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Matanao, Philippines

Davao Region · Philippines

Matanao is a small city in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 7,171. Elevation: 138 ft (42 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

7,171 Population 92/sq mi density
138 ft Elevation 42 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
67.2 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Matanao

Matanao

Matanao, officially the Municipality of Matanao, is a municipality in the province of Davao del Sur, Philippines. At the 2024 census it had a population of 62,773 people. It is situated on the island of Mindanao, the second-largest and southernmost major island in the Philippines.

People

Population7,171
Density92/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain67.2 in/yr
Sunny Days214/yr
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Population7,171
Population Density92 / sq mi
Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Coordinates6.6792°, 125.2550°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceDavao Region
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation67.2 inches (1,708 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Matanao

Matanao is a small city in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 7,171. The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet (42 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 67.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Matanao 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 214 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 138 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.9°F
50% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days214 days/yr

Geography

Elevation138 ft (42 m)
Area78.2 sq mi (202.4 km²)
Population Density92/sq mi
Coordinates6.6792°N, 125.2550°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.2"
77% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.32"
Driest Month (Mar) 3.62"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,360 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 132 km
Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 148 km
Apr 28, 2017 31 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.9 132 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 137 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 60 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 139 km
Feb 16, 2013 16 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.1 111 km
May 31, 2019 34 km ESE of Pondaguitan, Philippines M6.1 142 km
Mar 26, 2020 27 km SW of Burias, Philippines M6.1 126 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 20 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 139 km
Mar 8, 2002 28 km SSW of Maguling, Philippines M6.0 141 km
Oct 17, 1996 41 km SE of Caburan, Philippines M6.0 133 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 148 km
Nov 21, 1996 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M5.9 133 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 127 km
Jul 6, 1994 27 km E of Mangili, Philippines M5.9 107 km
Nov 22, 1993 53 km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines M5.9 140 km
Oct 5, 1997 2 km NNW of Sugal, Philippines M5.8 113 km
Aug 5, 2017 Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 144 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.0 m (30 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 MORO GULF Earthquake 9.0 m 8,000 136 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 132 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 81 km
2017 SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.2 m 132 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 97 112 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 139 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 35 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 40 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 117 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 ft) Unknown 143 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
March 81°F (27°C) 3.6 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.5 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.6 in
November 81°F (27°C) 5.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in

Matanao has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 67.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.3") and March the driest (3.6").

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Schools in Matanao

18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Kapoc Elementary School
Cabasagan Elementary School
Matanao National High School
Ceboza Elementary School
Matanao Central Elementary School
Molopolo National High School
Tamlangon Primary School
San Guillermo Elementary School
Buas Elementary School
Holy Cross Academy of Matanao
Maliit Digos Elementary School
Manga Central Elementary School
Langa-an Elementary School
La Union Elementary School
Leoncio S. Peliño Elementary School
Buri Elementary School
Ciriaco Gayud Elementary School
Sulatorio Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Matanao

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Yes The Best Valencia MP3 96 kbps
Radyo Natin Malita AAC 64 kbps

Libraries in Matanao

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Digos City Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Matanao

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Armand "Egoy" Cerdan Alcantara Minimarket
Banate Centro Public Market
Bansalan Public Market
Digos City Public Market
Estrada Public Market
Hagonoy Public Market
Kapatagan Public Market
Magsaysay Public Market
Malalag Public Market
Matti Market Vendors Association
New Santa Cruz Public Market
Padada Public Market
Sulop Public Market
Vegetable Section

Cafes in Matanao

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kopikuys
Yummy Burg's Restaurant

Gas Stations in Matanao

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Exodos Mini Gas Station
Min Gas

Stadiums & Teams in Matanao

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Airports Near Matanao

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco Bangoy International AirportDVOLarge Airport
General Santos International AirportGESLarge Airport
Allah Valley AirportAAVMedium Airport
Central Mindanao AirportMedium Airport
Rajah Buayan Air BaseMedium Airport
A O Floirendo AirstripSmall Airport
Dacudao AirportSmall Airport
Datu Paglas AirstripSmall Airport
Digal AirportSmall Airport
Kasilak AirstripSmall Airport
Kling AirportSmall Airport
Lambayong AirportSmall Airport
Lamitan AirstripSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Guihing AirportSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Tampakan AirportSmall Airport
Madaum AirstripSmall Airport
Malalag AirportSmall Airport
Malita AirportSmall Airport
Pantukan AirstripSmall Airport
Philippines Paramotor Training FieldSmall Airport
Searbemco AirstripSmall Airport
T'Boli AirportSmall Airport
Tagdangua AirstripSmall Airport
Tagnanan AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Matanao

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Maliit Digos Chapel
Pastulan sa Mga Pinatikang Katawhan sa Silangan Ministry Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
27 m (89 ft)
Area
114.3 km² (44.1 mi²)
Founded
1959
Postal Code
8006
Website
hagonoy.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 Matanao

What is the population of Matanao?

Matanao has a population of 7,171 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 92 people per square mile, spread across 78.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Matanao?

Matanao 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 214 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.2 inches.

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