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Malitbog, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Malitbog is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,800. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2,800 Population 97/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
112.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Malitbog

Malitbog

Malitbog, officially the Municipality of Malitbog, is a municipality in the province of Southern Leyte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 21,691 people.

People

Population2,800
Density97/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain112.6 in/yr
Sunny Days142/yr
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Population2,800
Population Density97 / sq mi
Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Coordinates10.1602°, 125.0008°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation112.6 inches (2,861 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Malitbog

Malitbog is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 2,800. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 112.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Malitbog has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 112.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days142 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area29.0 sq mi (75.0 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates10.1602°N, 125.0008°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.6"
196% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 15.12"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,456 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 29, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 102 km
Feb 8, 1990 13 km E of Bacong, Philippines M6.8 56 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 64 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 95 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 115 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 57 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 43 km
Jul 3, 2015 23 km NW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 97 km
Jun 15, 1991 21 km WNW of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.1 94 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 144 km
Mar 8, 2019 40 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M6.0 113 km
Aug 26, 1999 39 km N of Santa Monica, Philippines M5.9 113 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 46 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 121 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 141 km
Nov 4, 1996 16 km ENE of Union, Philippines M5.9 142 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 95 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 71 km
Jul 12, 2019 7 km E of Cantilan, Philippines M5.8 147 km
Oct 8, 2000 7 km WNW of Talisay, Philippines M5.7 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 89 km
2021 Rai Category 5 21 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 227 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 138 km
2015 Melor Category 4 272 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 212 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 194 km
2014 Rammasun Category 2 293 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 96 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 190 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 155 km
2006 Xangsane Category 3 264 km
2006 Utor Category 1 138 km
2006 Chanchu Category 1 229 km
2005 Roke Category 1 96 km
2004 Nida Category 5 247 km
2000 Xangsane Category 1 291 km
1998 Faith Category 1 185 km
1995 Zack Category 2 50 km
1995 Sibyl Category 2 194 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 62 km
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cabalían (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 28 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 81 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 112 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 160 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 15.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 10.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 8.3 in
April 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 6.7 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.6 in
November 80°F (26°C) 13.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 15.0 in

Malitbog has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 112.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.1") and April the driest (5.4").

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Schools in Malitbog

19 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Malitbog Central School
Benit Elementary School
Abgao Elementary School
Kauswagan Elementary School
Aurora Elementary School
San Juan Elementary School
Cantamuac Elementary School
Concepcion National High School
Lambonao Elementary School
San Jose Elementary School
Caraatan Elementary School
San Vicente Elementary School
Maningning Elementary School
Sangahon Elementary School
Ilag Elementary School
Concepcion Elementary School
Timba Elementary School
Santo Niño Academy
Tigbawan Elementary School
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Libraries in Malitbog

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Graduate School Library0.0
Learning Commons0.0
Malitbog Municipal Library0.0
Saint Bernard Public Library0.0
Southern Leyte Provincial Library & Information Center0.0
Waroeng Cottage Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Malitbog

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aiding's Store
Bato Public Market
Bontoc Wet Market
Divisoria Wet Market
Dry Market
Dry Market
Fish Market
Liloan Wet Market
Lumber Wood
Maasin City Wet Market
Macrohon Public Market
Malitbog Fish Port
Malitbog Public Market
Malitbog Public Market
Malitbog Public Market
Market Place
Matalom Wet Market
Padre Burgos Public Market
Pangi Sunset Boulevard
Pintuyan Public Market
Sogod Public Market
St. Bernard Public Market
Sta Cruz Market
Talisay Wet Market
ZAF Malitbog

Hotels in Malitbog

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Leyte Dive Resort

Restaurants in Malitbog

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BAHUG-BAHUG RESTAURANT
Casa Florida
Weng's Videoke Reataurant

Cafes in Malitbog

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shoekim Coffee District

Gas Stations in Malitbog

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petron
Petron

Banks in Malitbog

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rural Bank of Malitbog

Airports Near Malitbog

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Surigao AirportSUGMedium Airport
Camotes AirstripSmall Airport
Hilongos AirportSmall Airport
Limasawa AirstripSmall Airport
Maasin AirportSmall Airport
Ubay Community AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Malitbog

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
San Juan Chapel
Santa Cruz BEC Chapel
Santo Niño de Malitbog Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
91 m (299 ft)
Area
75.0 km² (28.9 mi²)
Postal Code
6603
Website
malitbog-sleyte.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 Malitbog

What is the population of Malitbog?

Malitbog has a population of 2,800 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 29.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Malitbog?

Malitbog has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 142 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 112.6 inches.

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