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Aplaya, Philippines

Northern Mindanao · Philippines

Aplaya is a small town in Northern Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 3,730. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,730 Population 198/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
82.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Aplaya

Aplaya

Villanueva, officially the Municipality of Villanueva, is a municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 42,456 people.

People

Population3,730
Density198/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain82.8 in/yr
Sunny Days186/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population3,730
Population Density198 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates8.6086°, 124.7681°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceNorthern Mindanao
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation82.8 inches (2,104 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Aplaya

Aplaya is a small town in Philippines (Northern Mindanao) with a population of 3,730. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Aplaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 186 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days186 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area18.8 sq mi (48.8 km²)
Population Density198/sq mi
Coordinates8.6086°N, 124.7681°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.8"
118% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 9.72"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.27"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

415 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 128 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 125 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 124 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 126 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 117 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 89 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 88 km
Sep 4, 2016 7 km SE of Causwagan, Philippines M5.8 125 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 104 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 118 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 116 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 84 km
Jun 7, 1999 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines M5.7 119 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 102 km
Jun 1, 2013 13 km NNE of Banawa, Philippines M5.6 149 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 147 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 140 km
Jun 2, 2013 13 km NNW of Linao, Philippines M5.5 149 km
Jun 9, 1999 3 km E of Aurora, Philippines M5.5 121 km
Apr 12, 2017 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines M5.5 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

15 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 261 km
2021 Rai Category 5 159 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 266 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 52 km
2005 Roke Category 1 266 km
1995 Zack Category 2 222 km
1994 Axel Category 3 260 km
1994 Owen Category 1 183 km
1993 Nell Category 1 152 km
1990 Mike Category 4 200 km
1988 Skip Category 4 288 km
1986 Marge Category 1 140 km
1984 Ike Category 4 133 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 300 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 199 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (67 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 67 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 188 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 190 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 193 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 9.7 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 8.8 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
November 80°F (26°C) 7.2 in
December 78°F (26°C) 6.5 in

Aplaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 82.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (9.7") and April the driest (3.3").

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Schools in Aplaya

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Aplaya National High School
Aplaya Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Aplaya

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Davao MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Aplaya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
City Museum of Cagayan de Oro
City Museum of Cagayan de Oro
Museo de Oro
Museo de Oro
Museum of Three Cultures
Museum of Three Cultures
Pirate's Museum
Pirate's Museum

Libraries in Aplaya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
LDCU Library0.0
Lourdes College Learning Commons0.0
Lourdes College Learning Commons0.0
NBSC Learning Resource Center0.0
School Libary0.0
School Libary0.0
XU New Library0.0
XU Old Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Aplaya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agora Public Market
Agora Public Market
Alae Public Market
Balingasag Public Market
Bulua Fish Market
Carmen Night Market
Carmen Public Market
Claverial Public Market
Cogon Public Market
El Salvador Public Market
Jasaan Public Market
Lumbia Public Market
Luyong Bonbon Public Market
Malitbog Public Market
Manolo Fortich Public Market
Molugan Public Market
NHA Public Market
Opol Public Market
Oro Fresh Meatshop
Oro Fresh Meatshop
Our Lady of Manaoag Market
Puerto Public Market
Santiago Public Market
Westbound Public Market

Stadiums & Teams in Aplaya

TeamLeagueDivision
Gold City Coliseum

Airports Near Aplaya

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laguindingan International AirportCGYLarge Airport
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Camiguin AirportCGMMedium Airport
Del Monte Plantation AirportSmall Airport
Lumbia AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurugan AirportSmall Airport
Maria Cristina (Iligan) AirportIGNSmall Airport
Mountain View College AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Aplaya

8 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
ARC Kidney Care & Dialysis Center
Bone & Skin Center
Calaanan Medical Clinic
Maxicare Primary Care Clinic
Nazareth Health Center
Northern Mindanao Cancer Detection Center
School Clinic
Tibasak Health Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Aplaya

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
93 m (305 ft)
Area
48.8 km² (18.8 mi²)
Founded
1962
Postal Code
9002
Website
villanuevamisor.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 About Philippines

Capital Manila
Population 106,651,922
Area 300,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,055,627,244
GDP per capita $3,804
HDI 0.710
Life expectancy 69.8 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency PHP (Peso)
Languages English, Filipino
Calling code +63
TLD .ph
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Philippines

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Apr 9 Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa
Jun 12 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Nov 30 Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko
Dec 30 Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Dec 31 Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aplaya

What is the population of Aplaya?

Aplaya has a population of 3,730 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 198 people per square mile, spread across 18.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Aplaya?

Aplaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 186 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 82.8 inches.

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