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Santa Clara, Philippines

Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao · Philippines

Santa Clara is a small town in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines with a population of 4,306. Elevation: 528 ft (161 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,306 Population 32/sq mi density
528 ft Elevation 161 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
73.3 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Santa Clara

Santa Clara

Lamitan, officially the City of Lamitan, is a component city and de jure capital of the province of Basilan, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 100,150 people.

People

Population4,306
Density32/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain73.3 in/yr
Sunny Days203/yr
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Population4,306
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Coordinates6.6782°, 122.0600°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceAutonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation73.3 inches (1,861 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Clara

Santa Clara is a small town in Philippines (Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao) with a population of 4,306. The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet (161 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Santa Clara

Santa Clara has an average annual temperature of 28.2°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.8°C), the coldest is May (27.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1358 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.8°C / 82°F 23.6° / 32° 71.7
Feb 28°C / 82°F 23.6° / 32.5° 57.9
Mar 28.4°C / 83°F 24.2° / 32.7° 71.3
Apr 28.8°C / 84°F 24.4° / 33.1° 75.1
May 27.4°C / 81°F 23.6° / 31.2° 90.5
Jun 28.4°C / 83°F 24.6° / 32.3° 140.8
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 24.4° / 32° 156.4
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 24.4° / 32.3° 136.8
Sep 28.4°C / 83°F 24.3° / 32.4° 164.2
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 24.1° / 32.3° 207.4
Nov 28.4°C / 83°F 24° / 32.7° 108.7
Dec 28.2°C / 83°F 23.9° / 32.6° 76.8
Santa Clara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 203 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 528 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.5°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days203 days/yr

Geography

Elevation528 ft (161 m)
Area135.2 sq mi (350.3 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates6.6782°N, 122.0600°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.3"
93% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 9.53"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.56"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

86 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M5.4 on Jan 23, 2025.

Jul 23, 2010 72 km S of Panubigan, Philippines M7.5 133 km
Jul 23, 2010 68 km W of Gadung, Philippines M7.3 149 km
Jul 11, 2024 106 km WSW of Sangay, Philippines M7.1 137 km
Mar 4, 1999 69 km S of Tabiauan, Philippines M7.1 143 km
Jul 29, 2010 89 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M6.6 129 km
Oct 4, 2009 71 km W of Gadung, Philippines M6.6 146 km
Apr 13, 2016 15 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M6.0 124 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km N of Siocon, Philippines M5.6 127 km
Sep 8, 2000 11 km NW of Dulian, Philippines M5.5 56 km
Oct 13, 1993 64 km NW of Malayal, Philippines M5.5 118 km
Jan 7, 2019 27 km NW of Siocon, Philippines M5.5 133 km
Jan 23, 2025 8 km E of Siocon, Philippines M5.4 115 km
Jul 26, 2010 83 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.4 131 km
Jul 12, 2010 71 km W of Bantogon, Philippines M5.3 148 km
Nov 29, 1994 80 km SSE of Olutanga, Philippines M5.3 119 km
Mar 6, 1999 Sulu Archipelago, Philippines M5.2 147 km
Jun 14, 2020 45 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.1 114 km
Mar 11, 1999 59 km SSE of Tabiauan, Philippines M5.1 129 km
Feb 7, 1992 19 km W of Siocon, Philippines M5.0 116 km
May 14, 2002 51 km SE of Tabiauan, Philippines M5.0 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 3.

Year Name Category Closest
2012 Bopha Category 3 292 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 7.0 m (23 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1897 SULU SEA Earthquake 7.0 m 13 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
February 80°F (26°C) 2.8 in Coldest
March 81°F (27°C) 2.6 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
July 80°F (27°C) 8.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 8.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 9.5 in Wettest
November 80°F (27°C) 6.1 in
December 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in

Santa Clara has a seasonal temperature swing of 2°F / from 80°F in February to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.5") and March the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Santa Clara

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Basilan State College Laboratory High School
Sapah Linsungan Elementary School
Santa Clara Central Elementary School
Tumakid Elementary School
Balagtasan Elementary School
Capengcongan Elementary School
Tandung Ahas Elementary School
Tandung Ahas National High School
Baungus Elementary School
Maloong Legion Elementary School
Suguemmul Elementary School
San Jose Central Elementary School
Bohenange Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Santa Clara

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Zamboanga MP3 96 kbps

Museums in Santa Clara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
BPI Museum Zamboanga
National Museum of the Philippines - Zamboanga
Wee Siu Tuy Memorial Hall

Libraries in Santa Clara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
BASC Library0.0
DOST Library0.0
Ebenezer Library0.0
Ebenezer Library0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Clara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Badja Barangay Market
Canelar Barter Trade
Isabela Public Market
Oval Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Tipo-tipo Public Market
Zamboanga City Public Market
Zamboanga Night Market

Restaurants in Santa Clara

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banig Restaurant

Airports Near Santa Clara

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Zamboanga International AirportZAMLarge Airport
Limo-ok (LARBECO) AirstripSmall Airport
Tumahubong AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santa Clara

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
J.A.R Medical Networkers & Mobile Diagnostic Services
Zamboanga Dialysis Center

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Clara

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo
Saint Anthony of Padua Church

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
118 m (387 ft)
Area
354.5 km² (136.8 mi²)
Founded
1886
Postal Code
7302
Website
lamitancity.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 Santa Clara

What is the population of Santa Clara?

Santa Clara has a population of 4,306 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 135.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Clara?

Santa Clara has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 203 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.3 inches.

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