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Santa Cruz, Philippines
Central Visayas · Philippines
Santa Cruz is a small town in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 4,339. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Cruz
San Francisco, officially the Municipality of San Francisco, is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 61,092 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,339 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 10.6514°, 124.3386° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Central Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.5 inches (1,917 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a small town in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 4,339. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.5 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.0°F |
| 50% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 199 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 327.2 sq mi (847.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 10.6514°N, 124.3386°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 12.0 m (39 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | ABUYOG, LEYTE | Meteorological | 12.0 m | 170 | 77 km |
| 2012 | TANON STRAIT | Earthquake | 5.0 m | 51 | 144 km |
| 1990 | PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 2.1 m | 6 | 107 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mahagnao (65 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 99 km |
| Cabalían | Stratovolcano | 912 m (2,992 ft) | 1820 | 104 km |
| Mandalagan | Complex | 1,885 m (6,184 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Silay | Stratovolcano | 1,510 m (4,954 ft) | Unknown | 122 km |
| Kanlaon | Stratovolcano | 2,435 m (7,989 ft) | 2017 | 135 km |
| Camiguin | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,552 m (5,092 ft) | 1953 | 165 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.9 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 6.8 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.2") and April the driest (2.8").
Schools in Santa Cruz
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Isidro Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| San Isidro Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Danao Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| Campo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Daan Montealegre Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Cruz
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy Rock Cebu | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Star FM 95.5 Cebu | music, news | MP3 | |
| Yes The Best Cebu | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| All Radio 97.1 Cebu | music, news | AAC+ 64 kbps | |
| DYAB One Radyo 1512 AM | news, talk | AAC 463 kbps | |
| Radio Disney Philippines - Cebu FM 87.5 | pop | MP3 128 kbps |
Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agora Market | |||||
| Esperanza Public Market | |||||
| Poro Public Market | |||||
| San Francisco Public Market | |||||
| Wednesday Market |
Restaurants in Santa Cruz
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Cruz
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Santa Cruz
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Mactan Cebu International Airport | CEB | Large Airport |
| Daniel Z. Romualdez Airport | TAC | Medium Airport |
| Ormoc Airport | OMC | Medium Airport |
| Bantayan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Camotes Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Danao Ultralight Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hilongos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Isabel PASAR Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Limasawa Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Maasin Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ubay Community Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| San Isidro Chapel |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a population of 4,339 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 327.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 199 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.5 inches.