Malapag, Philippines
Soccsksargen · Philippines
Malapag is a mid-size city in Soccsksargen, Philippines with a population of 77,945. Elevation: 82 ft (25 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Malapag
Kabacan officially the Municipality of Kabacan, is a municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 77,945 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 77,945 |
| Population Density | 451 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Coordinates | 7.1333°, 124.8167° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Soccsksargen |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.7 inches (2,023 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Malapag
Malapag is a mid-size city in Philippines (Soccsksargen) with a population of 77,945. The city sits at an elevation of 82 feet (25 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Malapag
Malapag 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.0°F |
| 52% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 173.0 sq mi (448.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 451/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 7.1333°N, 124.8167°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 123 km |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 138 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 128 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | - | 97 | 79 km |
| 1923 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 89 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 139 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 8.9 in | |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 5.1 in |
Malapag has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 81°F in February to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 79.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.2") and January the driest (4.0").
Schools in Malapag
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Datu Mantawil Memorial Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Aringay National High School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Malapag
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JLGSAT Library | 0.0 | |||||
| USM CVM Library | 0.0 | |||||
| USM Library and Resource Center | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Malapag
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aleosan Public Market | |||||
| Datu Montawal Public Market | |||||
| Kabacan Public Market | |||||
| M'lang Public Market | |||||
| New Rizal Tuesday Market | |||||
| Pamilihang Bayan ng Antipas | |||||
| Pikit Public Market | |||||
| President Roxas Public Market | |||||
| Sitio Kitub Market |
Airports Near Malapag
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Central Mindanao Airport | - | Medium Airport |
| Cotabato (Awang) Airport | CBO | Medium Airport |
| Balabagan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dacudao Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Datu Paglas Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Digal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lambayong Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Guihing Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Tampakan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malalag Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Maramag Airport | XMA | Small Airport |
| Matling Industrial and Commercial Corporation Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Talayan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Wao Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Malapag?
Malapag has a population of 77,945 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 451 people per square mile, spread across 173.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Malapag?
Malapag has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 79.7 inches.
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