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Monkayo, Philippines

Davao Region · Philippines

Monkayo is a mid-size city in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 96,405. Elevation: 200 ft (61 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

96,405 Population 410/sq mi density
200 ft Elevation 61 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
112.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Monkayo

Monkayo

Monkayo, officially the Municipality of Monkayo, is a municipality in the province of Davao de Oro, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 96,405 people, making it the most populous town in the province.

People

Population96,405
Density410/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain112.0 in/yr
Sunny Days144/yr
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Population96,405
Population Density410 / sq mi
Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Coordinates7.8153°, 126.0544°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceDavao Region
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation112.0 inches (2,844 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Monkayo

Monkayo is a mid-size city in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 96,405. The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet (61 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 112.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Monkayo

Monkayo has an average annual temperature of 26.7°C (80°F). The hottest month is Sep (27.4°C), the coldest is Feb (25.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 3331 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.7°C / 78°F 22.9° / 30.1° 469.8
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 21.9° / 29.6° 319.3
Mar 25.8°C / 79°F 22.5° / 30.2° 248.5
Apr 26.5°C / 80°F 22.5° / 31.7° 212.1
May 27.4°C / 81°F 24.1° / 33.2° 213.2
Jun 27.3°C / 81°F 23.9° / 32.4° 260.1
Jul 27°C / 81°F 23.9° / 32.3° 249.6
Aug 27.2°C / 81°F 23.8° / 32.9° 208.2
Sep 27.4°C / 81°F 23.8° / 33° 153.4
Oct 27.2°C / 81°F 23.8° / 32.7° 278.3
Nov 26.7°C / 80°F 23.7° / 32° 293.2
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 23.3° / 31° 425.6
Monkayo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 112.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days144 days/yr

Geography

Elevation200 ft (61 m)
Area235.4 sq mi (609.6 km²)
Population Density410/sq mi
Coordinates7.8153°N, 126.0544°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 112.0"
195% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 17.80"
Driest Month (Aug) 5.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,689 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 117 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 104 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 91 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 87 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 126 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 70 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 74 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 71 km
Jan 2, 2001 51 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M6.4 145 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 147 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 96 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 72 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 115 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 136 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 135 km
Apr 20, 2022 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines M6.0 134 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 8 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 36 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 108 km
Nov 21, 1996 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M5.9 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 235 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 17 km
1995 Zack Category 1 289 km
1994 Owen Category 1 266 km
1993 Nell Category 1 174 km
1990 Mike Category 5 261 km
1986 Marge Category 2 188 km
1984 Ike Category 4 188 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 284 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m - 104 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 129 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 90 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 91 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m - 134 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake - - 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (48 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 48 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 126 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 17.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (25°C) 12.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 10.8 in
April 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 5.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
November 80°F (26°C) 8.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 13.7 in

Monkayo has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 112.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (17.8") and August the driest (5.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Monkayo

Institution Type Founded Website
Agusan Del Sur State University - Trento Annex University - ,
Monkayo College of Arts, Sciences, and Technology College - ,

Schools in Monkayo

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
San Isidro Elementary School - - - -
Depot Ancestral Domain National High School - - - -
Samuag Elementary School - - - -
Matangad Elementary School - - - -
Sugod Elementary School - - - -
Ulip National High School - - - -
Muñoz Elementary School - - - -
Union National High School - - - -
BLISS Elementary School - - - -
Assumption Academy of Monkayo, Inc. - - - -
Ulip Elementary School - - - -
Banlag Elementary School - - - -
Monkayo Central Elementary School - - - -
Inambatan Elementary School - - - -
Monkayo National High School Annex - - - -
Monkayo National High School - - - -
Casa Amazing Grace School - - - -
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Libraries in Monkayo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
New Corella Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Monkayo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Compostela Public Market
Monkayo Public Market
Montevista Public Market
Nabunturan Public Market
New Corella Public Market
OLD Tabu-tabuan
Sayon Public Market

Restaurants in Monkayo

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Basañes Highland Resto
Hugo's Pizza
Katrina's Fried Chicken
Sanitary Restaurant

Cafes in Monkayo

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Jo Bo
TeaGether

Bus Stations in Monkayo

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Monkayo Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Monkayo

6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Evo Fuel
Fusion
Petron
Petron
PH #13306069496
Shell

Banks in Monkayo

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

BDO Network Bank

Shopping Malls in Monkayo

1 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

J&F Mall

Airports Near Monkayo

28 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco Bangoy International AirportDVOLarge Airport
Bislig AirportBPHMedium Airport
A O Floirendo Airstrip-Small Airport
Consuelo Airstrip 1-Small Airport
Dacudao Airport-Small Airport
Kasapa Airstrip-Small Airport
Kasilak Airstrip-Small Airport
La Filipina Airport-Small Airport
La Libertad Airstrip-Small Airport
Lapanday Foods Macgum Airport-Small Airport
Lunga-og Airport-Small Airport
Madaum Airstrip-Small Airport
Mapawa Airstrip-Small Airport
Mawab Airstrip-Small Airport
MEPI Aerodrome-Small Airport
Mindanao Rainbow Agricultural Development Services Airport-Small Airport
Neda Airstrip-Small Airport
New Sambog Airstrip-Small Airport
Pantukan Airstrip-Small Airport
Sampao Airstrip-Small Airport
Searbemco Airstrip-Small Airport
Sumifru Tagbina Airport-Small Airport
TADECO Santo Tomas Airstrip-Small Airport
Tagdangua Airstrip-Small Airport
Tagnanan Airstrip-Small Airport
Tagum Airport / Pangi (Rico Vista) Airstrip-Small Airport
UDEV Airport-Small Airport
Union Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Monkayo

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo
St. Ignatius of Loyola Parish Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
100 m (328 ft)
Area
609.6 km² (235.3 mi²)
Founded
1954
Postal Code
8805
Website
monkayo.gov.ph/

Around Monkayo

Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data

Schools 16
Pharmacies 7
Restaurants 2
Cafes 2
Supermarkets 1
Banks 1
Parks 1

Things to See Near Monkayo

1 places within 15 km

⛰️ Peaks (1)
  • • Mount Olagusan

🇵🇭 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 Monkayo

What is the population of Monkayo?

Monkayo has a population of 96,405 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 410 people per square mile, spread across 235.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Monkayo?

Monkayo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 112.0 inches.

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