272° N, 123.4364° E
40 m
Asia/Manila
210,452
Critical Services & Regional Transit
Adjacent Localities in Philippines
Natural Hazard Calendar & History
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| Earthquakes (M5.5+) | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Most flood events within 100 km of Pagadian happened in January, February, August and November (4 of 4 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
Significant Earthquakes (USGS M5.5+ within 150 km)
3 major seismic events recorded within 150 km over the past 5 years.
- Largest: M5.8 on 13 Aug 2022 (110 km away) — USGS details
- Most recent: M5.6 on 28 Jan 2026 (149 km away) — USGS details
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Philippines travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Philippines entry requirements.
Regional Centers with Threat Ratings
Questions travellers ask about Pagadian
Is Pagadian safe to visit?
Pagadian currently scores 56/100 on our composite travel risk index (elevated risk; lower is safer). It already includes the current US State Department advisory for Philippines (Level 2 of 4). Official advice can change quickly, so check it again shortly before you travel.
Sources: Travel Risk Calculator — Pagadian · Methodology
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