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Paatan, Philippines

Soccsksargen · Philippines

Paatan is a small town in Soccsksargen, Philippines with a population of 4,526. Elevation: 177 ft (54 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,526 Population 25/sq mi density
177 ft Elevation 54 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
78.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Paatan

Paatan

Matalam, officially the Municipality of Matalam, is a municipality in the province of Cotabato, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 81,610 people.

People

Population4,526
Density25/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain78.4 in/yr
Sunny Days194/yr
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Population4,526
Population Density25 / sq mi
Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Coordinates7.1197°, 124.9239°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceSoccsksargen
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation78.4 inches (1,991 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Paatan

Paatan is a small town in Philippines (Soccsksargen) with a population of 4,526. The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet (54 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 78.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Paatan 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 194 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 177 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.4°F
51% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days194 days/yr

Geography

Elevation177 ft (54 m)
Area178.0 sq mi (461.0 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates7.1197°N, 124.9239°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.4"
106% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 3.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

731 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 12, 2025.

Mar 5, 2002 Mindanao, Philippines M7.5 142 km
May 26, 2003 34 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.9 140 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 121 km
Oct 29, 1992 3 km NNW of Gadung, Philippines M6.2 106 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 44 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 143 km
May 31, 2010 11 km SW of Rimpeso, Philippines M6.0 101 km
May 10, 2018 29 km WNW of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 131 km
May 26, 2003 15 km W of Gadung, Philippines M5.9 120 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 132 km
Aug 5, 2017 Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 124 km
Sep 3, 2012 19 km WNW of Bantogon, Philippines M5.8 129 km
Jul 23, 2010 29 km W of Litayan, Philippines M5.8 130 km
Aug 13, 2022 Moro Gulf, Mindanao, Philippines M5.8 127 km
May 16, 2004 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.8 148 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 63 km
Jun 14, 2021 5 km NW of Don Carlos, Philippines M5.7 66 km
Sep 3, 2012 5 km W of NIA Valencia, Philippines M5.7 88 km
Sep 23, 2017 3 km E of Malinao, Philippines M5.7 53 km
Sep 18, 2009 3 km NE of San Miguel, Philippines M5.7 71 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 5 120 km
1993 Nell Category 1 290 km
1986 Marge Category 1 292 km
1984 Ike Category 4 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

5 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 8,000 130 km
2002 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 3.0 m 15 142 km
1917 CELEBES SEA Earthquake 1.5 m 7 125 km
1928 CELEBES SEA Earthquake - 97 88 km
1923 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake - - 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apo (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 41 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 85 km
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 127 km
Balut Stratovolcano 862 m (2,828 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) 4.0 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Driest
March 82°F (28°C) 3.9 in
April 83°F (28°C) 4.9 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 8.5 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
November 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
December 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in

Paatan has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 80°F in January to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 78.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and February the driest (3.9").

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Schools in Paatan

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Marbel National High School - - - -
Marbel Elementary School - - - -
Condrado B. Biscarra Elementary School - - - -
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Libraries in Paatan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
JLGSAT Library0.0
USM CVM Library0.0
USM Library and Resource Center0.0

Farmers Markets in Paatan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Datu Montawal Public Market
Kabacan Public Market
Kidapawan Fruit Stand and Pasalubong Center
Kidapawan Mega Market
M'lang Public Market
Magpet Public Market
Makilala Public Market
New Rizal Tuesday Market
Pamilihang Bayan ng Antipas
Pikit Public Market
President Roxas Public Market

Airports Near Paatan

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco Bangoy International AirportDVOLarge Airport
Central Mindanao Airport-Medium Airport
Cotabato (Awang) AirportCBOMedium Airport
A O Floirendo Airstrip-Small Airport
Dacudao Airport-Small Airport
Datu Paglas Airstrip-Small Airport
Digal Airport-Small Airport
Kasilak Airstrip-Small Airport
La Libertad Airstrip-Small Airport
Lambayong Airport-Small Airport
Lapanday Foods Guihing Airport-Small Airport
Lapanday Foods Tampakan Airport-Small Airport
Malalag Airport-Small Airport
Malita Airport-Small Airport
Maramag AirportXMASmall Airport
MEPI Aerodrome-Small Airport
Mindanao Rainbow Agricultural Development Services Airport-Small Airport
Sampao Airstrip-Small Airport
Searbemco Airstrip-Small Airport
TADECO Santo Tomas Airstrip-Small Airport
Talayan Airport-Small Airport
Wao Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Paatan

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Place Church-Marbel

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Area
476.0 km² (183.7 mi²)
Postal Code
9406
Website
matalam-cotabatoprov.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 Paatan

What is the population of Paatan?

Paatan has a population of 4,526 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 25 people per square mile, spread across 178.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Paatan?

Paatan 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 194 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 78.4 inches.

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