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Makilala, Philippines

Soccsksargen · Philippines

Makilala is a small city in Soccsksargen, Philippines with a population of 13,829. Elevation: 948 ft (289 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

13,829 Population 104/sq mi density
948 ft Elevation 289 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
78.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Makilala

Makilala

Makilala, officially the Municipality of Makilala, is a municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 88,522 people.

People

Population13,829
Density104/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain78.4 in/yr
Sunny Days194/yr
Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Population13,829
Population Density104 / sq mi
Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Coordinates6.9517°, 125.0969°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceSoccsksargen
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation78.4 inches (1,990 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Makilala

Makilala is a small city in Philippines (Soccsksargen) with a population of 13,829. The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet (289 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 78.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Makilala

Makilala has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (26.5°C), the coldest is Feb (24.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2081 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24.6°C / 76°F 19° / 30.4° 152.3
Feb 24.6°C / 76°F 18.7° / 31.1° 106.4
Mar 25.5°C / 78°F 19.6° / 32.2° 84.2
Apr 26.3°C / 79°F 19.6° / 33.3° 154.3
May 26.5°C / 80°F 21.9° / 33.2° 206.5
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 21.3° / 31.4° 269.2
Jul 25.2°C / 77°F 21° / 30.8° 265.9
Aug 25.3°C / 78°F 21° / 31.1° 175.1
Sep 25.5°C / 78°F 21.1° / 31.3° 160.8
Oct 25.6°C / 78°F 21.1° / 31° 236.3
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 20.7° / 30.8° 130.2
Dec 25.1°C / 77°F 20.3° / 30.7° 140.4
Makilala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Area132.7 sq mi (343.6 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates6.9517°N, 125.0969°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.4"
106% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 8.90"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

990 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 20, 2025.

Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 139 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 95 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 121 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 146 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 138 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 20 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 118 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 135 km
Jul 6, 1994 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines M5.9 142 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 148 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 122 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 144 km
Oct 5, 1997 2 km NNW of Sugal, Philippines M5.8 147 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 87 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 140 km
Aug 5, 2017 Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 100 km
May 16, 2004 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.8 140 km
Sep 10, 2019 26 km SSE of Tamisan, Philippines M5.7 150 km
May 29, 2009 13 km SE of Mangili, Philippines M5.7 136 km
Nov 7, 1990 7 km SSW of Pangyan, Philippines M5.7 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 129 km
1993 Nell Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 133 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 139 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 106 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 98 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (19 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 19 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 65 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 115 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 175 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 3.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 5.2 in Warmest
May 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in Wettest
June 79°F (26°C) 8.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
October 79°F (26°C) 7.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 6.6 in
December 78°F (26°C) 5.5 in

Makilala has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 78.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (3.7").

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Schools in Makilala

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
New Cebu Elementary School
Notre Dame of Makilala
Bienvenido Orteza National High School
Asuncion Elementary School
Luna Sur Elementary School
Malabuan Elementary School
Malabuan High School
Guangan Elementary School
New Baguio Elementary School
Luayon National High School
Luayon Elementary School
Bato Elementary School
Taluntalunan Elementary School
Santo Niño Elementary School
Santo Niño High School
Santa Felomina Elementary School
Kawayanon Elementary School
Dagupan Elementary School
Bulakanon High School
Bulakanon Central Elementary School
Luna Norte Elementary School
Makilala Central Elementary School
Ireneo R. Castro Memorial Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Makilala

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Brigada News FM Davao MP3 128 kbps
Yes The Best Valencia MP3 96 kbps
DXAB One Radyo 1296 AM news, talk AAC 463 kbps
Radio Disney Philippines - Davao FM 105.9 pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Makilala

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Datu Paglas Municipal Mini Museum

Libraries in Makilala

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
JLGSAT Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Makilala

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bansalan Public Market
Datu Paglas Public Market
Kapatagan Public Market
Kidapawan Fruit Stand and Pasalubong Center
Kidapawan Mega Market
M'lang Public Market
Magpet Public Market
Magsaysay Public Market
Makilala Public Market
Matti Market Vendors Association
New Rizal Tuesday Market
President Roxas Public Market

Restaurants in Makilala

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

White House

Cafes in Makilala

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sugar n' Spice

Bus Stations in Makilala

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Makilala Integrated Transport Terminal

Gas Stations in Makilala

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fusion
Petron
Seaoil
Seaoil
Shell

Banks in Makilala

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

One Network Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Makilala

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Airports Near Makilala

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco Bangoy International AirportDVOLarge Airport
Allah Valley AirportAAVMedium Airport
Central Mindanao AirportMedium Airport
A O Floirendo AirstripSmall Airport
Dacudao AirportSmall Airport
Datu Paglas AirstripSmall Airport
Digal AirportSmall Airport
Kasilak AirstripSmall Airport
La Filipina AirportSmall Airport
La Libertad AirstripSmall Airport
Lambayong AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Guihing AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Macgum AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Tampakan AirportSmall Airport
Lunga-og AirportSmall Airport
Madaum AirstripSmall Airport
Malalag AirportSmall Airport
Malita AirportSmall Airport
MEPI AerodromeSmall Airport
Mindanao Rainbow Agricultural Development Services AirportSmall Airport
New Sambog AirstripSmall Airport
Philippines Paramotor Training FieldSmall Airport
Sampao AirstripSmall Airport
Searbemco AirstripSmall Airport
T'Boli AirportSmall Airport
TADECO Santo Tomas AirstripSmall Airport
Tagnanan AirstripSmall Airport
Tagum Airport / Pangi (Rico Vista) AirstripSmall Airport
Wao AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Makilala

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bulakanon Holy Family Parish
Bulakanon SDA Church
Santo Niño de Cebu Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
268 m (879 ft)
Area
343.6 km² (132.6 mi²)
Postal Code
9401
Website
makilala.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 Makilala

What is the population of Makilala?

Makilala has a population of 13,829 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 104 people per square mile, spread across 132.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Makilala?

Makilala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.4 inches.

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