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Maya, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Maya is a small city in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 7,572. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

7,572 Population 213/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
74.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Maya

Maya

Daanbantayan, officially the Municipality of Daanbantayan, is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 95,080 people.

People

Population7,572
Density213/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain74.0 in/yr
Sunny Days202/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population7,572
Population Density213 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates11.2744°, 124.0553°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation74.0 inches (1,880 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Maya

Maya is a small city in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 7,572. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Maya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 202 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average82.4°F
53% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days202 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area35.6 sq mi (92.3 km²)
Population Density213/sq mi
Coordinates11.2744°N, 124.0553°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.0"
95% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.33"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

428 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 65 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 136 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 99 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 117 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 111 km
Jul 10, 2017 5 km NW of San Pedro, Philippines M5.8 86 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 101 km
May 3, 2024 27 km SSW of Balangiga, Philippines M5.7 147 km
May 17, 1993 5 km SW of Pastrana, Philippines M5.7 88 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 126 km
Oct 24, 1993 16 km SW of Cabay, Philippines M5.6 146 km
May 23, 2003 5 km ENE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.6 70 km
May 8, 2000 11 km NNE of Talisayan, Philippines M5.6 78 km
May 8, 2000 10 km S of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 82 km
Feb 11, 1998 6 km S of Sogod, Philippines M5.5 146 km
Mar 17, 2004 8 km WNW of Canhandugan, Philippines M5.5 72 km
Aug 15, 1999 23 km ESE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 64 km
May 2, 2003 14 km NE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 80 km
May 23, 2003 10 km NNE of Limbuhan, Philippines M5.4 77 km
Mar 27, 2004 3 km SSW of Butazon, Philippines M5.4 43 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 42 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 272 km
2021 Rai Category 5 132 km
2020 Goni Category 5 252 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 124 km
2020 Molave Category 1 236 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 192 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 37 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 248 km
2015 Melor Category 4 159 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 202 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 204 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 89 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 40 km
2012 Bopha Category 3 266 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 54 km
2006 Durian Category 4 236 km
2006 Xangsane Category 4 190 km
2006 Utor Category 3 40 km
2006 Chanchu Category 2 139 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2022 ABUYOG, LEYTE Meteorological 12.0 m 170 124 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

8 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (59 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 59 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 101 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 106 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 112 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 139 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 166 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 168 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in
March 82°F (28°C) 2.5 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 2.7 in
May 85°F (29°C) 4.9 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 7.7 in
July 84°F (29°C) 8.2 in
August 84°F (29°C) 7.1 in
September 83°F (28°C) 8.2 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in Wettest
November 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in
December 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in

Maya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Maya

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Tagasa Primary School - - - -
Purgason Primary School - - - -
Maya National High School - - - -
St. Isidore Labrador Child Development Center, Inc. - - - -
Maya Elementary School - - - -
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Museums in Maya

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
City of Bogo Museum

Libraries in Maya

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
City of Bogo Museum0.0

Farmers Markets in Maya

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bogo Public Market
Daanbantayan Public Market
Kawit Public Market
Medellin Public Market
San Remigio Public Market

Hotels in Maya

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

D&N Lodge
Kekoy Lodge

Restaurants in Maya

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe 5R resto
Sugbo Maya

Bus Stations in Maya

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Maya Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Maya

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Petron

Airports Near Maya

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Bantayan Airport-Small Airport
Biliran Airport-Small Airport
Camotes Airstrip-Small Airport
Isabel PASAR Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
11 m (36 ft)
Area
92.3 km² (35.6 mi²)
Founded
1886
Postal Code
6013

🇵🇭 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 Maya

What is the population of Maya?

Maya has a population of 7,572 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 213 people per square mile, spread across 35.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Maya?

Maya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.0 inches.

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