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Malabang, Philippines

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao · Philippines

Malabang is a small town in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 4,354. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,354 Population 57/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
129.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Malabang

Malabang

Malabang, officially the Municipality of Malabang, is a municipality in the province of Lanao del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 49,088 people. The town is one of the two former capitals of the Sultanate of Maguindanao from 1515 until the Spanish conquered the land in 1888.

People

Population4,354
Density57/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain129.6 in/yr
Sunny Days130/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population4,354
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates7.5903°, 124.0703°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation129.6 inches (3,291 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Malabang

Malabang is a small town in Philippines (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) with a population of 4,354. 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 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 129.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Malabang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 79°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 129.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

79°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average79°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days130 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area76.5 sq mi (198.1 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates7.5903°N, 124.0703°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 129.6"
241% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 18.19"
Driest Month (Feb) 4.25"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

434 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 138 km
Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 127 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 121 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 101 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 149 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 122 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 84 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 72 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 146 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 72 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 89 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 87 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 106 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 82 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 111 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 70 km
Jul 23, 2010 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 136 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 82 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 45 km
Sep 18, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines M5.7 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 4 279 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 123 km
1993 Nell Category 1 283 km
1986 Marge Category 1 266 km
1984 Ike Category 4 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 8,000 144 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake - 97 100 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake - - 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (148 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 148 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 175 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 79°F (26°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in
April 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 13.2 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 14.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 18.2 in Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 16.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 15.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 14.1 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in

Malabang has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 129.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (18.2") and February the driest (4.3").

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Schools in Malabang

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
FAP Academy of the Philippines - - - -
OLPS - - - -
Lanao Educational Institute - - - -
Jose Abad Santos Central Elementary School - - - -
Malabang Central Pilot Elementary School - - - -
Cabasaran Primary School - - - -
Lalabuan Elementary School - - - -
Mananayo National High School - - - -
Calimodan Village Elementary School - - - -
Malabang National High School - - - -
Hadja Maimona M. Balindong National High School - - - -
Ocsio Memorial Elementary School - - - -
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Farmers Markets in Malabang

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Ganassi Public Market
Padian
Parang Public Market

Restaurants in Malabang

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bahay Kainan
EBIE'S Foodtrip
Gandingan
Gandingan 2

Cafes in Malabang

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Shantal
coffee station

Gas Stations in Malabang

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

PH #1174894295

Airports Near Malabang

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cotabato (Awang) AirportCBOMedium Airport
Labo AirportOZCMedium Airport
Pagadian AirportPAGMedium Airport
Balabagan Airport-Small Airport
Lambayong Airport-Small Airport
Malabang AirportMLPSmall Airport
Maria Cristina (Iligan) AirportIGNSmall Airport
Matling Industrial and Commercial Corporation Airstrip-Small Airport
Talayan Airport-Small Airport
Wao Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Malabang

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Roque Church
Tubok Mosque
Word of Salvation Movement Center (Assembly of God)
Word of Salvation Movement Center (Assembly of God)
WSMC

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
61 m (200 ft)
Area
198.1 km² (76.5 mi²)
Founded
1907
Postal Code
9300
Website
malabang-lds.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 Malabang

What is the population of Malabang?

Malabang has a population of 4,354 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 76.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Malabang?

Malabang has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 130 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 129.6 inches.

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