What is a Political Map?

A POLITICAL MAP is a map that shows

the government borders for countries,
states, or provinces, as well as location
of capitals and major cities.
Climate
The climate of Malabon is classified as Type 1 under Corona's classification
used by Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services
Administration (PAGASA), where in it is characterized by two pronounced
seasons; rainy season from May to October and dry season from January to
April.

Temperature and Humidity

Malabon has a hot, humid weather all year round with average relative
humidity of 81%, although, it is a generally cooler between the months of
November and February. The hottest month is May, when the temperature
averages 28⁰C. The rainy season is between June and October, although
some precipitation is possible all throughout the year.
Rainfall
The average annual rainfall is approximately 2,000 mm. with a peak of at
least 400 mm. in August and a low of 4 mm. in March.

Climate Change Projection and Impacts

The climate of Malabon falls under the Modified Corona’s Classification of
Philippine Climates. This is characterized by a relatively dry season from
January to April and wet during the rest of the year.
Disaster Risk Assessment
Majority of barangays in Malabon would experience five (5) types of
hazards, namely flood, ground shaking, liquefaction, severe wind and
tsunami but to certain and different extents. Due to its location and physical
conditions, the city is affected by hazards which some of the cities also
experience such as tsunami and storm surges. Barangays Potrero, Acacia
and Tugatog are considered as the safest barangay being on a higher
elevation.

Hazard Identification
Based on historical data, several hazards were identified. Table 5 shows the
different hazard affecting Malabon City. These are categorized as geologic
and hydro-meteorologic hazard. All barangays would experience all five
identified hazard. Among the five hazards, Malabon City is mostly prone to
flood due to typhoon and heavy monsoon rains.