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San Jose, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

San Jose is a mid-size city in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 35,768. Elevation: 653 ft (199 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

35,768 Population 598/sq mi density
653 ft Elevation 199 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
128.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About San Jose

San Jose

San Jose, officially the City of San Jose, is a component city in the province of Nueva Ecija, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 156,714 people, making it the second most populous city in Nueva Ecija after Cabanatuan, and a key urban center in the northern part of the province.

People

Population35,768
Density598/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain128.4 in/yr
Sunny Days311/yr
Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Population35,768
Population Density598 / sq mi
Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Coordinates13.3500°, 123.5500°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation128.4 inches (3,261 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Jose

San Jose is a mid-size city in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 35,768. The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet (199 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 128.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in San Jose

San Jose has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (26°C). Average annual precipitation is 3629 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 26°C / 79°F 23.2° / 28.9° 347.2
Feb 26.3°C / 79°F 23.2° / 29.4° 249.7
Mar 27°C / 81°F 23.8° / 30.1° 237.2
Apr 28.2°C / 83°F 24.7° / 31.6° 158.2
May 28.9°C / 84°F 25.4° / 32.4° 209.8
Jun 28.8°C / 84°F 25.2° / 32.3° 222.2
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.8° / 31.5° 289.5
Aug 28.2°C / 83°F 24.9° / 31.4° 232.1
Sep 28°C / 82°F 24.6° / 31.4° 282.2
Oct 27.7°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.1° 319.1
Nov 27.4°C / 81°F 24.3° / 30.4° 470.3
Dec 26.6°C / 80°F 23.9° / 29.3° 611.0
San Jose has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 311 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 128.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 653 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.2°F
43% above Philippines avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days311 days/yr

Geography

Elevation653 ft (199 m)
Area59.8 sq mi (154.9 km²)
Population Density598/sq mi
Coordinates13.3500°N, 123.5500°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 128.4"
238% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 17.64"
Driest Month (Apr) 5.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

363 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 116 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 143 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 80 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 121 km
May 5, 2018 64 km NNW of Pandan, Philippines M6.1 142 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 126 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 116 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 95 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 137 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 146 km
Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 40 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 60 km
Mar 5, 2012 5 km ENE of Mobo, Philippines M5.6 112 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 68 km
Aug 19, 2004 15 km NW of Manamrag, Philippines M5.5 71 km
Feb 2, 2015 29 km NE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 131 km
Jan 13, 2004 52 km ESE of Bato, Philippines M5.4 132 km
Jun 28, 2004 26 km WSW of Osmeña, Philippines M5.4 92 km
Jul 30, 2001 6 km NE of Tigbao, Philippines M5.4 86 km
Oct 12, 1994 19 km ESE of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.4 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 127 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 267 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 109 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 226 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 256 km
2023 Saola Category 3 295 km
2022 Noru Category 5 184 km
2021 Conson Category 1 201 km
2020 Goni Category 5 18 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 128 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 70 km
2020 Molave Category 1 38 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 28 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 184 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 23 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 146 km
2015 Melor Category 4 61 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 274 km
2015 Noul Category 4 248 km
2015 Maysak Category 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 81 km
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Isarog (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 39 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 55 km
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 85 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 9.8 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in
March 76°F (24°C) 5.7 in
April 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in Driest
May 80°F (26°C) 7.2 in Warmest
June 80°F (26°C) 9.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 10.3 in
August 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.9 in
October 78°F (25°C) 14.1 in
November 77°F (25°C) 17.6 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 17.4 in

San Jose has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 123.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (17.6") and April the driest (5.2").

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Schools in San Jose

17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Labawon Elementary School
Amlongan Elementary School
Maysua High School
Maysua Elementary School
Lidong Elementary School
Pinagdapugan Elementary School
Antipolo Elementary School
Divino Rostro Elementary School
Macaangay Elementary School
Quinarabasahan Elementary School
Gabas Elementary School
Cagmaslog Elementary School
Balaba Elementary School
San Vicente National High School
San Vicente Elementary School
Namurabod Elementary School
Danao Elementary School
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Radio Stations near San Jose

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bespren Radio pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Idol FM 105.5 Naga news, talk MP3
Love Radio Legazpi MP3 96 kbps
Love Radio Naga MP3 64 kbps
OK-FM Sorsogon MP3 73 kbps
Radyo Natin Buhi AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Baao AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Iriga AAC 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Sorsogon AAC 64 kbps

Museums in San Jose

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Legazpi
National Museum - Bicol Regional Museum

Libraries in San Jose

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BUCAF Library0.0
Municipal Library and Museum0.0

Farmers Markets in San Jose

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
As Vulcanizing Car Wash Welding Shop
Assbok Oragon
Bacacay Public Market
Bikesmart
Camalig Public Market
CYBERBOOT COMPUTER SERVICES
Dakki Nabua Business Center
Daraga Public Market
Fruit Vendors
Guinobatan Public Market
Instapots
Legazpi City Public Market
Ligao City Public Market
Malilipot Public Market
Malinao Public Market
Nabua Public Market
Nb Auto Parts Gen Merchandise
Oas Public Market
Plant Works
Polangui Public Market
Public Market
Public Wet Market
RB Audal Motor Parts
San Juan Public Market
Santo Domingo Public Market
Sto. Domingo Public market
Tabaco City Public Market
Tabaco City Public Market Extension
Talipapa
Tiwi New Public Market
Tiwi Public Market
Wg Carcido Motorcycle Parts
Yamaha - Motortrade

Gas Stations in San Jose

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

GAsoline Station

Airports Near San Jose

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Naga AirportWNPMedium Airport
Virac AirportVRCMedium Airport
Apuao Grande Island AirstripSmall Airport
Bacon Community AirportSmall Airport
Bulan AirportSmall Airport
Lahuy AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Jose

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo
Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
St. Vincent Ferrer Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
59 m (194 ft)
Area
145.3 km² (56.1 mi²)
Postal Code
4506
Website
polangui.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 San Jose

What is the population of San Jose?

San Jose has a population of 35,768 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 598 people per square mile, spread across 59.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Jose?

San Jose has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 311 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 128.4 inches.

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