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Location & Surroundings

Mainit is a town in Caraga, Philippines with 5,520 inhabitants, at 42 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alegria, 10 km to the southeast. The national capital Manila is about 750 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Surigao Airport, 26 km away.

Overview

Mainit is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Surigao del Norte — TL bayan ng Pilipinas sa lalawigan ng Surigao del Norte.

It is located in Surigao del Norte, Philippines.

The population is about 29,205 (2024).

It covers about 108 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 50 metre.

Also known as: MUL Mainit, Surigao del Norte

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Surigao del Norte
  • Area 108 square kilometre
  • Type seat of a third-order administrative division (PPLA3)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    9° 32' 6" N, 125° 31' 23" E
  • Elevation DEM: 42 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 5,520
  • Pop. Density 4,883 p/km²
  • Built-up 9.8%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

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Weather in Mainit

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

Now 27.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 748 W/m2.

Temperature
27.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (195 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
64 %
Precip
0.80 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 27.0 1.1 195 78 1,010.3 - / 0.00 64 0.0 n/a
6h 28.3 2.7 251 73 1,007.8 1.40 / 1.40 88 748.4 n/a
12h 25.5 1.2 196 87 1,010.9 2.60 / 4.00 99 216.9 n/a
18h 25.4 1.7 247 87 1,009.7 0.00 / 0.44 100 0.0 n/a
Tomorrow 26.2 0.8 197 83 1,012.0 0.36 / 0.80 82 56.3 n/a
30h 28.4 3.6 259 70 1,009.4 0.00 / 0.73 54 803.0 n/a
36h 25.6 2.4 181 86 1,012.5 1.68 / 2.41 87 217.8 n/a
42h 25.4 0.8 214 83 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.13 70 0.0 n/a
Saturday 26.9 1.8 212 77 1,013.3 0.00 / 0.00 67 89.7 n/a
54h 28.7 3.1 249 67 1,010.5 0.05 / 0.05 5 861.8 n/a
60h 26.5 0.3 224 80 1,013.0 0.00 / 0.03 42 225.6 n/a
66h 25.8 1.5 197 83 1,011.8 0.10 / 0.13 67 0.0 n/a
Sunday 26.6 1.8 221 80 1,013.4 0.03 / 0.16 81 26.2 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mainit?
Now 27.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 28.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 748 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mainit today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Mainit?
Local time is 16:27. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Mainit?
Mainit is a seat of a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Mainit?
Population about 5,520.
What is the elevation of Mainit?
DEM 42 m.
Where is Mainit located?
It is at 9.53500, 125.52306 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mainit in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2017-12-13
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