Location & Surroundings

Matalam is a town in Soccsksargen, Philippines with 9,783 inhabitants, at 42 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kabacan, 8 km to the west. The national capital Manila is about 940 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Maramag, 76 km away.

Also known as: Bayan ng Matalam · Matalan · Banwa sang Matalam · Lungsod sa Matalam

Overview

Matalam is municipality of the Philippines in the province of Cotabato — TL bayan ng Pilipinas sa lalawigan ng Cotabato.

It is located in Cotabato, Philippines.

The population is about 81,610 (2024).

It covers about 476 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 42 metre.

Also known as: MUL Matalam, Cotabato

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Basic Data

  • Country Philippines
  • Located in Cotabato
  • Area 476 square kilometre
  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    7° 5' 11" N, 124° 54' 2" E
  • Elevation DEM: 42 m
  • Timezone Asia/Manila
  • Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 9,783
  • Pop. Density 2,034 p/km²
  • Built-up 14.5%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Peso (PHP)
  • Phone Prefix +63

Sun & Local Time

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Alternate Names

tl
Bayan ng Matalam
Matalan
Banwa sang Matalam
ceb
Lungsod sa Matalam

Weather in Matalam

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

Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 32.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 806 W/m2.

Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 22.9 1.4 59 88 1,011.4 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 27.3 0.5 89 73 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.00 27 99.7 n/a
12h 32.6 1.8 123 53 1,009.5 0.11 / 0.11 89 806.3 n/a
18h 24.9 1.9 71 84 1,012.9 0.67 / 0.78 29 161.5 n/a
Tomorrow 23.4 1.2 67 86 1,011.4 0.00 / 0.00 34 0.0 n/a
30h 27.5 0.5 132 73 1,014.5 0.02 / 0.02 48 92.4 n/a
36h 29.4 2.4 147 72 1,010.0 1.33 / 1.36 90 604.3 n/a
42h 24.3 1.4 81 91 1,013.4 2.79 / 4.15 100 113.6 n/a
Friday 23.1 1.1 69 92 1,011.5 0.00 / 0.00 25 0.0 n/a
54h 27.0 0.2 257 78 1,014.0 0.02 / 0.02 6 96.7 n/a
60h 30.8 1.9 112 66 1,009.1 4.09 / 4.11 87 752.0 n/a
66h 24.6 1.1 69 89 1,012.1 0.03 / 4.14 97 110.1 n/a
Saturday 23.2 0.9 70 91 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.07 42 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matalam?
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 32.6 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 806 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 Matalam today?
Sunrise around 05:28 and sunset around 17:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Matalam?
Local time is 11:43. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Matalam?
Matalam is a populated place.
How many people live in Matalam?
Population about 9,783.
What is the elevation of Matalam?
DEM 42 m.
Where is Matalam located?
It is at 7.08639, 124.90056 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matalam in?
It is in Philippines.

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Last updated 2022-02-17
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