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Hiju, Maco, Philippines

Davao Region · Philippines

Hiju, Maco is a small town in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 3,014. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

3,014 Population 23/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
89.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Hiju, Maco

Hiju, Maco

Maco, officially the Municipality of Maco, is a municipality in the province of Davao de Oro, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 87,680 people.

People

Population3,014
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain89.8 in/yr
Sunny Days173/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population3,014
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates7.3854°, 125.8282°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceDavao Region
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation89.8 inches (2,280 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Hiju, Maco

Hiju, Maco is a small town in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 3,014. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 89.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Hiju, Maco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.0°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days173 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area132.1 sq mi (342.2 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates7.3854°N, 125.8282°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.8"
136% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.78"
Driest Month (Mar) 5.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,562 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 99 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 105 km
Aug 11, 2021 60 km ENE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M7.1 141 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 92 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 84 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 124 km
Jan 1, 2001 Mindanao, Philippines M6.8 145 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 124 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 124 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 129 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 122 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 144 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 116 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 120 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 142 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 125 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 125 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 106 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 47 km
Apr 20, 2022 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines M6.0 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 289 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 47 km
1993 Nell Category 1 228 km
1986 Marge Category 2 239 km
1984 Ike Category 4 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 105 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 144 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 96 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 116 km
2021 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.1 m 1 145 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 123 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 24 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 76 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 141 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 8.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
March 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
November 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
December 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in

Hiju, Maco has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 89.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.8") and March the driest (5.5").

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Schools in Hiju, Maco

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tagum National Trade School
Ignacio Xavier A. Tuason Elementary School
Madaum Elementary School
Jose Tuason, Jr. Memorial National High School
Concepcion Elementary School
Hijo Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Hiju, Maco

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Brigada News FM Davao MP3 128 kbps
DXAB One Radyo 1296 AM news, talk AAC 463 kbps
Radio Disney Philippines - Davao FM 105.9 pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Hiju, Maco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Panabo

Libraries in Hiju, Maco

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
New Corella Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Hiju, Maco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asuncion Public Market
Babak Public Market
Braulio E. Dujali Public Marketinal
Bunawan Public Market
Carmen Public Market
Green Market Panabo
Kapalong Public Market
Mabini Public Market
Maco Night Market
Maco Public Market
Magatos Public Market
Marquella
Mawab New Public Market
Nabunturan Public Market
New Corella Public Market
Panabo City Market
Panabo Public Market
PTI Public Market
Santo Tomas Public Market
Tagum Public Market
Talaingod Public Market
Tibungco Public Market

Restaurants in Hiju, Maco

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Foodpark
The Spot Restaurant

Gas Stations in Hiju, Maco

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ASF
Phoenix
Shell

Stadiums & Teams in Hiju, Maco

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Airports Near Hiju, Maco

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco Bangoy International AirportDVOLarge Airport
Mati National AirportMXIMedium Airport
A O Floirendo AirstripSmall Airport
Anflo AirstripSmall Airport
Consuelo Airstrip 1Small Airport
Dacudao AirportSmall Airport
Kasilak AirstripSmall Airport
La Filipina AirportSmall Airport
La Libertad AirstripSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Guihing AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Macgum AirportSmall Airport
Lunga-og AirportSmall Airport
Madaum AirstripSmall Airport
Mapawa AirstripSmall Airport
Mawab AirstripSmall Airport
MEPI AerodromeSmall Airport
Mindanao Rainbow Agricultural Development Services AirportSmall Airport
Neda AirstripSmall Airport
New Sambog AirstripSmall Airport
Pantukan AirstripSmall Airport
Sampao AirstripSmall Airport
Searbemco AirstripSmall Airport
TADECO Santo Tomas AirstripSmall Airport
Tagdangua AirstripSmall Airport
Tagnanan AirstripSmall Airport
Tagum Airport / Pangi (Rico Vista) AirstripSmall Airport
Union AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Hiju, Maco

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Barangay Health Station
BMCDC
Davao Saint Martin De Porres Medical Clinic
San Nicolas Health Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Hiju, Maco

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Birhen Sa Kasilak Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
114 m (374 ft)
Area
342.2 km² (132.1 mi²)
Founded
1967
Postal Code
8806
Website
maco.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 Hiju, Maco

What is the population of Hiju, Maco?

Hiju, Maco has a population of 3,014 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 132.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Hiju, Maco?

Hiju, Maco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 173 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 89.8 inches.

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