Mabay, Philippines

Soccsksargen · Philippines

Mabay is a mid-size city in Soccsksargen, Philippines with a population of 46,120. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

46,120 Population 411/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
74.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Mabay

Mabay

Maitum, officially the Municipality of Maitum, is a municipality in the province of Sarangani, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 46,120 people, making it the least populated municipality in the province.

People

Population46,120
Density411/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain74.5 in/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population46,120
Population Density411 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates6.0577°, 124.4666°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceSoccsksargen
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation74.5 inches (1,891 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mabay

Mabay is a mid-size city in Philippines (Soccsksargen) with a population of 46,120. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Mabay

Mabay has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.5°C), the coldest is Jul (26.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1909 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26.8°C / 80°F 23.7° / 30° 118.6
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 23.8° / 30.4° 82.8
Mar 27.3°C / 81°F 24.3° / 31° 89.6
Apr 27.5°C / 82°F 24.4° / 31.6° 150.1
May 27.5°C / 81°F 25.2° / 31.4° 207.2
Jun 26.9°C / 80°F 24.7° / 30.3° 247.2
Jul 26.3°C / 79°F 24.5° / 29.4° 237.5
Aug 26.4°C / 80°F 24.6° / 29.4° 143.3
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 24.7° / 29.9° 146.8
Oct 26.9°C / 80°F 25° / 30.3° 210.5
Nov 27.3°C / 81°F 25.1° / 30.4° 152.1
Dec 27.2°C / 81°F 24.7° / 30.5° 123.3
Mabay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 74.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average79.4°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area112.2 sq mi (290.6 km²)
Population Density411/sq mi
Coordinates6.0577°N, 124.4666°E
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.5"
96% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.74"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.58"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,013 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 13, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 120 km
Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 24 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 138 km
Jul 11, 2024 106 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M7.1 146 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 115 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 90 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 142 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 148 km
Jul 24, 2010 63 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M6.6 106 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 134 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 100 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 144 km
Apr 23, 1995 49 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines M6.1 73 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 85 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 30 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 110 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 106 km
Apr 19, 2025 39 km SW of Malisbeng, Philippines M5.9 43 km
Jan 21, 2005 34 km SW of Sarangani, Philippines M5.9 130 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 4 245 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 49 km
1918 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 7.2 m 52 78 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 24 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 59 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m - 91 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake - 97 76 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake - - 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (75 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 75 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 124 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 136 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 3.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
March 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.9 in Warmest
May 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
June 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 8.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
December 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in

Mabay has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 79°F in January to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 74.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.7") and January the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Mabay

5 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Perrett Central Elementary School - - - -
Lomutan Elementary School - - - -
Rudes Elementary School - - - -
Malalag National High School - - - -
Bati-an Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Mabay

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yes The Best Valencia - MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Mabay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
House of Gongs
The Treasures of Maitum

Libraries in Mabay

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Kiamba Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mabay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bagsakan
Kiamba Municipal Fishport
Kiamba Public Market
Maitum Public Market
Tabilil Mini Market

Airports Near Mabay

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
General Santos International AirportGESLarge Airport
Allah Valley AirportAAVMedium Airport
Datu Paglas Airstrip-Small Airport
Digal Airport-Small Airport
Kalamansig Airport-Small Airport
Kling Airport-Small Airport
Lapanday Foods Kalaong Airport-Small Airport
Lapanday Foods Tampakan Airport-Small Airport
Lebak Airstrip-Small Airport
Lebak Rural AirportLWASmall Airport
Philippines Paramotor Training Field-Small Airport
T'Boli Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
62 m (203 ft)
Area
290.7 km² (112.2 mi²)
Founded
1959
Postal Code
9515
Website
maitum.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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What is the population of Mabay?

Mabay has a population of 46,120 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 411 people per square mile, spread across 112.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mabay?

Mabay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 74.5 inches.

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