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Mapanas, Philippines

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3,574 Population 79/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
Mapanas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 124 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 137.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days124 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area45.5 sq mi (117.8 km²)
Population Density79/sq mi
Coordinates12.4750°N, 125.2562°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 137.4"
262% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 20.83"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,427 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.2. Most recent: M4.9 on Aug 20, 2025.

Apr 21, 1995 10 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M7.2 58 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 17 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 19 km
Mar 3, 2008 Philippine Islands region M6.9 106 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 68 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 18 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 70 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 86 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 136 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 83 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 80 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 132 km
Apr 4, 2023 124 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.2 143 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 137 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 43 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 105 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 18 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 73 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 53 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 155 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 175 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 89 km
2021 Rai Category 5 276 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 199 km
2020 Goni Category 5 139 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 236 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 31 km
2020 Molave Category 1 114 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 48 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 126 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 115 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 163 km
2015 Melor Category 4 15 km
2015 Noul Category 3 227 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 276 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 87 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 64 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 40 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 171 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 80 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 58 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 132 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 86 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 65 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 97 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (132 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 132 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 134 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 155 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) 16.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 11.8 in
March 77°F (25°C) 8.9 in
April 79°F (26°C) 6.2 in Driest
May 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.6 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 13.8 in
November 78°F (26°C) 19.8 in
December 77°F (25°C) 20.8 in Wettest

Mapanas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 137.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (20.8") and April the driest (6.2").

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