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Malayal, Philippines

Zamboanga Peninsula · Philippines

Malayal is a small town in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines with a population of 2,811. Elevation: 52 ft (16 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,811 Population 2/sq mi density
52 ft Elevation 16 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
66.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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People

Population2,811
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain66.9 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Population2,811
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates7.2080°, 121.9420°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceZamboanga Peninsula
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation66.9 inches (1,698 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Malayal

Malayal is a small town in Philippines (Zamboanga Peninsula) with a population of 2,811. The city sits at an elevation of 52 feet (16 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 66.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Malayal 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 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 52 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 Days215 days/yr

Geography

Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Area1,693.1 sq mi (4,385.2 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates7.2080°N, 121.9420°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.9"
76% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M5.4 on Jan 23, 2025.

Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 66 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines M5.7 109 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 71 km
Oct 13, 1993 64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines M5.5 65 km
Sep 8, 2000 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines M5.5 17 km
Jan 7, 2019 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.5 73 km
Jan 23, 2025 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines M5.4 62 km
Nov 29, 1994 80 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.3 146 km
Feb 28, 1993 74 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.3 118 km
Jun 14, 2020 45 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.1 55 km
Feb 7, 1992 19 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.0 56 km
Jun 15, 2006 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.0 72 km
Dec 18, 1990 33 km NNW of Kalawit, Philippines M4.9 137 km
Mar 3, 2020 18 km W of Siocon, Philippines M4.9 54 km
Aug 25, 2021 21 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M4.8 106 km
Jul 25, 2016 30 km WSW of Siraway, Philippines M4.7 37 km
Jan 9, 2008 36 km WNW of Siocon, Philippines M4.7 66 km
Oct 1, 1997 26 km ENE of Landang Laum, Philippines M4.7 62 km
May 17, 1994 3 km W of Lapuyan, Philippines M4.7 142 km
Sep 6, 1996 83 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M4.7 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 3 241 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 SULU SEA Earthquake 7.0 m 13 135 km
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m - 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 78°F (25°C) 2.1 in Driest
March 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
April 80°F (27°C) 3.2 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.8 in
September 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
October 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in Wettest
November 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
December 78°F (26°C) 3.4 in

Malayal has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 78°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.3") and February the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Malayal

4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lingayon Elementary School - - - -
Lanote Elementary School - - - -
Malayal National High School - - - -
Malayal Community School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Malayal

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Zamboanga - MP3 96 kbps

Libraries in Malayal

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
MNHS Library0.0

Airports Near Malayal

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zamboanga International AirportZAMLarge Airport
Ipil AirportIPESmall Airport
Limo-ok (LARBECO) Airstrip-Small Airport
Siocon AirportXSOSmall Airport
Sirawai Airport-Small Airport
Tumahubong Airstrip-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila

🇵🇭 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 Malayal

What is the population of Malayal?

Malayal has a population of 2,811 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,693.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Malayal?

Malayal 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 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.9 inches.

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