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Mankayan, Philippines

Cordillera · Philippines

Mankayan is a small city in Cordillera, Philippines with a population of 15,886. Elevation: 3,947 ft (1,203 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).

15,886 Population 315/sq mi density
3,947 ft Elevation 1,203 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 21°C
101.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Mankayan

Mankayan

Mankayan, officially the Municipality of Mankayan, is a municipality in the province of Benguet, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 38,647 people.

People

Population15,886
Density315/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (21°C)
Rain101.3 in/yr
Sunny Days175/yr
Elevation3,947 ft (1,203 m)
Population15,886
Population Density315 / sq mi
Elevation3,947 ft (1,203 m)
Coordinates16.8632°, 120.7829°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCordillera
Average Temperature71°F (21°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation101.3 inches (2,573 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Mankayan

Mankayan is a small city in Philippines (Cordillera) with a population of 15,886. The city sits at an elevation of 3,947 feet (1,203 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 101.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Mankayan

Mankayan has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is May (26.5°C), the coldest is Jan (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 3173 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.4°C / 72°F 15.7° / 28.4° 50.5
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 16.5° / 29.2° 29.5
Mar 24.7°C / 77°F 18.6° / 31.8° 45.2
Apr 26.2°C / 79°F 20.6° / 33.2° 65.3
May 26.5°C / 80°F 22° / 33.3° 206.5
Jun 25.8°C / 78°F 22.3° / 31.2° 431.1
Jul 25.4°C / 78°F 21.8° / 30.4° 660.4
Aug 24.7°C / 76°F 21.5° / 29.2° 520.3
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 21.5° / 29.4° 492.5
Oct 25.1°C / 77°F 20.8° / 29.7° 352.5
Nov 24.7°C / 76°F 19.5° / 29.3° 172.3
Dec 23.5°C / 74°F 17.9° / 28.9° 146.7
Mankayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 175 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 101.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,947 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.6°F
31% above Philippines avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days175 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,947 ft (1,203 m)
Area50.4 sq mi (130.5 km²)
Population Density315/sq mi
Coordinates16.8632°N, 120.7829°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.3"
167% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 20.59"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

614 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M5.4 on Jul 15, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 138 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 73 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 46 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 33 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 48 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 63 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 56 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 73 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 30 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 116 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 42 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 54 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 80 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 46 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 44 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 41 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 66 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 54 km
May 2, 1996 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines M5.5 84 km
Feb 6, 2019 1 km NNE of Guiling, Philippines M5.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 273 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 65 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 161 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 20 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 187 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 41 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 181 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 233 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 37 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 236 km
2023 Saola Category 4 225 km
2022 Noru Category 4 174 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 166 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 186 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 236 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 138 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 22 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 96 km
2016 Haima Category 4 136 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 138 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 73 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 61 km
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 185 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 1.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
March 71°F (21°C) 2.5 in
April 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 10.0 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 12.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 13.9 in
August 72°F (22°C) 20.6 in Wettest
September 71°F (22°C) 15.9 in
October 71°F (21°C) 9.8 in
November 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
December 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in

Mankayan has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 67°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 101.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (20.6") and January the driest (1.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Mankayan

Institution Type Founded Website
Benguet State University - Buguias Campus University

Schools in Mankayan

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Mankayan National High School
Dacudac National High School
Sayapot Primary School
Guing-oy Elementary School
Camanpaguey Elementary School
Las-igan Elementary School
Sayapot Elementary School
Bedbed Elementary School
Bedbed National High School
Marivic Elementary School
Mankayan Central School
Lepanto Elementary School
Colalo Elementary School
Paco Elementary School
Lepanto National High School
Payeo Primary School
Cabitin Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Mankayan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Easy Rock Baguio MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Mankayan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bontoc Museum
Ganduyan Museum
Masferré Photographs
National Museum of the Philippines - Kabayan

Libraries in Mankayan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Municipal Library0.0
Provincial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Mankayan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Buguias Public Market
Cervantes Public Market
Mankayan Public Market
Public Market
Public Market Building
Sagada Public Market
Sayangan Public Market
Sayangan Wet Market
Tadian Public Market

Clinics in Mankayan

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bedbed Barangay Health Station

Gas Stations in Mankayan

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PH #1120283604

Airports Near Mankayan

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Loakan AirportBAGMedium Airport
San Fernando AirportSFEMedium Airport
Bagabag AirportSmall Airport
Cordon AirportSmall Airport
Lepanto Mines AirstripSmall Airport
Vigan AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Mankayan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Cross Parish
Saint Joseph Parish
St. Albans Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
1,338 m (4,390 ft)
Area
130.5 km² (50.4 mi²)
Postal Code
2608

🇵🇭 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 Mankayan

What is the population of Mankayan?

Mankayan has a population of 15,886 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 315 people per square mile, spread across 50.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Mankayan?

Mankayan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 175 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.3 inches.

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