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Mahatao, Philippines

Cagayan Valley · Philippines

Mahatao is a small town in Cagayan Valley, Philippines with a population of 1,703. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

1,703 Population 342/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
105.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Mahatao

Mahatao

Mahatao, officially the Municipality of Mahatao, is a municipality in the province of Batanes, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 1,745 people.

People

Population1,703
Density342/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain105.8 in/yr
Sunny Days147/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population1,703
Population Density342 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates20.4159°, 121.9471°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCagayan Valley
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation105.8 inches (2,687 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mahatao

Mahatao is a small town in Philippines (Cagayan Valley) with a population of 1,703. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 105.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Mahatao

Mahatao has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.4°C), the coldest is Jan (21°C). Average annual precipitation is 2183 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21°C / 70°F 18.2° / 23.9° 166.2
Feb 22°C / 72°F 18.9° / 25° 65.9
Mar 23°C / 73°F 20° / 25.9° 56.7
Apr 24.7°C / 76°F 21.7° / 27.7° 62.1
May 26.6°C / 80°F 23.6° / 29.7° 190.2
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 24.5° / 30.1° 163.3
Jul 27.4°C / 81°F 24.5° / 30.4° 223.8
Aug 26.8°C / 80°F 24° / 29.6° 298.0
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 23.6° / 29.5° 329.6
Oct 25.2°C / 77°F 22.1° / 28.2° 234.6
Nov 24°C / 75°F 21.3° / 26.7° 258.2
Dec 21.5°C / 71°F 18.7° / 24.4° 134.5
Mahatao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 147 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 105.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average77.3°F
43% above Philippines avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days147 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Population Density342/sq mi
Coordinates20.4159°N, 121.9471°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 105.8"
178% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.29"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.23"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

866 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 22, 2025.

May 18, 1993 77 km SE of Basco, Philippines M6.8 77 km
Jul 16, 2000 22 km SSE of Basco, Philippines M6.4 21 km
Mar 26, 1991 113 km ESE of Hengchun, Taiwan M6.3 144 km
Jun 1, 2008 74 km WSW of Basco, Philippines M6.3 70 km
Jul 13, 2008 105 km NW of Basco, Philippines M6.2 106 km
Jul 24, 1998 89 km N of Basco, Philippines M6.1 94 km
Dec 10, 1993 88 km NW of Basco, Philippines M6.1 89 km
Mar 3, 2008 89 km SW of Basco, Philippines M6.0 85 km
Jul 26, 2019 43 km N of Basco, Philippines M6.0 47 km
Apr 10, 2020 14 km E of Basco, Philippines M5.9 18 km
Sep 6, 2013 47 km SE of Basco, Philippines M5.9 47 km
Jan 19, 1997 77 km SW of Basco, Philippines M5.9 73 km
Sep 30, 2010 97 km SSW of Basco, Philippines M5.8 93 km
Mar 8, 1998 23 km NE of Basco, Philippines M5.8 28 km
Apr 10, 2013 31 km NNE of Basco, Philippines M5.8 36 km
Mar 28, 2008 21 km S of Basco, Philippines M5.8 18 km
Jul 27, 2019 34 km N of Basco, Philippines M5.7 38 km
Jul 7, 2003 9 km SSE of Basco, Philippines M5.6 7 km
Sep 11, 1993 66 km SW of Basco, Philippines M5.6 62 km
Jun 19, 2016 68 km WSW of Basco, Philippines M5.6 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 127 km
2025 Podul Category 2 187 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 29 km
2024 Kong-rey Category 4 110 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 202 km
2024 Usagi Category 3 159 km
2023 Saola Category 5 58 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 158 km
2023 Koinu Category 4 176 km
2023 Haikui Category 3 252 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 223 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 14 km
2019 Lingling Category 2 216 km
2019 Mitag Category 2 172 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 137 km
2019 Fung-wong Category 1 246 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 271 km
2017 Nesat Category 2 223 km
2016 Nepartak Category 5 189 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 45 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.4 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2000 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.4 m 21 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 30 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Babuyan Claro (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Babuyan Claro Stratovolcano(es) 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 1924 99 km
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 8.3 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
March 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
April 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.7 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
September 80°F (27°C) 12.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 14.3 in Wettest
November 76°F (24°C) 12.5 in
December 73°F (23°C) 10.9 in

Mahatao has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 105.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.3") and April the driest (3.2").

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Schools in Mahatao

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Diura Barrio School
Mahatao National High School
Mahatao Central School
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Museums in Mahatao

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
National Museum, Batanes Extension Office and Research Center

Restaurants in Mahatao

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fred's Catering
Vatang Grill & Restaurant

Airports Near Mahatao

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Basco AirportBSOMedium Airport
Itbayat Jorge Abad AirportMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mahatao

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Carlos Boromeo Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
63 m (207 ft)
Area
12.9 km² (5.0 mi²)
Postal Code
3901

🇵🇭 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 Mahatao

What is the population of Mahatao?

Mahatao has a population of 1,703 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 342 people per square mile, spread across 5.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mahatao?

Mahatao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 147 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 105.8 inches.

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