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Mahaplag, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Mahaplag is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 0. Elevation: 128 ft (39 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

128 ft Elevation 39 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
126.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Mahaplag

Mahaplag

Mahaplag, officially the Municipality of Mahaplag;, is a municipality in the province of Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 28,424 people.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain126.2 in/yr
Sunny Days300/yr
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Coordinates10.6045°, 124.9646°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation126.2 inches (3,205 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mahaplag

Mahaplag is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet (39 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 126.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Mahaplag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 300 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 126.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.0°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation128 ft (39 m)
Area265.7 sq mi (688.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates10.6045°N, 124.9646°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 126.2"
232% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 15.20"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.80"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,325 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 M7.1 123 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 99 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 105 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 94 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 69 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 127 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 145 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 131 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 141 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 77 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 113 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 112 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 117 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 44 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 117 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 97 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 47 km
Mar 5, 2017 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines M5.7 104 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 50 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 49 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 284 km
2021 Rai Category 5 69 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 178 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 257 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 89 km
2015 Melor Category 4 223 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 170 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 144 km
2014 Rammasun Category 3 245 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 48 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 232 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 110 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 219 km
2006 Utor Category 1 90 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 185 km
2005 Roke Category 1 48 km
2004 Nida Category 5 213 km
2000 Xangsane Category 1 250 km
1998 Babs Category 4 279 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 15 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

6 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 32 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 45 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 112 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 159 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 188 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 14.4 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 10.5 in
March 78°F (25°C) 8.3 in
April 80°F (26°C) 6.8 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 9.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 15.2 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 14.5 in

Mahaplag has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 72°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 118.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (15.2") and April the driest (6.8").

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Schools in Mahaplag

38 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Paril Primary School
Nebga Elementary School
Combis Elementary School
Anibongon Primary School
Anglag West Elementary School
Tagaytay Elementary School
Palañogan Elementary School
Campin Elementary School
Malinao Elementary School
Union Elementary School
Mahagna Elementary School
Hinaguimitan Elementary School
Malipoon Elementary School
Ampihanon Elementary School
Libertad National High School
Libertad Elementary School
Mahayag Primary School
San Vicente Primary School
Liberacion Elementary School
Ciabu National High School
Mabunga Primary School
Bayugan Elementary School
Mahaplag Central School
Mahaplag National High School
San Isidro Elementary School
Upper Elementary School
Mahaplag National High School – Upper
Cuatro de Agosto Elementary School
Mailhi National High School
CIKCDC - Christ Is King Child Development Center
Cabato-an Elementary School
Mailhi Elementary School
Zacarito Primary School
Ciabu Elementary School
Kabunga-an Integrated School
Altavista Elementary School
Villa Elementary School
Tuy-a Elementary School
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Libraries in Mahaplag

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
FCIC Elementary Library0.0
Graduate School Library0.0
Javier's library building0.0
Learning Commons0.0
VSU Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mahaplag

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abuyog Marketplace
Abuyog Public MArket
Baybay City Public Market
Bontoc Wet Market
by Stalls
Cheremie's Dressed Chicken
Community Talipapa
Glen/Jasmin's Fish Stall
Hilongos Public Market
Hindang Public Market
Inopacan Public Market
LG's Meat Shop
Lumber Wood
New Wet Market
Public market
Silago Public Market
Sogod Public Market
Talisay Wet Market
VISCA MARKET
Wet Market

Restaurants in Mahaplag

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Quil's Grill

Cafes in Mahaplag

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

IncreDable Café
Sky Cafe

Gas Stations in Mahaplag

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petron
VJR Gas Station

Banks in Mahaplag

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rural Bank of Mahaplag

Airports Near Mahaplag

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Camotes AirstripSmall Airport
Hilongos AirportSmall Airport
Isabel PASAR AirportSmall Airport
Limasawa AirstripSmall Airport
Maasin AirportSmall Airport
Ubay Community AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mahaplag

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catholic Church
CIK - Christ Is King
Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saint
Lokal ng Crossing Mahaplag, Iglesia ni Cristo
Malinao chaphel
Old Catholic Church
Our Mother of Perpetual Help Chapel
Saint Michael Arcangel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
238 m (781 ft)
Area
104.8 km² (40.4 mi²)
Postal Code
6512

🇵🇭 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 weather like in Mahaplag?

Mahaplag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 300 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 126.2 inches.

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