Is Maitum safe? Philippines travel risk
Is Maitum safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Maitum scores 65/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Philippines Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 1 Sep 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 15 Jul 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Maitum scores 65/100 (Elevated). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Philippines (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Maitum: nearest emergency and transport facilities, 5-year natural hazard history within 100 km.
Driven by: security (66/100) and natural hazards (100/100).
A score of 65 is higher than 87% of the cities we score.
Consult the Philippines travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.
Geographic & Regional Coordinates
Coordinates 6.0300° N, 124.4800° E place Maitum within Sarangani at an elevation of 7 meters. Heading to Manila: 1,026.5 km NNW.
Sarangani
6.0300° N, 124.4800° E
7 m
Asia/Manila
44,185
Emergency & Aviation Access
Nearby Towns & Settlements in Philippines
Natural Hazard Calendar & History
No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Philippines travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Philippines entry requirements.
Evaluated Destinations in this Region
Planning an itinerary through Maitum?
Queue a threat calculation for your specific trip dates and traveler profile.
Launch Calculator