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Mainit, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Mainit is a small city in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 5,520. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,520 Population 133/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
150.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Mainit

Mainit

Mainit, officially the Municipality of Mainit, is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 28,019 people.

People

Population5,520
Density133/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain150.0 in/yr
Sunny Days126/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population5,520
Population Density133 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates9.5350°, 125.5231°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation150.0 inches (3,811 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mainit

Mainit is a small city in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 5,520. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 150.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Mainit

Mainit has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (27.5°C), the coldest is Jan (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 3747 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 22° / 28° 678.9
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 22.2° / 28.5° 461.9
Mar 25.9°C / 79°F 22.5° / 29.3° 361.3
Apr 26.6°C / 80°F 23.1° / 30.2° 210.6
May 27.5°C / 82°F 23.7° / 31.3° 125.3
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 23.5° / 31.1° 147.7
Jul 27.2°C / 81°F 23.3° / 31° 158.6
Aug 27.4°C / 81°F 23.4° / 31.3° 150.8
Sep 27.3°C / 81°F 23.4° / 31.2° 170.2
Oct 26.8°C / 80°F 23.1° / 30.4° 254.8
Nov 27.2°C / 81°F 23.7° / 30.6° 417.7
Dec 26.8°C / 80°F 23.5° / 30.2° 608.7
Mainit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 150.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days126 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area41.6 sq mi (107.8 km²)
Population Density133/sq mi
Coordinates9.5350°N, 125.5231°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 150.0"
295% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 25.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,377 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 M7.0 129 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 94 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 101 km
Sep 20, 1996 22 km NNE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 84 km
Sep 20, 1996 24 km NE of Cortes, Philippines M6.6 89 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 40 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 42 km
Sep 20, 1996 26 km SE of Union, Philippines M6.4 85 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 58 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 144 km
Nov 7, 1996 25 km E of Union, Philippines M6.1 94 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 72 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 81 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 78 km
Sep 20, 1996 42 km ENE of Cortes, Philippines M6.1 112 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 105 km
Nov 5, 1996 27 km E of Union, Philippines M6.0 95 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 108 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 33 km
Nov 4, 1996 16 km ENE of Union, Philippines M5.9 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 146 km
2021 Rai Category 5 69 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 287 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 186 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 244 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 263 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 147 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 159 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 203 km
2006 Utor Category 1 196 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 265 km
2005 Roke Category 1 181 km
2004 Nida Category 4 259 km
1998 Faith Category 1 253 km
1995 Zack Category 2 109 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 267 km
1994 Axel Category 4 141 km
1994 Owen Category 1 80 km
1993 Nell Category 1 20 km
1990 Mike Category 4 87 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 170 142 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (90 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 90 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 100 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 25.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 18.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 15.1 in
April 81°F (27°C) 10.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.9 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 16.0 in
December 79°F (26°C) 22.0 in

Mainit has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 150.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (25.6") and August the driest (5.9").

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Schools in Mainit

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tolingon Elementary School - - - -
Quezon Elementary School - - - -
Matin-ao Central Elementary School - - - -
San Isidro Elementary School - - - -
Cantugas Cultural Minority Elementary School - - - -
Roxas Elementary School - - - -
Mabini Elementary School - - - -
Paco National High School - - - -
Paco Elementary School - - - -
Meliton Morales Primary School - - - -
Lourdes Learning Center - - - -
Cantugas Elementary School - - - -
Matin-ao National High School - - - -
Mainit Central Elementary School - - - -
Mainit National High School - - - -
Marayag Primary School - - - -
San Jose Elementary School - - - -
Binga Elementary School - - - -
San Nicolas Academy - - - -
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Museums in Mainit

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Surigaonon Heritage Center

Farmers Markets in Mainit

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bad-as Public Market
Campo Public Market
Claver Public Market
Kitcharao Public Market
Mainit Public Market
RIPROCO ARB Marketing
San Isidro Public Market
Sison Public Market

Cafes in Mainit

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Alicia Coffee Shop

Bus Stations in Mainit

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barangay Quezon Terminal

Gas Stations in Mainit

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mainit Filling Station

Airports Near Mainit

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bancasi AirportBXUMedium Airport
Surigao AirportSUGMedium Airport
Tandag AirportTDGMedium Airport
Don Jesus Soriano (Doña Rosario) Airstrip-Small Airport
Limasawa Airstrip-Small Airport
Maasin Airport-Small Airport
Siargao AirportIAOSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mainit

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Charismatic Church
Dating Daan
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
United Pentecostal Church

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Waterfalls
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Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
50 m (164 ft)
Area
107.8 km² (41.6 mi²)
Postal Code
8417
Website
mainit.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 Mainit

What is the population of Mainit?

Mainit has a population of 5,520 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 133 people per square mile, spread across 41.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mainit?

Mainit has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 126 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 150.0 inches.

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