Macalaya, Philippines
Bicol Region · Philippines
Macalaya is a mid-size city in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 38,072. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Macalaya
Magallanes, officially the Municipality of Magallanes, is a municipality in the province of Sorsogon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 38,072 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 38,072 |
| Population Density | 163 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.8894°, 123.7711° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Bicol Region |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 120.4 inches (3,057 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Macalaya
Macalaya is a mid-size city in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 38,072. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 120.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Macalaya
Macalaya has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 3629 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.9°F |
| 50% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 234.1 sq mi (606.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 163/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.8894°N, 123.7711°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1973 | QUEZON | Earthquake | 1.3 m | 15 | 120 km |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 87 km |
| 1925 | PHILIPPINE SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 134 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pocdol Mountains (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 34 km |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 95 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 173 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 5.3 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.6 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 9.7 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 13.5 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 16.2 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 17.5 in | Wettest |
Macalaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 120.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (17.5") and April the driest (5.3").
Schools in Macalaya
18 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bantayan High School | - | - | - | - |
| Pandan High School | - | - | - | - |
| Pandan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Amomonting Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Quirapi Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tomalaytay Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Saclayan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Misalay Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bulabog Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Burabod Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bantayan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Buenavista National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Buenavista Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Macalaya National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Macalaya Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Cogon Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinapa Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dinapa National High School | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Macalaya
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bespren Radio | pop | AAC+ 128 kbps | |
| Love Radio Legazpi | - | MP3 96 kbps | |
| OK-FM Sorsogon | - | MP3 73 kbps |
Museums in Macalaya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Legazpi | ||||
| Sorsogon Museum |
Farmers Markets in Macalaya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bulan Public Market | |||||
| Casiguran Public Market | |||||
| Donsol Public Market | |||||
| Monreal Market | |||||
| Pilar New Public Market | |||||
| Poblacion Castilla Local Market | |||||
| Public Market | |||||
| Sorsogon Public Market |
Airports Near Macalaya
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bicol International Airport | DRP | Large Airport |
| Moises R. Espinosa Airport | MBT | Medium Airport |
| Naga Airport | WNP | Medium Airport |
| Virac Airport | VRC | Medium Airport |
| Amoroy Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bacon Community Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bulan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calanay Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Manato Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Antonio Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Macalaya
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Bantayan Chapel | |
| Bantayan Chapel | |
| San Pedro Calungsod Parish | |
| St Isidore the Farmer Parish Church |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Macalaya?
Macalaya has a population of 38,072 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 163 people per square mile, spread across 234.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Macalaya?
Macalaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 120.4 inches.
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