General MacArthur, Philippines
Eastern Visayas · Philippines
General MacArthur is a small city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 14,606. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About General MacArthur
Douglas MacArthur was an American general who served as a top commander during World War II and the Korean War, achieving the rank of General of the Army. He served with distinction in World War I; as chief of staff of the United States Army from 1930 to 1935; as Supreme Commander, Southwest Pacific Area, from 1942 to 1945; as Supreme Commander for the Allied Powers overseeing the occupation of Japan from 1945 to 1951; and as head of the United Nations Command in the Korean War from 1950 to 1951. MacArthur was nominated for the Medal of Honor three times, and awarded it for his WWII service in the Philippines. He is one of only five people to hold the rank of General of the Army, and the only person to hold the rank of Field Marshal in the Philippine Army.
People
Climate
| Population | 14,606 |
| Population Density | 323 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.2464°, 125.5394° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Eastern Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 140.6 inches (3,572 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About General MacArthur
General MacArthur is a small city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 14,606. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 140.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in General MacArthur
General MacArthur has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is May (28.8°C), the coldest is Feb (27.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 3046 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 45.3 sq mi (117.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 323/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.2464°N, 125.5394°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | ABUYOG, LEYTE | Meteorological | 12.0 m | 170 | 80 km |
| 1995 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 91 km |
| 2012 | PHILIPPINE ISLANDS | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 1 | 129 km |
| 1995 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | - | 98 km |
| 1897 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 113 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 114 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 19.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (26°C) | 18.5 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 20.7 in | Wettest |
General MacArthur has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 140.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (20.7") and August the driest (5.6").
Schools in General MacArthur
30 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vigan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bagte Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Limbujan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| San Roque Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Quirino Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Fe Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cagdaja Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Magsaysay Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Quezon Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Macapagal Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Alang-alang Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tugop Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| San Isidro Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pingan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Binalay Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Laurel Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Domrog Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aguinaldo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| General McArthur National Agricultural School | - | - | - | - |
| Matarinao School of Fisheries | - | - | - | - |
| Capanoypoyan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Matarinao Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Osmeña Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Santa Cruz Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Our Lady of Fatima School | - | - | - | - |
| General McArthur Central School | - | - | - | - |
| Camcueves Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tandang Sora Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Calutan Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Roxas Primary School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near General MacArthur
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| KJM 94.3 FM | - | AAC 64 kbps |
Farmers Markets in General MacArthur
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balangiga Public Market | |||||
| Balangkayan Public Market | |||||
| Guiuan Municipal Public Market | |||||
| Llorente Public Market | |||||
| Mercedes Public Market | |||||
| Outdoor Town Market (covered) | |||||
| Pag-ibig Market | |||||
| Paplitan | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Salcedo Public Market |
Gas Stations in General MacArthur
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in General MacArthur
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near General MacArthur
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport | TAC | Medium Airport |
| Borongan Airport | BPA | Small Airport |
| Catbalogan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guiuan Airport | - | Small Airport |
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General MacArthur has a population of 14,606 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 323 people per square mile, spread across 45.3 square miles.
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General MacArthur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 140.6 inches.
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