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Muricay, Philippines

Zamboanga Peninsula · Philippines

Muricay is a large city in Zamboanga Peninsula, Philippines with a population of 132,094. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

132,094 Population 419/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
115.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Muricay

Muricay

Pagadian, officially the City of Pagadian, is a component city and the capital of the province of Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. It is the regional center of Zamboanga Peninsula and the second-largest city in the region, after the independent city of Zamboanga. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 206,483 people. The city will be converted into a highly urbanized city by the virtue of Proclamation No. 1247, signed by President Rodrigo Duterte dated November 8, 2021, but shall take effect after the ratification in a plebiscite.

People

Population132,094
Density419/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain115.4 in/yr
Sunny Days141/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population132,094
Population Density419 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates7.8275°, 123.4782°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceZamboanga Peninsula
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation115.4 inches (2,932 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Muricay

Muricay is a large city in Philippines (Zamboanga Peninsula) with a population of 132,094. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 115.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Muricay

Muricay has an average annual temperature of 25.9°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (27.2°C), the coldest is Jan (25°C). Average annual precipitation is 2779 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 21° / 30.1° 158.9
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 20.4° / 31.2° 112.9
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 21.5° / 32.6° 115.1
Apr 27°C / 81°F 21.7° / 33.3° 162.2
May 27.2°C / 81°F 23.4° / 33.6° 231.1
Jun 26.1°C / 79°F 23.1° / 31.8° 370.8
Jul 25.5°C / 78°F 22.7° / 30.7° 294.5
Aug 25.6°C / 78°F 22.7° / 30.7° 229.6
Sep 25.7°C / 78°F 22.6° / 31° 241.1
Oct 25.8°C / 79°F 22.8° / 30.6° 355.1
Nov 26.1°C / 79°F 22.7° / 30.6° 260.9
Dec 25.7°C / 78°F 21.8° / 30.7° 246.9
Muricay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 141 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 115.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average80.3°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days141 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area315.5 sq mi (817.2 km²)
Population Density419/sq mi
Coordinates7.8275°N, 123.4782°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 115.4"
204% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 15.91"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.03"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

325 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 14, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 61 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M7.6 148 km
Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 119 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 124 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 121 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 145 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 121 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 125 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 115 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 44 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 111 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 121 km
May 13, 1994 6 km SW of Balagon, Philippines M5.9 36 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 65 km
Jul 23, 2010 66 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 143 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 108 km
Oct 16, 1993 2 km NE of Malim, Philippines M5.8 40 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 142 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 148 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 142 km
May 9, 2007 15 km WSW of Taguisa, Philippines M5.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 4 253 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 119 km
1994 Owen Category 1 290 km
1993 Nell Category 1 288 km
1986 Marge Category 1 267 km
1984 Ike Category 4 253 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1978 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.0 m 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (162 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 162 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 3.4 in
February 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 81°F (27°C) 4.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 6.6 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 10.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 15.9 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 15.2 in Coldest
August 80°F (27°C) 13.4 in
September 80°F (27°C) 13.9 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.8 in
November 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in

Muricay has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in July to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 115.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (15.9") and February the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Muricay

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Muricay Elementary School
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Museums in Muricay

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Bonifacio Historical Center

Farmers Markets in Muricay

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Agora Public Market / Pagadian City Market
Aurora Public Market
Bonifacio Public Market
Guipos Public Market
Labangan Municipal Public Market
Midsalip Public Market
Public Market Agora 2
Public Market Agora 2
San Miguel Public Market
Sominot Public Market
Tukuran Public Market

Stadiums & Teams in Muricay

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Muricay

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cotabato (Awang) AirportCBOMedium Airport
Labo AirportOZCMedium Airport
Pagadian AirportPAGMedium Airport
Balabagan AirportSmall Airport
Malabang AirportMLPSmall Airport
Malangas AirportSmall Airport
Maria Cristina (Iligan) AirportIGNSmall Airport
Matling Industrial and Commercial Corporation AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Muricay

7 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Baloyboan Health Center
Buenavista Health Center
Health Center
Health Center
health Center
health Center
Health Center Lumbia District

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
187 m (614 ft)
Area
378.8 km² (146.2 mi²)
Founded
1937
Postal Code
7016
Website
pagadian.gov.ph/

Around Muricay

Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data

Schools 41
Hospitals 6
Pharmacies 8
Restaurants 14
Cafes 6
Bars 1
Supermarkets 3
Banks 16
Hotels 9
Parks 1
Police Stations 1
Places of Worship 7

🇵🇭 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 Muricay

What is the population of Muricay?

Muricay has a population of 132,094 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 419 people per square mile, spread across 315.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Muricay?

Muricay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 141 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 115.4 inches.

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