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Magtaking, Philippines

Ilocos · Philippines

Magtaking is a small city in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 5,946. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,946 Population 68/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
111.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Magtaking

Magtaking

Labrador, officially the Municipality of Labrador, is a municipality in the province of Pangasinan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 26,995 people.

People

Population5,946
Density68/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain111.3 in/yr
Sunny Days331/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population5,946
Population Density68 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates15.9854°, 120.1832°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceIlocos
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation111.3 inches (2,826 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Magtaking

Magtaking is a small city in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 5,946. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 111.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Magtaking

Magtaking has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (29.4°C), the coldest is Jan (25.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2459 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.8°C / 78°F 20.7° / 30.8° 8.2
Feb 26.4°C / 80°F 21.2° / 31.5° 11.0
Mar 27.8°C / 82°F 22.7° / 33° 25.8
Apr 29.3°C / 85°F 24.3° / 34.3° 64.1
May 29.4°C / 85°F 25° / 33.8° 234.2
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 24.6° / 33° 333.5
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.3° / 32.2° 490.0
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 24.2° / 31° 598.5
Sep 27.8°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.5° 405.9
Oct 28°C / 82°F 24.1° / 31.9° 212.9
Nov 27.6°C / 82°F 23.5° / 31.8° 58.2
Dec 26.7°C / 80°F 22.3° / 31.1° 16.7
Magtaking has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 331 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 111.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days331 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area87.9 sq mi (227.7 km²)
Population Density68/sq mi
Coordinates15.9854°N, 120.1832°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.3"
193% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 25.63"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

771 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jul 31, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 111 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 53 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 102 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 147 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 76 km
Aug 23, 1998 22 km W of Sabang, Philippines M6.1 144 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 120 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 86 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 67 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 79 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 116 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 135 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 55 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 92 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 44 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 112 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 91 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 148 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 146 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 59 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 136 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 74 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 295 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 80 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 270 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 240 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 149 km
2023 Saola Category 4 298 km
2022 Noru Category 4 62 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 273 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 97 km
2020 Goni Category 3 277 km
2019 Kammuri Category 1 278 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 242 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 68 km
2016 Haima Category 4 247 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 39 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 220 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 111 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 53 km
1872 PHILIPPINES Earthquake - - 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pinatubo (97 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 97 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 106 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 143 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 165 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
March 82°F (28°C) 1.1 in
April 85°F (29°C) 2.5 in Warmest
May 85°F (29°C) 9.6 in
June 83°F (29°C) 14.1 in
July 80°F (26°C) 19.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 25.6 in Wettest
September 82°F (28°C) 16.1 in
October 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
November 81°F (27°C) 3.0 in
December 80°F (26°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Magtaking has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in December to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 100.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (25.6") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Magtaking

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Gueset Elementary School - - - -
Magtaquing Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Magtaking

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
98.3 Love Radio Dagupan pop MP3 64 kbps
Easy Rock Baguio - MP3 96 kbps
Yes The Best Dagupan - MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Iba filipino, music AAC 64 kbps
GV 99.1 hot adult contemporary MP3
Love Radio Tarlac - MP3 96 kbps
Star FM Dagupan - AAC
Love Radio Dagupan - MP3 64 kbps
Easy Rock La Union 106.7 FM hot ac, opm MP3 64 kbps
106.7 Hot FM Agoo hot ac, opm MP3 64 kbps
106.7 Easy Rock La Union classic rock, hot ac MP3 64 kbps
DZAG FM RP1 Agoo 97.1 music, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Magtaking

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Binmaley Museum
Dayew na Pangasinan
Museo de Mangaldan - Heritage and Museum Center
Read Baron Vintage Bikes
San Carlos City Museum

Libraries in Magtaking

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Barangay Palamis Reading Center0.0
Dagupan City Public Library0.0
Pangasinan Provincial Libarary0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Magtaking

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aguilar Public Market
Basista Public Market
Bimaley Public Market
Bugallon Public Market
Bugallon Public Market
Bugallon Publlic Market
Calasiao Public Market
Fish Market
Goring's Bangus / Mf Sandoval Trading
Goring's Bangus / Mf Sandoval Trading
Lingayen Public Market
Lingayen Public Market
Mabini Public Market
Malasiqui Public Market
Malingas Market
Mangaldan Public Market
Mangatarem Public Market
Mangatarem Wet Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Rusela Heights
San Carlos City Public Market
Santa Barbara Public Market
SUKI Market
Tobuan Talipapa
Urbiztondo Public Market

Gas Stations in Magtaking

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Unifuel

Stadiums & Teams in Magtaking

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Airports Near Magtaking

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Loakan AirportBAGMedium Airport
San Fernando AirportSFEMedium Airport
Bamban Airfield-Small Airport
Binalonan Airport-Small Airport
Cabaluyan Airstrip-Small Airport
Carmen (Rosales) Airstrip-Small Airport
Cojuangco Airstrip-Small Airport
Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air Base-Small Airport
Hermana Mayor Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Hermana Menor Island Airstrip-Small Airport
Iba Airport-Small Airport
Lingayen Airport-Small Airport
Nampicuan Airstrip-Small Airport
Omni Aviation Company (OAC) Airstrip-Small Airport
Poon Coto Airstrip-Small Airport
Woodland Airpark-Small Airport
Woodland Airpark-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
81 m (266 ft)
Area
91.0 km² (35.1 mi²)
Founded
1857
Postal Code
2402

🇵🇭 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 Magtaking

What is the population of Magtaking?

Magtaking has a population of 5,946 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 68 people per square mile, spread across 87.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Magtaking?

Magtaking has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 331 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 111.3 inches.

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