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Santa Cruz, Philippines

Cagayan Valley · Philippines

Santa Cruz is a small town in Cagayan Valley, Philippines with a population of 2,295. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,295 Population 34/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
99.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz

Pamplona, officially the Municipality of Pamplona, is a municipality in the province of Cagayan, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 25,182 people.

People

Population2,295
Density34/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain99.6 in/yr
Sunny Days160/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population2,295
Population Density34 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates18.5165°, 121.3105°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCagayan Valley
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation99.6 inches (2,529 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Cruz

Santa Cruz is a small town in Philippines (Cagayan Valley) with a population of 2,295. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 99.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 99.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Philippines avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days160 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area66.9 sq mi (173.3 km²)
Population Density34/sq mi
Coordinates18.5165°N, 121.3105°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 99.6"
162% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 14.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

766 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.0. Most recent: M4.7 on Aug 11, 2025.

Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 122 km
Sep 12, 2023 69 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.2 80 km
May 22, 1997 38 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.1 44 km
Jun 30, 2022 49 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 57 km
Feb 6, 1999 66 km N of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 76 km
Mar 20, 2011 43 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M6.0 54 km
Mar 22, 2010 9 km SSW of Bangui, Philippines M5.9 60 km
Jun 5, 1995 14 km SE of Bangui, Philippines M5.8 49 km
Apr 8, 1997 29 km ENE of Piddig, Philippines M5.8 44 km
Sep 30, 2010 97 km SSW of Basco, Philippines M5.8 133 km
May 13, 2002 58 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 69 km
Jan 14, 2012 65 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.8 78 km
May 6, 1998 19 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.8 45 km
Mar 2, 2010 Luzon, Philippines M5.8 121 km
Jul 18, 2000 15 km ESE of Espiritu, Philippines M5.7 88 km
May 28, 2006 61 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 73 km
Mar 13, 2001 18 km NNE of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 30 km
Sep 14, 2003 8 km NW of Claveria, Philippines M5.7 34 km
Oct 4, 2023 Babuyan Islands region, Philippines M5.7 77 km
Aug 26, 1999 56 km N of Namuac, Philippines M5.7 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Ragasa Category 5 90 km
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 248 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 174 km
2024 Krathon Category 4 190 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 22 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 23 km
2024 Man-yi Category 3 210 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 170 km
2023 Saola Category 5 159 km
2023 Doksuri Category 4 44 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 147 km
2022 Nesat Category 1 183 km
2021 Chanthu Category 5 141 km
2019 Kalmaegi Category 2 94 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 58 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 204 km
2016 Meranti Category 5 258 km
2016 Haima Category 4 63 km
2016 Sarika Category 2 285 km
2015 Noul Category 5 105 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1988 NORTH OF LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.0 m 33 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 122 km
1983 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 16 57 km
1627 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Camiguin de Babuyanes (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Camiguin de Babuyanes Stratovolcano 712 m (2,336 ft) 1857 68 km
Cagua Stratovolcano 1,133 m (3,717 ft) 1860 92 km
Babuyan Claro Stratovolcano(es) 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 1924 130 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
March 78°F (26°C) 2.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 5.2 in
June 83°F (28°C) 7.5 in Warmest
July 83°F (28°C) 9.6 in
August 82°F (28°C) 11.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 10.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 14.2 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 13.9 in
December 75°F (24°C) 10.9 in

Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 10°F / from 74°F in January to 83°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 99.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.2") and April the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Santa Cruz

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Taguipuro Elementary School
Bidduang National High School
Taguiporo Elementary School
Balingit Elementary School
Nagattatan Elementary School
Bidduang Elementary School
Casitan Elementary School
Allasitan Elementary School
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Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abulog Market Place
Abulug highway agrarian reform cooperative
Ballesteros Public Market
Claveria Public Market
Old Public Market
Pamplona Public Market
Public Market Fish Section
Public Market Meat Section
Public Market Vegetable Section
Sanchez Mira Public Market
Santa Marcela New Public Market

Restaurants in Santa Cruz

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Garma Food House

Airports Near Santa Cruz

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cagayan North International AirportLLCMedium Airport
Aparri (Maura) AirportSmall Airport
Calayan AirportSmall Airport
Dibagat AirstripSmall Airport
Fuga AirstripSmall Airport
Jose Paredes AirbaseSmall Airport
Lal-lo AirstripSmall Airport
Mabag Island AirstripSmall Airport
Taggat AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
50 m (164 ft)
Area
173.3 km² (66.9 mi²)
Postal Code
3522
Website
pamplona-cagayan.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 Cruz

What is the population of Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz has a population of 2,295 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 34 people per square mile, spread across 66.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Cruz?

Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 160 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 99.6 inches.

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