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Makiwalo, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Makiwalo is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 4,614. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

4,614 Population 1/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
127.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Makiwalo

Makiwalo

Mondragon, officially the Municipality of Mondragon, is a municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 43,116 people.

People

Population4,614
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain127.3 in/yr
Sunny Days129/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population4,614
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates12.5101°, 124.7060°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation127.3 inches (3,233 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Makiwalo

Makiwalo is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 4,614. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 127.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Makiwalo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 129 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 127.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days129 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area3,355.5 sq mi (8,690.6 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates12.5101°N, 124.7060°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 127.3"
235% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 18.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,266 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 107 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 50 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 65 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 117 km
Mar 3, 2008 Philippine Islands region M6.9 137 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 142 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 76 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 114 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 119 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 142 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 100 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 78 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 95 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 59 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 95 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 51 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 39 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 122 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 97 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 166 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 160 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 124 km
2022 Noru Category 5 293 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 244 km
2021 Rai Category 4 274 km
2020 Goni Category 5 129 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 32 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 233 km
2020 Molave Category 1 100 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 43 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 121 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 111 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 174 km
2015 Melor Category 4 15 km
2015 Noul Category 4 256 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 291 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 137 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 66 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 54 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 140 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 107 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 78 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 142 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 63 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (76 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 76 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 101 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 111 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 182 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 14.5 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 10.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 7.6 in
April 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 13.6 in
November 79°F (26°C) 17.7 in
December 78°F (26°C) 18.4 in Wettest

Makiwalo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 127.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (18.4") and April the driest (5.1").

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Schools in Makiwalo

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Leonardo M. Amigo High School
Makiwalo Elementary School
Imelda Elementary School
Doña Lucia Elementary School
Hinatad Elementary School
McKinley Elementary School
San Agustin Primary School
Cabangahan Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Makiwalo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Natin Laoang AAC 64 kbps

Libraries in Makiwalo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Samar Archives0.0
UEP Main Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Makiwalo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bobon Public Market
Catarman Wet Market
San Jose Public Market

Airports Near Makiwalo

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Calbayog AirportCYPMedium Airport
Catarman National AirportCRMMedium Airport
Bacon Community AirportSmall Airport
Batag AirportSmall Airport
Catbalogan AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
San Isidro (Dolores Timber) AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Makiwalo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Roche's Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
18 m (59 ft)
Area
288.9 km² (111.5 mi²)
Postal Code
6417

🇵🇭 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 Makiwalo

What is the population of Makiwalo?

Makiwalo has a population of 4,614 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 3,355.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Makiwalo?

Makiwalo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 129 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 127.3 inches.

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