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Mahayag, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Mahayag is a small town in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,353. Elevation: 397 ft (121 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,353 Population 79/sq mi density
397 ft Elevation 121 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
76.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Mahayag

Mahayag

Mahayag, officially the Municipality of Mahayag, is a municipality in the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 48,695 people.

People

Population2,353
Density79/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain76.0 in/yr
Sunny Days198/yr
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Population2,353
Population Density79 / sq mi
Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Coordinates9.9349°, 124.3164°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation76.0 inches (1,930 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mahayag

Mahayag is a small town in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 2,353. The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet (121 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 76.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Mahayag 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 198 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 76.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.

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 Days198 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area30.0 sq mi (77.6 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates9.9349°N, 124.3164°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 76.0"
100% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.86"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

633 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 23 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 46 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 122 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 41 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 137 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 124 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 116 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 134 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 73 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 123 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 86 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 128 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 145 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 136 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 93 km
Mar 5, 2017 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines M5.7 130 km
Nov 11, 2009 2 km NE of Jabonga, Philippines M5.7 148 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 121 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 71 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 121 km
2021 Rai Category 5 22 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 260 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 175 km
2015 Melor Category 4 298 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 272 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 223 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 130 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 139 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 193 km
2006 Utor Category 3 171 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 276 km
2005 Roke Category 1 121 km
1998 Faith Category 1 219 km
1995 Zack Category 2 97 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 235 km
1994 Axel Category 3 135 km
1994 Owen Category 1 45 km
1993 Manny Category 3 287 km
1993 Nell Category 1 41 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 170 117 km
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 122 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 90 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 106 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 123 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 140 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 141 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 147 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 151 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 7.3 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in
March 80°F (26°C) 3.8 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 4.4 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in Wettest
December 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in

Mahayag has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 76.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.9") and April the driest (2.3").

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Schools in Mahayag

14 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mahayag Elementary School
Mahayag Elementary School
San Isidro Elementary School
San Isidro Technical-Vocational High School
Kagawasan Elementary School
Malitbog Elementary School
Cagawasan Elementary School
La Suerte Elementary School
Babag Elementary School
Mahayag National High School
Camanaga Elementary School
San Miguel Elementary School
Santo Niño Elementary School
Caluasan Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Mahayag

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Cebu MP3 128 kbps
Star FM 95.5 Cebu music, news MP3
Yes The Best Cebu MP3 64 kbps
All Radio 97.1 Cebu music, news AAC+ 64 kbps
DYAB One Radyo 1512 AM news, talk AAC 463 kbps
RTG RADIO MP3 96 kbps
Radio Disney Philippines - Cebu FM 87.5 pop MP3 128 kbps

Libraries in Mahayag

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Approtech Building0.0
SJNHS School Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mahayag

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alicia Public Market
Bagumbayan Public Market
Batuan Public Market
Bilar Public Market
Candijay Public Market
Carmen Public Market
Dagohoy Public Market
Dait Public Market
Duero Public Market
Getafe Public Market
Guindulman public market
Hunan Wharf & Fish Market
Inaghuban Public Market
Jetafe Tabuan
Katipunan Public Market
Lungsod Daan Market
Mabini Public Market
Matin-ao Public Market
New Trinidad Market
Pilar Public Market
Public Market
Sagbayan Public Market
San Pascual Public Market
San Roque Public Market
Sierra Bullones Public Market
Thursday Market
Trinidad Public Market
Ubay Public Market
YL Dry Goods Trading Enterprises

Hotels in Mahayag

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Edward Residence

Clinics in Mahayag

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Babag Local Health Center
Babag RHU
Mahayag RHU

Gas Stations in Mahayag

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Golden 88 Gas
Golden 88 Gas Station
Total Gas
Total Gas Station
Valles-Castrodes Gas Station

Gyms in Mahayag

6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Babag Covered Court
Babag Covered Court
HEIR Basketball Court
HEIR Open Court
Mahayag Covered Court
Mahayag Covered Court

Stadiums & Teams in Mahayag

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Mahayag

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mactan Cebu International AirportCEBLarge Airport
Bohol-Panglao International AirportTAGMedium Airport
Camiguin AirportCGMMedium Airport
Camotes AirstripSmall Airport
Danao Ultralight AirportSmall Airport
Hilongos AirportSmall Airport
Limasawa AirstripSmall Airport
Maasin AirportSmall Airport
Ubay Community AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mahayag

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
HEIR Christian Church
HEIR Christian Church
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia Ni Cristo Church
Saint Isidore Chuch
San Isidro parish Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Seventh Day Adventist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
151 m (495 ft)
Area
77.6 km² (29.9 mi²)
Founded
1956
Postal Code
6322

🇵🇭 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 Mahayag

What is the population of Mahayag?

Mahayag has a population of 2,353 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 79 people per square mile, spread across 30.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mahayag?

Mahayag 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 198 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 76.0 inches.

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