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Initao, Philippines

Northern Mindanao · Philippines

Initao is a small city in Northern Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 9,922. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

9,922 Population 231/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
113.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Initao

Initao

Initao, officially the Municipality of Initao, is a 1st class municipality in the province of Misamis Oriental, Philippines based on the new reclassification of Department of Finance DOF-DO-074.2024. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 34,445 people.

People

Population9,922
Density231/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain113.0 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population9,922
Population Density231 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates8.4997°, 124.3039°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceNorthern Mindanao
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation113.0 inches (2,871 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Initao

Initao is a small city in Philippines (Northern Mindanao) with a population of 9,922. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 113.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Initao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 113.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area43.0 sq mi (111.3 km²)
Population Density231/sq mi
Coordinates8.4997°N, 124.3039°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 113.0"
197% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 16.42"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

289 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 M6.8 146 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 141 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 105 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 75 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 76 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 136 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 148 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 141 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 107 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 144 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 115 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 114 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 105 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 148 km
Jun 14, 2002 5 km W of Malabang, Philippines M5.6 106 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 90 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 90 km
Apr 12, 2017 9 km S of Adtugan, Philippines M5.5 106 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 53 km
Oct 1, 2011 30 km ESE of Malim, Philippines M5.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 263 km
2021 Rai Category 5 178 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 283 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 32 km
2005 Roke Category 1 273 km
1995 Zack Category 2 243 km
1994 Axel Category 3 286 km
1994 Owen Category 1 201 km
1993 Nell Category 1 179 km
1990 Mike Category 4 221 km
1986 Marge Category 1 162 km
1984 Ike Category 4 159 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 216 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 6 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 88 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 150 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.4 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 8.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 14.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 16.4 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in

Initao has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 93.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (16.4") and April the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Initao

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
St.Francis Xavier Sr.High
Oguis Elementary School
Xavier Academy of Initao, Inc.
Initao Central School
Kamelon Elementary School
Kanitoan Elementary School
Initao National Comprehensive High School
Jampason Elementary School
Initao Xavier High School
San Pedro Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Initao

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Davao MP3 64 kbps

Libraries in Initao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
MSU-Naawan Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Initao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alubijid Public Market
El Salvador Public Market
Gitagum Public Market
Initao Public Market
Laguindingan Kadiwa Public Market
Libertad Public Market
Lugait Public Market
Manticao Public Market
Manticao Wet Market
Naawan Public Market
Pangayawan Mini Market

Restaurants in Initao

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dizon
Oguis lechon manok
Poblete
Redondo

Gas Stations in Initao

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ace
Petron

Banks in Initao

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fisrt Valley Bank
Rural Bank of Initao
Servus savings cooperative

Airports Near Initao

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laguindingan International AirportCGYLarge Airport
Labo AirportOZCMedium Airport
Del Monte Plantation AirportSmall Airport
Lumbia AirfieldSmall Airport
Lurugan AirportSmall Airport
Maramag AirportXMASmall Airport
Maria Cristina (Iligan) AirportIGNSmall Airport
Mountain View College AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Initao

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Initao Post Office

Treatment Centers in Initao

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Health Center
Santa Cruz Health Center
Santiago Barangay Health Center
Santiago Barangay Health Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Initao

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Born Again
Iglesia ni Cristo
Philipinista
Saint Francis Xavier Church
Seventh Day Adventist

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
51 m (167 ft)
Area
111.3 km² (43.0 mi²)
Postal Code
9022
Website
initao.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 Initao

What is the population of Initao?

Initao has a population of 9,922 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 231 people per square mile, spread across 43.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Initao?

Initao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 113.0 inches.

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