Santa Cruz, Philippines
Cagayan Valley · Philippines
Santa Cruz is a small city in Cagayan Valley, Philippines with a population of 25,182. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°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 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
Climate
| Population | 25,182 |
| Population Density | 376 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Coordinates | 18.5165°, 121.3105° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Cagayan Valley |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 99.6 inches (2,529 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a small city in Philippines (Cagayan Valley) with a population of 25,182. 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.
Climate in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz has an average annual temperature of 26.6°C (80°F). The hottest month is May (29°C), the coldest is Jan (23°C). Average annual precipitation is 3434 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 66.9 sq mi (173.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 376/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 18.5165°N, 121.3105°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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 |
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").
Schools in Santa Cruz
8 public schools (OpenStreetMap 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 | - | - | - | - |
Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Airports Near Santa Cruz
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cagayan North International Airport | LLC | Medium Airport |
| Aparri (Maura) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Calayan Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dibagat Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Fuga Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Jose Paredes Airbase | - | Small Airport |
| Lal-lo Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Mabag Island Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Taggat Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a population of 25,182 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 376 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. Annual rainfall totals 99.6 inches.
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