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New Visayas, Philippines

Davao Region · Philippines

New Visayas is a small city in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 14,758. Elevation: 141 ft (43 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

14,758 Population 183/sq mi density
141 ft Elevation 43 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
91.5 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About New Visayas

New Visayas

Santo Tomas, officially the Municipality of Santo Tomas, is a municipality in the province of Davao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 131,100 people.

People

Population14,758
Density183/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain91.5 in/yr
Sunny Days170/yr
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Population14,758
Population Density183 / sq mi
Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Coordinates7.5233°, 125.6233°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceDavao Region
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation91.5 inches (2,324 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About New Visayas

New Visayas is a small city in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 14,758. The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet (43 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 91.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in New Visayas

New Visayas has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (27.4°C), the coldest is Feb (24.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2747 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.1°C / 77°F 20° / 32.4° 357.6
Feb 24.9°C / 77°F 19.1° / 32.5° 232.3
Mar 25.6°C / 78°F 19.5° / 34.3° 168.4
Apr 26.5°C / 80°F 20° / 35.4° 181.5
May 27.4°C / 81°F 22.4° / 38.1° 209.4
Jun 27.2°C / 81°F 22.4° / 35.5° 256.2
Jul 26.6°C / 80°F 22.3° / 35.5° 255.8
Aug 26.6°C / 80°F 22.2° / 34.2° 187.9
Sep 26.9°C / 80°F 21.9° / 34.9° 147.0
Oct 27°C / 81°F 22° / 35.1° 244.5
Nov 26.5°C / 80°F 21.6° / 34.2° 212.6
Dec 25.8°C / 78°F 20.8° / 33.8° 294.4
New Visayas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 170 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 91.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 141 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.7°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days170 days/yr

Geography

Elevation141 ft (43 m)
Area80.5 sq mi (208.5 km²)
Population Density183/sq mi
Coordinates7.5233°N, 125.6233°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 91.5"
141% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 9.29"
Driest Month (Mar) 5.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 29, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 126 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 131 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 117 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 110 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 132 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 124 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 127 km
Jan 1, 2002 3 km S of Lais, Philippines M6.3 136 km
Sep 23, 2016 36 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M6.3 143 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 129 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 149 km
Feb 7, 2021 9 km W of Magsaysay, Philippines M6.0 102 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 54 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 149 km
Nov 21, 1996 27 km SE of Tamisan, Philippines M5.9 134 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 136 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 48 km
May 16, 2004 4 km NE of Bantacan, Philippines M5.8 61 km
May 15, 1993 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M5.8 117 km
Sep 20, 1994 18 km E of Baculin, Philippines M5.8 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2021 Rai Category 5 279 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 43 km
1994 Owen Category 1 298 km
1993 Nell Category 1 218 km
1986 Marge Category 2 229 km
1984 Ike Category 4 229 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 131 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 144 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 121 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 144 km
1924 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (49 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 49 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 71 km
Matutum Stratovolcano 2,286 m (7,500 ft) 1290 142 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 8.2 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
March 79°F (26°C) 5.7 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in Warmest, Wettest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 7.5 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.0 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.5 in
November 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 7.2 in

New Visayas has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (9.3") and March the driest (5.7").

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Schools in New Visayas

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Santo Tomas National High School
Nordida SDA Elementary School
Maguintalunan Elementary School
Bobongon Elementary School
Balagunan National High School
New Visayas Elementary School
Marsman National High School
Marsman Elementary School
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Radio Stations near New Visayas

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Brigada News FM Davao MP3 128 kbps
DXAB One Radyo 1296 AM news, talk AAC 463 kbps
Radio Disney Philippines - Davao FM 105.9 pop MP3 128 kbps

Museums in New Visayas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Panabo

Libraries in New Visayas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
New Corella Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in New Visayas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Asuncion Public Market
Braulio E. Dujali Public Marketinal
Brgy. Malativas Public Market
Carmen Public Market
Fatima Public Market
Green Market Panabo
Kapalong Public Market
Mabini Public Market
Maco Night Market
Maco Public Market
Magatos Public Market
MIEDECO
New Corella Public Market
Panabo City Market
Panabo Public Market
Santo Tomas Public Market
Tagum Public Market
Talaingod Public Market

