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Location & Surroundings

Maco is a city in Davao Region, Philippines with 87,680 inhabitants, at 11 m elevation. The national capital Manila is about 965 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Francisco Bangoy International Airport, 35 km away.

Overview

Maco is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Davao de Oro — TL bayan ng Pilipinas sa lalawigan ng Davao de Oro.

It is located in Philippines.

Established in 1967-06-17.

The population is about 87,680 (2024).

It covers about 342 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 114 metre.

Also known as: MUL Maco, Davao de Oro

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Area 342 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    7° 21' 43" N, 125° 51' 19" E
  • Elevation DEM: 11 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 87,680
  • Pop. Density 12,354 p/km²
  • Built-up 6.4%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

Sun & Local Time

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Weather in Maco

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maco, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 28.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.

Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
2.9 m/s N (355 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 25.8 2.9 355 80 1,013.8 - / 0.00 81 0.0 n/a
6h 28.0 2.7 8 74 1,010.1 3.42 / 3.42 78 751.6 n/a
12h 23.2 2.2 6 92 1,013.5 0.38 / 3.81 44 169.0 n/a
18h 21.5 2.0 13 94 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.22 35 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 25.5 2.4 355 77 1,013.9 0.00 / 0.00 12 107.0 n/a
30h 27.1 1.3 68 79 1,010.0 2.78 / 2.78 23 754.0 n/a
36h 22.7 2.1 11 94 1,013.9 5.08 / 7.86 100 166.5 n/a
42h 21.2 2.2 14 94 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.15 100 0.0 n/a
Monday 24.1 2.0 358 82 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.00 99 80.5 n/a
54h 28.9 0.8 70 66 1,009.6 0.59 / 0.59 100 793.1 n/a
60h 23.2 1.1 359 91 1,012.9 1.79 / 2.38 100 139.6 n/a
66h 21.9 2.4 9 93 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.27 98 0.0 n/a
Tuesday 25.4 2.5 353 80 1,012.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 102.6 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maco?
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 28.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 752 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Maco today?
Sunrise around 05:24 and sunset around 17:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Maco?
Local time is 18:31. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Maco?
Maco is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Maco?
Population about 87,680.
What is the elevation of Maco?
DEM 11 m.
Where is Maco located?
It is at 7.36194, 125.85528 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maco in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2025-09-27
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