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Mambajao, Philippines

Northern Mindanao · Philippines

Mambajao is a small city in Northern Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 10,058. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

10,058 Population 293/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
96.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Mambajao

Mambajao

Mambajao, officially the Municipality of Mambajao, is a municipality and capital of the province of Camiguin, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 41,094 people making it the most populous town in the province.

People

Population10,058
Density293/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain96.3 in/yr
Sunny Days161/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population10,058
Population Density293 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates9.2504°, 124.7156°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceNorthern Mindanao
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation96.3 inches (2,447 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mambajao

Mambajao is a small city in Philippines (Northern Mindanao) with a population of 10,058. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 96.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Mambajao

Mambajao has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.8°C), the coldest is Feb (26.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2828 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.2°C / 81°F 25.8° / 28.7° 353.0
Feb 26.9°C / 80°F 25.6° / 28.4° 265.6
Mar 27.3°C / 81°F 25.9° / 29° 167.6
Apr 27.9°C / 82°F 26.2° / 29.6° 154.0
May 28.7°C / 84°F 26.8° / 30.3° 165.8
Jun 28.7°C / 84°F 26.7° / 30.3° 196.9
Jul 28.6°C / 84°F 26.8° / 30.2° 210.2
Aug 28.6°C / 84°F 26.9° / 30.1° 183.0
Sep 28.8°C / 84°F 26.8° / 30.1° 150.5
Oct 28.7°C / 84°F 26.9° / 30.2° 279.1
Nov 28.6°C / 83°F 27° / 29.9° 264.7
Dec 28°C / 82°F 26.6° / 29.6° 437.7
Mambajao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 96.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days161 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area34.4 sq mi (89.0 km²)
Population Density293/sq mi
Coordinates9.2504°N, 124.7156°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 96.3"
154% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 12.13"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

657 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 96 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 54 km
Feb 10, 2017 11 km N of Mabua, Philippines M6.5 109 km
Oct 6, 1997 18 km E of Talisay, Philippines M6.5 131 km
Sep 28, 1996 22 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M6.3 113 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 85 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 58 km
Jul 5, 1994 11 km NE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.9 147 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 98 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 113 km
Jul 12, 2019 7 km E of Cantilan, Philippines M5.8 146 km
Mar 16, 2012 9 km NNE of Dinagat, Philippines M5.8 133 km
Mar 5, 2017 4 km N of Surigao, Philippines M5.7 107 km
Jan 22, 2025 3 km NNW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.7 105 km
May 10, 2018 19 km SSE of Tubajon, Philippines M5.7 144 km
Oct 8, 2000 7 km WNW of Talisay, Philippines M5.7 114 km
Jun 7, 1999 1 km ESE of Aurora, Philippines M5.7 145 km
May 6, 1991 8 km ENE of Hinundayan, Philippines M5.7 142 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 194 km
2021 Rai Category 5 93 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 240 km
2014 Hagupit Category 3 295 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 195 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 91 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 261 km
2006 Utor Category 1 239 km
2005 Roke Category 1 195 km
1998 Faith Category 1 291 km
1995 Zack Category 2 151 km
1995 Sibyl Category 1 298 km
1994 Axel Category 3 194 km
1994 Owen Category 1 118 km
1993 Nell Category 1 86 km
1990 Mike Category 4 129 km
1988 Skip Category 4 226 km
1987 Phyllis Category 3 285 km
1986 Marge Category 1 72 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.1 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 2.1 m 6 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 7 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 128 km
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 170 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 182 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 11.3 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 6.5 in
March 77°F (25°C) 6.2 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 8.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 9.6 in
November 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in
December 76°F (25°C) 12.1 in Wettest

Mambajao has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 96.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (12.1") and April the driest (3.5").

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Colleges & Universities in Mambajao

Institution Type Founded Website
Fatima College of Camiguin College

Schools in Mambajao

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mambajao Central School
Mambajao National High School
Baylao Elementary School
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Farmers Markets in Mambajao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bagsakan
Balingoan Market
Catarman Public Market
Guinsiliban Public Market
Mahinog Public Market
Mambajao Public Market
Sagay Public Market
Tupsan Public Market
Yumbing Public Market

Hotels in Mambajao

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amaya
Cabuaan Beach Resort
GV Hotel Camigun
Mabini Hotel
Rodan's Beach Cottages
The View Camiguin
Vjandep
Yvonne Cottage & Mini Golf

Restaurants in Mambajao

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Boochee
Heat Run
La Dolce Vita
Orange Pie Restaurant
Pedro's
Samuel

Cafes in Mambajao

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tres Marias Cafe + Bar

Bus Stations in Mambajao

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Transport Terminal

Gas Stations in Mambajao

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
Caltex
Shell

Banks in Mambajao

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BanKo
EastWest Rural Bank
Landbank
PNB

Airports Near Mambajao

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Laguindingan International AirportCGYLarge Airport
Camiguin AirportCGMMedium Airport
Danao Ultralight AirportSmall Airport
Limasawa AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mambajao

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
IFI Parish of the Good Shepherd
Lokal ng Mambajao, Iglesia ni Cristo
Our Lady of Fatima Chapel
San Nicolas de Tolentino

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
50 m (164 ft)
Area
89.0 km² (34.4 mi²)
Founded
1855
Postal Code
9100
Website
mambajao-cam.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 Mambajao

What is the population of Mambajao?

Mambajao has a population of 10,058 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 293 people per square mile, spread across 34.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mambajao?

Mambajao has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 96.3 inches.

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