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Magallanes, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Magallanes is a small city in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 6,636. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,636 Population 21/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
146.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Magallanes

Magallanes

Magallanes, officially the Municipality of Magallanes, is a municipality in the province of Agusan del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 22,293 people.

People

Population6,636
Density21/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain146.5 in/yr
Sunny Days117/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population6,636
Population Density21 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates9.0200°, 125.5172°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation146.5 inches (3,720 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Magallanes

Magallanes is a small city in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 6,636. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 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 146.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Magallanes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 117 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 146.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.6°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days117 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area314.5 sq mi (814.4 km²)
Population Density21/sq mi
Coordinates9.0200°N, 125.5172°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 146.5"
285% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 23.78"
Driest Month (Sep) 6.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,116 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 107 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 119 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 122 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 98 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 102 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 125 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 99 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 90 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 131 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 107 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 114 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 134 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 126 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 122 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 124 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 134 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 74 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 124 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 100 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 28 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 196 km
2021 Rai Category 5 118 km
2019 Phanfone Category 2 241 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 295 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 202 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 108 km
2008 Fengshen Category 2 259 km
2006 Utor Category 1 251 km
2005 Roke Category 1 234 km
1995 Zack Category 2 166 km
1994 Axel Category 4 198 km
1994 Owen Category 1 135 km
1993 Nell Category 1 76 km
1990 Mike Category 4 144 km
1988 Skip Category 4 216 km
1987 Phyllis Category 2 292 km
1986 Marge Category 2 77 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 244 km
1984 Ike Category 4 76 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 154 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 6 122 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (95 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 95 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 144 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 23.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 79°F (26°C) 17.0 in
March 80°F (26°C) 14.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in Driest
October 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 13.5 in
December 79°F (26°C) 20.0 in

Magallanes has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 146.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (23.8") and September the driest (7.0").

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Schools in Magallanes

6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Santo Niño Elementary School - - - -
Magallanes Central Elementary School - - - -
Magallanes North Elementary School - - - -
Magallanes National High School - - - -
Guiasan Elementary School - - - -
New Townsite Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Magallanes

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yes The Best Iligan - MP3 96 kbps
Love Radio Butuan - MP3 256 kbps
Star FM Davao - MP3

Museums in Magallanes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balangay Shrine Museum
Balangay Shrine Museum
Balangay Shrine Museum
Museo de Balanghai
Museo de Balanghai
Museo de Balanghai
National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan
National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan
National Museum of the Philippines - Butuan

Libraries in Magallanes

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Butuan City Public Library0.0
Butuan City Public Library0.0
Butuan City Public Library0.0
Cabadbaran City Library0.0
Hon. Elisa R. Ochoa Learning Commons0.0
PSHS-CRC Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Magallanes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ampayon Public Market
Ampayon Public Market
Buenavista Market
Butuan Farmer's Market
Cabadbaran Public Market
Carmen Public Market
Langihan Public Market
Libertad Public Market
Libertad Public Market
Libertad Public Market
Magallanes Public Market
Mancao Market
RTR Public Market

Clinics in Magallanes

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nazarino Clinic

Stadiums & Teams in Magallanes

TeamLeagueDivision
Buenavista Kolesyum

Airports Near Magallanes

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Surigao AirportSUGMedium Airport
Tandag AirportTDGMedium Airport
Del Monte Plantation Airport-Small Airport
Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) Airstrip-Small Airport
Sumifru Tagbina Airport-Small Airport
UDEV Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Magallanes

9 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Alicia Birthing Clinic
Butuan Diagnostic and Medical Clinic
Butuan Diagnostic and Medical Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Butuan Social Hygiene Clinic
Dr Joyce Aesthetics
Dr Joyce Aesthetics

Churches & Religious Organizations in Magallanes

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo
Nuestra Señora del Rosario
Sto. Niño Chapel
Yakal Santo Niño Chapel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Area
44.3 km² (17.1 mi²)
Founded
1969
Postal Code
8604
Website
magallanesadn.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 Magallanes

What is the population of Magallanes?

Magallanes has a population of 6,636 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 21 people per square mile, spread across 314.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Magallanes?

Magallanes 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. The area receives 117 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 146.5 inches.

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