Hiju, Maco, Philippines

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3,014 Population 23/sq mi density

39 ft Elevation 12 meters

81°F Avg Temperature 27°C

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. The area gets 173 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 89.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	81.0°F
	50% above US avg
January Average	79°F (26°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	173 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	39 ft (12 m)
Area	132.1 sq mi (342.2 km²)
Population Density	23/sq mi
Coordinates	7.3854°N, 125.8282°W
Timezone	Asia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 89.8"

136% above US 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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