San Jose, Philippines
Eastern Visayas · Philippines
San Jose is a small city in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 18,301. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About San Jose
San Jose, officially the Municipality of San Jose, is a municipality in the province of Northern Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 18,301 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 18,301 |
| Population Density | 365 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.5296°, 124.4875° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Eastern Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 105.1 inches (2,669 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Jose
San Jose is a small city in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 18,301. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 105.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in San Jose
San Jose has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (28.4°C), the coldest is Feb (25.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2855 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.0°F |
| 48% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 50.2 sq mi (130.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 365/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.5296°N, 124.4875°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1995 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 130 km |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 60 km |
| 1925 | PHILIPPINE SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (54 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 54 km |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 112 km |
| Isarog | Stratovolcano | 1,966 m (6,450 ft) | -3500 | 174 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 12.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 8.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 6.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 9.1 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 15.4 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 16.2 in | Wettest |
San Jose has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 115.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (16.2") and April the driest (4.9").
Schools in San Jose
15 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonglas Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| St. Joseph Academy - San Jose | - | - | - | - |
| Geratag Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| San Jose Central School | - | - | - | - |
| Aguadahan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Dao Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bagong Sabang Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Tubigdanao Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Gengarog Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| Layuhan Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| P. Tingzon Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| San Jose Technical High School | - | - | - | - |
| Mandugang Primary School | - | - | - | - |
| San Lorenzo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Calantiao Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in San Jose
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samar Archives | 0.0 | |||||
| UEP Main Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Jose
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobon Public Market | |||||
| Catarman Wet Market | |||||
| San Jose Public Market |
Clinics in San Jose
2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near San Jose
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Calbayog Airport | CYP | Medium Airport |
| Catarman National Airport | CRM | Medium Airport |
| Bacon Community Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Batag Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Bulan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Catbalogan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Antonio Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Isidro (Dolores Timber) Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Jose
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia ni Cristo |
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What is the population of San Jose?
San Jose has a population of 18,301 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 365 people per square mile, spread across 50.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Jose?
San Jose has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 105.1 inches.
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