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Malaiba, Philippines
Central Visayas · Philippines
Malaiba is a small city in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 6,888. Elevation: 535 ft (163 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Malaiba
San Jose de Buenavista, officially the Municipality of San Jose de Buenavista is the capital and largest municipality of the province of Antique, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 69,522 people, with its residents being proudly known as San Josenhon. Situated on the southwest coast of Panay Island, it serves as the province's primary administrative, commercial, and financial heart. The municipality covers a land area of 48.56 square kilometres, constituting 1.78% of the total area of Antique. The current mayor is Paul Joseph Nicopior Untaran, the son of the late Mayor Elmer Untaran.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,888 |
| Population Density | 22 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.3333°, 123.3167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Central Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 86.3 inches (2,193 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Malaiba
Malaiba is a small city in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 6,888. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet (163 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 86.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 179 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 313.3 sq mi (811.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.3333°N, 123.3167°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2012 | TANON STRAIT | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 51 | 39 km |
| 1948 | SULU SEA | Earthquake | — | 74 | 126 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Kanlaon (22 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 22 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 36 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 50 km |
| Cuernos de Negros | Complex | 1,862 m (6,109 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 182 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 188 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 9.5 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in |
Malaiba has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 86.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (10.9") and February the driest (2.7").
Radio Stations near Malaiba
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Love Radio Bacolod | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radyo Natin Pinamungajan | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| DXBH Hope Radio 103.7Mhz | gospel | AAC 64 kbps | |
| Radyo Natin Argao | — | AAC 64 kbps | |
| STARR Radio Tayasan | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Star FM Bacolod | — | MP3 | |
| Radyo Natin Madridejos | cebu, filipino | AAC 64 kbps |
Libraries in Malaiba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Carlos Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Malaiba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aloguinsan Public Market | |||||
| Bagawines Public Market | |||||
| Barili Public Market | |||||
| Bunga Public Market | |||||
| Canlaon City Public Market (Oval) | |||||
| Codcod Market Place | |||||
| Don Salvador Benedicto Public Market | |||||
| Guihulngan Mega Market | |||||
| Hope Public Market | |||||
| J&MC Market | |||||
| Jose Valmayor Jr. Public Market | |||||
| Lopez Jaena Public Market | |||||
| Masulog Public Market | |||||
| Midtown Public Market | |||||
| Moises Padilla Public Market | |||||
| Uptown Market | |||||
| Uptown Public Market | |||||
| Vallehermoso Public Market |
Airports Near Malaiba
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bacolod-Silay International Airport | BCD | Large Airport |
| Mactan Cebu International Airport | CEB | Large Airport |
| Alvarez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guimaras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Inampologan Island Private Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Refugio Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tambo Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
18 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Malaiba?
Malaiba has a population of 6,888 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 313.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Malaiba?
Malaiba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 179 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 86.3 inches.