Cafes in New Visayas

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tea Euphoria Cafe

Clinics in New Visayas

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estela Medical Clinic & Pharmacy

Dentists in New Visayas

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estela Dental

Bus Stations in New Visayas

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Santo Tomas Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in New Visayas

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BG Fuel
Caltex
Flying V
Gas Island
Petron
Seaoil
Shell

Banks in New Visayas

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BDO Network Bank
One Network Bank

Shopping Malls in New Visayas

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NCCC Mall of Santo Tomas

Stadiums & Teams in New Visayas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near New Visayas

32 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Francisco Bangoy International AirportDVOLarge Airport
Bislig AirportBPHMedium Airport
Central Mindanao AirportMedium Airport
Mati National AirportMXIMedium Airport
A O Floirendo AirstripSmall Airport
Anflo AirstripSmall Airport
Consuelo Airstrip 1Small Airport
Dacudao AirportSmall Airport
Kasapa AirstripSmall Airport
Kasilak AirstripSmall Airport
La Filipina AirportSmall Airport
La Libertad AirstripSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Macgum AirportSmall Airport
Lunga-og AirportSmall Airport
Lurugan AirportSmall Airport
Madaum AirstripSmall Airport
Mapawa AirstripSmall Airport
Maramag AirportXMASmall Airport
Mawab AirstripSmall Airport
MEPI AerodromeSmall Airport
Mindanao Rainbow Agricultural Development Services AirportSmall Airport
Mountain View College AirportSmall Airport
Neda AirstripSmall Airport
New Sambog AirstripSmall Airport
Pantukan AirstripSmall Airport
Sampao AirstripSmall Airport
Searbemco AirstripSmall Airport
TADECO Santo Tomas AirstripSmall Airport
Tagdangua AirstripSmall Airport
Tagnanan AirstripSmall Airport
Tagum Airport / Pangi (Rico Vista) AirstripSmall Airport
Union AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in New Visayas

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
BMCDC

Churches & Religious Organizations in New Visayas

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Place Church Tibal-og
Iglesia Ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
INC - Sto. Tomas DVN
Nordida Seventh-day Adventist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
37 m (121 ft)
Area
221.8 km² (85.6 mi²)
Postal Code
8112
Website
stotomas.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 About Philippines

Capital Manila
Population 106,651,922
Area 300,000 km²
GDP (USD) $437,055,627,244
GDP per capita $3,804
HDI 0.710
Life expectancy 69.8 years
Internet users 83.8%
Urban population 55.1%
Currency PHP (Peso)
Languages English, Filipino
Calling code +63
TLD .ph
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Philippines

18 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Bagong Taon
Feb 17 Chinese New Year Chinese New Year
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Huwebes Santo
Apr 3 Good Friday Biyernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sabado de Gloria
Apr 9 Day of Valor Araw ng Kagitingan
May 1 Labour Day Araw ng Paggawa
Jun 12 Independence Day Araw ng Kalayaan
Aug 21 Ninoy Aquino Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Senador Benigno Simeon "Ninoy" Aquino Jr.
Aug 31 National Heroes Day Araw ng mga Bayani
Oct 31 All Saints' Day Eve All Saints' Day Eve
Nov 1 All Saints' Day Araw ng mga Santo
Nov 30 Bonifacio Day Araw ni Gat Andres Bonifacio
Dec 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception of Mary Kapistahan ng Immaculada Concepcion
Dec 24 Christmas Eve Christmas Eve
Dec 25 Christmas Day Araw ng Pasko
Dec 30 Rizal Day Araw ng Kamatayan ni Dr. Jose Rizal
Dec 31 Last Day of The Year Huling Araw ng Taon

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Frequently Asked Questions About New Visayas

What is the population of New Visayas?

New Visayas has a population of 14,758 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 183 people per square mile, spread across 80.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in New Visayas?

New Visayas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 170 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 91.5 inches.

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