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Kalbay, Philippines

Davao Region · Philippines

Kalbay is a small town in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 4,339. Elevation: 154 ft (47 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

4,339 Population 5/sq mi density
154 ft Elevation 47 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
62.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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People

Population4,339
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain62.6 in/yr
Sunny Days223/yr
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Population4,339
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Coordinates5.7233°, 125.4986°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceDavao Region
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation62.6 inches (1,589 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Kalbay

Kalbay is a small town in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 4,339. The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet (47 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Kalbay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 223 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 154 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days223 days/yr

Geography

Elevation154 ft (47 m)
Area861.6 sq mi (2,231.4 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates5.7233°N, 125.4986°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.6"
65% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.38"
Driest Month (Mar) 4.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,181 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 142 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 54 km
Sep 2, 1998 123 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.8 144 km
Jan 8, 2024 93 km SE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.7 115 km
Feb 15, 2005 Pulau-Pulau Talaud, Indonesia M6.5 148 km
Jun 18, 1999 106 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.4 128 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 67 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 145 km
Nov 21, 1991 96 km SE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 148 km
Jul 14, 2014 78 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.3 108 km
Sep 29, 2019 86 km SSE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.2 116 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 29 km
Nov 28, 2009 91 km E of Sarangani, Philippines M6.1 98 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 52 km
Feb 12, 2007 62 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 66 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 125 km
Jun 14, 2009 107 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 112 km
Feb 19, 1995 90 km ESE of Sarangani, Philippines M6.0 100 km
Oct 17, 1996 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.0 49 km
Jun 27, 2025 65 km E of Sarangani, Philippines M6.0 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 235 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 142 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 63 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 54 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Balut (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 39 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 86 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 143 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 4.6 in
March 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.3 in
August 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.0 in
November 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in

Kalbay has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 76°F in January to 79°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 62.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (4.1").

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Schools in Kalbay

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tanuman Elementary School
Molmol Elementary School
Cayaponga Elementary School
Butuan Elementary School
Kalbay Elementary School
Malalan Elementary School
San Felipe Elementary School
Kalbay National High School
Kidaman Integrated School
Lumigo Integrated School
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Farmers Markets in Kalbay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Malapatan Public Market

Airports Near Kalbay

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Santos International AirportGESLarge Airport
Allah Valley AirportAAVMedium Airport
Rajah Buayan Air BaseMedium Airport
Lamitan AirstripSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Tampakan AirportSmall Airport
Malita AirportSmall Airport
Philippines Paramotor Training FieldSmall Airport
T'Boli AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila

🇵🇭 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 Kalbay

What is the population of Kalbay?

Kalbay has a population of 4,339 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 861.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kalbay?

Kalbay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.6 inches.

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