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Motiong, Philippines

Eastern Visayas · Philippines

Motiong is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,507. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,507 Population 37/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
119.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Motiong

Motiong

Motiong, officially the Municipality of Motiong, is a municipality in the province of Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 15,887 people.

People

Population2,507
Density37/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain119.3 in/yr
Sunny Days131/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population2,507
Population Density37 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates11.7800°, 124.9997°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceEastern Visayas
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation119.3 inches (3,031 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Motiong

Motiong is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 2,507. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 119.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Motiong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 131 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 119.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Philippines avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days131 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area67.3 sq mi (174.4 km²)
Population Density37/sq mi
Coordinates11.7800°N, 124.9997°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.3"
214% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 15.98"
Driest Month (Apr) 6.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,450 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 70 km
Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 94 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 100 km
Apr 21, 1995 19 km E of Dolores, Philippines M6.9 76 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 80 km
Apr 21, 1995 14 km ESE of Can-Avid, Philippines M6.8 64 km
Apr 21, 1995 47 km E of Dapdap, Philippines M6.8 104 km
Jul 6, 2017 2 km S of Lim-oo, Philippines M6.5 83 km
Apr 23, 2019 17 km ESE of Tutubigan, Philippines M6.4 22 km
Oct 2, 1996 3 km ENE of San Julian, Philippines M6.4 53 km
May 8, 1995 40 km ENE of Hernani, Philippines M6.4 111 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 109 km
Apr 29, 1995 57 km E of Sulat, Philippines M6.1 107 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 99 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 137 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 115 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 136 km
Apr 21, 1995 23 km ESE of Dolores, Philippines M6.0 78 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 114 km
May 24, 1995 23 km ENE of San Policarpo, Philippines M5.9 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 237 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 100 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 171 km
2021 Rai Category 5 198 km
2021 Surigae Category 5 275 km
2020 Goni Category 5 214 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 48 km
2020 Molave Category 1 181 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 126 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 44 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 192 km
2016 Sarika Category 1 245 km
2015 Melor Category 4 94 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 88 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 13 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 114 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 89 km
2010 Conson Category 1 280 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 30 km
2007 Mitag Category 2 297 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

7 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 170 119 km
1975 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 3.0 m 1 137 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m - 70 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m - 109 km
1995 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m - 104 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake - - 136 km
1897 SAMAR ISLAND Earthquake - - 112 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (58 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 58 km
Mahagnao Stratovolcano 860 m (2,822 ft) Unknown 101 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 150 km
Cabalían Stratovolcano 912 m (2,992 ft) 1820 168 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 12.6 in Coldest
February 74°F (24°C) 9.1 in
March 76°F (24°C) 6.6 in
April 78°F (25°C) 6.2 in Driest
May 80°F (26°C) 7.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 9.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 11.5 in
November 77°F (25°C) 15.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 16.0 in Wettest

Motiong has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 119.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (16.0") and April the driest (6.2").

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Schools in Motiong

16 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Candayao Primary School - - - -
Motiong Central School - - - -
Motiong National High School - - - -
Oyandik Elementary School - - - -
Bayog Elementary School - - - -
Maypange Elementary School - - - -
New Minarog Elementary School - - - -
Camarubo-an Elementary School - - - -
Malino Elementary School - - - -
Malino National High School - - - -
Lulugayan Elementary School - - - -
Victory Elementary School - - - -
Cantongtong Elementary School - - - -
Calantawan Elementary School - - - -
Caluyahan Elementary School - - - -
Mararangsi Elementary School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Motiong

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
KJM 94.3 FM - AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Motiong

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
De Leon - Bolastig Mausuleum

Libraries in Motiong

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Library0.0
Samar Provincial Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Motiong

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agriciultural Foods Seasoning and Ingredients
Bagacay Public Market
Calbiga Market
Catbalogan Pier 1 Fish Market
Fish Section
Gandara Public Market
Meat Section
Mercedes Public Market
Paranas Marketplace
Public market
San Jorge Public Market
Talalora Public Market
Tizon Wet Market
Zummaraga Fish Landing

Airports Near Motiong

10 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Calbayog AirportCYPMedium Airport
Catarman National AirportCRMMedium Airport
Daniel Z. Romualdez AirportTACMedium Airport
Ormoc AirportOMCMedium Airport
Biliran Airport-Small Airport
Borongan AirportBPASmall Airport
Catbalogan Airport-Small Airport
Guiuan Airport-Small Airport
San Antonio Airport-Small Airport
San Isidro (Dolores Timber) Airport-Small Airport

Post Offices in Motiong

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Motiong Post Office

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
47 m (154 ft)
Area
174.4 km² (67.3 mi²)
Founded
1948
Postal Code
6702

🇵🇭 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 Motiong

What is the population of Motiong?

Motiong has a population of 2,507 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 37 people per square mile, spread across 67.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Motiong?

Motiong has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 131 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.3 inches.

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