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Manicahan, Philippines

Zamboanga Peninsula · Philippines

Manicahan is a small city in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines with a population of 8,337. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

8,337 Population 5/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
65.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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People

Population8,337
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain65.0 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population8,337
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates7.0194°, 122.2011°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceZamboanga Peninsula
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation65.0 inches (1,651 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Manicahan

Manicahan is a small city in Philippines (Zamboanga Peninsula) with a population of 8,337. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Manicahan

Manicahan has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.8°C), the coldest is May (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1358 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.8°C / 82°F 23.6° / 32° 71.7
Feb 28°C / 82°F 23.6° / 32.5° 57.9
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32.7° 71.3
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 24.4° / 33.1° 75.1
May 27.4°C / 81°F 23.6° / 31.2° 90.5
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 24.6° / 32.3° 140.8
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.4° / 32° 156.4
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 24.4° / 32.3° 136.8
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 24.3° / 32.4° 164.2
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 24.1° / 32.3° 207.4
Nov 28.4°C / 83°F 24° / 32.7° 108.7
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 23.9° / 32.6° 76.8
Manicahan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area1,693.1 sq mi (4,385.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates7.0194°N, 122.2011°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"
71% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.37"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.09"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M5.4 on Jan 23, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 120 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 138 km
Jul 11, 2024 106 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M7.1 148 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 124 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 134 km
Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 88 km
Jul 23, 2010 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 146 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 146 km
Feb 23, 1991 44 km WNW of Kalawit, Philippines M5.7 128 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 89 km
Jan 7, 2019 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.5 98 km
Oct 13, 1993 64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines M5.5 100 km
Sep 8, 2000 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines M5.5 22 km
Jan 23, 2025 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines M5.4 76 km
Jul 26, 2010 83 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.4 122 km
Jul 12, 2010 71 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.3 139 km
Feb 28, 1993 74 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.3 146 km
Nov 29, 1994 80 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.3 111 km
Jun 14, 2020 45 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.1 88 km
Feb 7, 1992 19 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.0 82 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 3 251 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 13 116 km
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in Driest
February 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in Coldest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.1 in
April 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in Wettest
November 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 3.3 in

Manicahan has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.4") and January the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Manicahan

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Manicahan National High School
Manicahan Central School
Manicahan Poblacion Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Manicahan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Zamboanga MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Manicahan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BPI Museum Zamboanga
City Museum
National Museum of the Philippines - Zamboanga
Parque de Cencia de Zamboanga
Sebastián Hurtado de Corcuera Museum

Libraries in Manicahan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
DOST Library0.0
Ebenezer Library0.0
Ebenezer Library0.0
MNHS Library0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Manicahan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aderes Flea Market
Canelar Barter Trade
Caputatan Market
Caputatan Market
Divisoria Flea Market
Flea Market
Flea Market
Guiwan Flea Market
LB Wet Market
Tumaga Flea Market
Zamboanga City Public Market
Zamboanga Night Market

Cafes in Manicahan

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Manicahan

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zamboanga International AirportZAMLarge Airport
Limo-ok (LARBECO) AirstripSmall Airport
Siocon AirportXSOSmall Airport
Sirawai AirportSmall Airport
Tumahubong AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Manicahan

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Divisoria Health Center
J.A.R Medical Networkers & Mobile Diagnostic Services
JM Dental
Sta. Maria Health Center
Zamboanga Dialysis Center

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 Manicahan

What is the population of Manicahan?

Manicahan has a population of 8,337 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,693.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Manicahan?

Manicahan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.0 inches.

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