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Philippines · Zamboanga Peninsula

Muricay: how to get there and around

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Muricay is a city of 132,094 people in Philippines (Zamboanga Peninsula), 3 m (10 ft) above sea level. The nearest large airport is Pagadian Airport (PAG), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre.

Key facts

Population132,094
Elevation3 m (10 ft)
Time zoneAsia/Manila (UTC+8 now)
CurrencyPeso (PHP)
Dialling code+63
Driving sideRight
Plug typesEuro, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15
Coordinates7.828, 123.478
Muricay

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Daylight in Muricay runs from about 11 h 42 min a day in late December to 12 h 37 min in late June (computed for 7.83° latitude), which matters more than the forecast when a day is built around one flight or one crossing.

Getting there

Muricay is served by 3 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Pagadian Airport (PAG), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 6,574 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Labo Airport (OZC, 56 km), Dipolog Airport (DPL, 87 km).

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Common questions

Which airport serves Muricay?

Pagadian Airport (PAG), 2 km (1 mi) from the centre, plus 2 other airports with scheduled flights within 100 km.

How big is Muricay?

About 132,094 people live in Muricay (GeoNames).

What time zone is Muricay in?

Asia/Manila, currently UTC+8.

What currency is used in Muricay?

The Peso (PHP). Traffic drives on the right.

Which cities are near Muricay?

Davao (250 km), Budta (127 km), Malingao (133 km), Zamboanga (185 km), Cebu City (280 km).

Where these facts come from

  • GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.