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MacArthur, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

MacArthur is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,668. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,668 Population 120/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
117.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About MacArthur

MacArthur

MacArthur, officially the Municipality of MacArthur, is a municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 22,256 people.

People

Population2,668
Density120/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain117.3 in/yr
Sunny Days134/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population2,668
Population Density120 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates10.8347°, 124.9953°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation117.3 inches (2,980 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About MacArthur

MacArthur is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 2,668. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 117.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

MacArthur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 117.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area22.2 sq mi (57.6 km²)
Population Density120/sq mi
Coordinates10.8347°N, 124.9953°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.3"
209% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.59"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,387 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 143 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 149 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 125 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 136 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 130 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 115 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 52 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 144 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 127 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 116 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 105 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 98 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 123 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 125 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 121 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 147 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 122 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 57 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 29 km
Aug 8, 1996 22 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M5.8 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 34 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 259 km
2021 Rai Category 5 94 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 152 km
2020 Molave Category 1 286 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 231 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 64 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 297 km
2015 Melor Category 4 198 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 147 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 119 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 219 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 28 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 257 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 86 km
2006 Durian Category 4 285 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 193 km
2006 Utor Category 1 66 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 160 km
2005 Roke Category 1 28 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 14 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (13 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 13 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 66 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 92 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 185 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 192 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 193 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 13.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 10.4 in
March 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in
April 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.8 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 15.6 in Wettest
December 78°F (26°C) 14.7 in

MacArthur has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 117.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.6") and August the driest (6.8").

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Schools in MacArthur

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Wilson Elementary School - - - -
Maya Elementary School - - - -
Ormocay Elementary School - - - -
Casuntingan Elementary School - - - -
Capudlosan Elementary School - - - -
F.C. Baranda Elementary School - - - -
Liwayway Elementary School - - - -
Olmedo Elementary School - - - -
McArthur Central School - - - -
McArthur National High School - - - -
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Radio Stations near MacArthur

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dream Radio Tacloban - AAC+ 64 kbps

Libraries in MacArthur

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
FCIC Elementary Library0.0
Javier's library building0.0
VSU Library0.0

Farmers Markets in MacArthur

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abuyog Marketplace
Abuyog Public MArket
Baybay City Public Market
Burauen Commercial Complex
Burauen Public Market
by Stalls
Community Talipapa
Dagami Public Market
Dulag Public Market
Dulag Wet Market
La Paz Shopping Square
Mini Market
Public market
Tolosa Public Market
VISCA MARKET

Gas Stations in MacArthur

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PH #4732338200

Airports Near MacArthur

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Biliran Airport-Small Airport
Camotes Airstrip-Small Airport
Guiuan Airport-Small Airport
Hilongos Airport-Small Airport
Isabel PASAR Airport-Small Airport
Maasin Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
125 m (410 ft)
Area
57.6 km² (22.2 mi²)
Postal Code
6509
Website
macarthur-leyte.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 MacArthur

What is the population of MacArthur?

MacArthur has a population of 2,668 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 120 people per square mile, spread across 22.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in MacArthur?

MacArthur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 117.3 inches.

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