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San Mateo, Philippines

Cagayan Valley · Philippines

San Mateo is a small city in Cagayan Valley, Philippines with a population of 16,233. Elevation: 269 ft (82 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

16,233 Population 3/sq mi density
269 ft Elevation 82 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
74.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About San Mateo

San Mateo

San Mateo , officially the Municipality of San Mateo, is a municipality in the province of Isabela, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 67,433 people.

People

Population16,233
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain74.6 in/yr
Sunny Days201/yr
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Population16,233
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Coordinates16.8821°, 121.5869°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCagayan Valley
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation74.6 inches (1,894 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Mateo

San Mateo is a small city in Philippines (Cagayan Valley) with a population of 16,233. The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet (82 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 74.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in San Mateo

San Mateo has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F). The hottest month is May (28.9°C), the coldest is Jan (22.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 3134 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22.9°C / 73°F 16.6° / 29.8° 126.9
Feb 23.7°C / 75°F 17.2° / 32° 75.7
Mar 26.1°C / 79°F 18.7° / 35.7° 70.9
Apr 28°C / 82°F 20.9° / 37.6° 83.0
May 28.9°C / 84°F 23.4° / 38.3° 230.4
Jun 28.2°C / 83°F 23.7° / 35.7° 235.6
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 23.4° / 33.7° 283.6
Aug 27.6°C / 82°F 23.2° / 33.8° 281.6
Sep 27.1°C / 81°F 22.8° / 32.8° 275.8
Oct 26.3°C / 79°F 21.4° / 31.7° 420.5
Nov 25.5°C / 78°F 20.4° / 30.6° 406.4
Dec 24.1°C / 75°F 18.5° / 30.1° 643.6
San Mateo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 201 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 74.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 269 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (24°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average74°F (24°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days201 days/yr

Geography

Elevation269 ft (82 m)
Area4,658.6 sq mi (12,065.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates16.8821°N, 121.5869°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 74.6"
96% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 10.79"
Driest Month (Jan) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

523 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 141 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 108 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 78 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 86 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 94 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 128 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 88 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 126 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 138 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 89 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 66 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 142 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 108 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 81 km
Jul 18, 1990 13 km WNW of Busilak, Philippines M5.6 74 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 137 km
May 2, 1996 4 km SE of Labayug, Philippines M5.5 134 km
Mar 2, 2003 44 km ESE of Suklayin, Philippines M5.5 149 km
Jan 12, 2001 19 km SE of Bantay, Philippines M5.5 88 km
Jul 17, 1990 1 km WNW of Bone South, Philippines M5.4 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 269 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 90 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 239 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 30 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 191 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 92 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 126 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 170 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 34 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 225 km
2023 Saola Category 4 140 km
2022 Noru Category 5 188 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 95 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 227 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 201 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 191 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 126 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 20 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 129 km
2016 Haima Category 4 102 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 123 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 141 km
1968 E. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.2 m 270 78 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 108 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 71 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (24°C) 1.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.0 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.9 in
May 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 6.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.7 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
September 82°F (28°C) 9.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 10.8 in Wettest
November 78°F (26°C) 10.4 in
December 76°F (24°C) 6.3 in

San Mateo has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 74.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (10.8") and January the driest (1.9").

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Schools in San Mateo

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Daramuangan Sur Elementary School
San Mateo East Central School
Dagupan Elementary School
Sinamar Norte Elementary School
Villa Fuerte Elementary School
San Ignacio Elementary School
Daramuangan Norte Elementary School
Estrella-Bella Luz Elementary School
San Mateo National High School
Villa Magat Elementary School
San Manuel Elementary School
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Radio Stations near San Mateo

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Star FM Baguio AAC
Love Radio Santiago MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Santiago AAC 64 kbps
Love Radio Santiago (M3U) MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Candon AAC 64 kbps

Museums in San Mateo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Balay ti Santiago

Libraries in San Mateo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
College of Engineering Library0.0
Cyber Library0.0
Graduate School Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0

Farmers Markets in San Mateo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Alicia Public Market
Aurora Public Market
Cabatuan Public Market
Cauayan City Public Market
Cordon Public Market
Diadi Public Market
Echague Public Market
Echague Public Market
Naguilian Public Market
Public Market
Ramon Isabela Public Market
Roxas Public Market
San Guillermo Public Market
San Manuel Public Market
San Manuel Public Market
San Manuel Public Market
San Mateo Public Market

Bus Stations in San Mateo

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

North Luzon Bus Station

Gas Stations in San Mateo

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
HILSEN Gasoline Station
Petron
PH #2428713565
Shell

Banks in San Mateo

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rural Bank of Reina Mercedes
Rural Bank of San Mateo

Stadiums & Teams in San Mateo

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Mateo

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cauayan AirportCYZMedium Airport
Bagabag AirportSmall Airport
Casiguran AirportCGGSmall Airport
Cordon AirportSmall Airport
Dilasag AirportDSGSmall Airport
Dinapigue AirstripSmall Airport
Maconacon AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Mateo

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Grace Baptist Church
Iglesia ni Cristo lokal ng San Mateo
St. Matthew Parish Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
United Methodist Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
82 m (269 ft)
Area
120.6 km² (46.6 mi²)
Postal Code
3318
Website
sanmateo-isabela.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 Mateo

What is the population of San Mateo?

San Mateo has a population of 16,233 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 4,658.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Mateo?

San Mateo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 201 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 74.6 inches.

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