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Santa Elena, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Santa Elena is a small city in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 14,641. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

14,641 Population 190/sq mi density
92 ft Elevation 28 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
103.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Santa Elena

Santa Elena

Santa Elena, officially the Municipality of Santa Elena, is a municipality in the province of Camarines Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 42,585 people.

People

Population14,641
Density190/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain103.6 in/yr
Sunny Days167/yr
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Population14,641
Population Density190 / sq mi
Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Coordinates14.1702°, 122.3825°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation103.6 inches (2,632 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Elena

Santa Elena is a small city in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 14,641. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Santa Elena

Santa Elena has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (29.1°C), the coldest is Jan (25.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 3632 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25.2°C / 77°F 22° / 28.9° 315.4
Feb 25.2°C / 77°F 22° / 29.4° 224.3
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 22.6° / 31.3° 235.8
Apr 28°C / 82°F 23.4° / 32.9° 128.6
May 29.1°C / 84°F 25.2° / 34.2° 174.1
Jun 28.6°C / 83°F 25.8° / 33.3° 262.2
Jul 28°C / 82°F 25.3° / 31.9° 264.2
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 25.3° / 31.4° 182.8
Sep 27.7°C / 82°F 25° / 31.3° 249.9
Oct 27.4°C / 81°F 25.1° / 30.8° 523.7
Nov 27°C / 81°F 24.4° / 30° 475.9
Dec 26.2°C / 79°F 23.5° / 29.3° 595.6
Santa Elena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 103.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days167 days/yr

Geography

Elevation92 ft (28 m)
Area77.0 sq mi (199.4 km²)
Population Density190/sq mi
Coordinates14.1702°N, 122.3825°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 103.6"
173% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 18.31"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

300 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 24, 2025.

Jul 7, 1993 2 km SSE of Maagnas, Philippines M5.7 149 km
Dec 12, 1993 3 km SSW of Mambulo, Philippines M5.6 88 km
Feb 3, 1993 3 km NNW of Pamplona, Philippines M5.6 96 km
Feb 3, 2000 19 km SE of Laiya, Philippines M5.5 112 km
Jul 6, 2008 53 km NE of Karligan, Philippines M5.4 124 km
Aug 1, 2000 34 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.4 99 km
Feb 5, 2016 4 km E of San Francisco, Philippines M5.3 42 km
Sep 3, 2024 28 km NE of Casuguran, Philippines M5.3 81 km
Apr 4, 2017 2 km N of Talahib Payap, Philippines M5.3 145 km
Jun 3, 2007 2 km E of Catabangan, Philippines M5.3 46 km
May 1, 2013 89 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines M5.3 131 km
Sep 13, 2019 26 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.3 99 km
Sep 3, 2014 47 km ENE of Karligan, Philippines M5.2 112 km
Apr 29, 2010 9 km SW of Dalupaon, Philippines M5.2 91 km
Feb 4, 2016 4 km NW of San Francisco, Philippines M5.2 42 km
Jul 28, 1995 10 km WSW of Patnanungan, Philippines M5.2 70 km
Jul 18, 1990 15 km NNE of Cagsiay, Philippines M5.1 64 km
Jul 22, 1997 39 km NNE of Casuguran, Philippines M5.1 97 km
Jan 16, 2023 22 km NNE of Sabang Indan, Philippines M5.1 70 km
Jan 26, 2014 2 km SW of Balanacan, Philippines M5.1 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 120 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 249 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 108 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 71 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 211 km
2023 Saola Category 4 231 km
2022 Noru Category 5 93 km
2021 Conson Category 1 105 km
2020 Goni Category 5 56 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 74 km
2020 Vongfong Category 2 103 km
2020 Molave Category 2 109 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 121 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 249 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 293 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 4 82 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 123 km
2015 Noul Category 5 259 km
2015 Melor Category 4 143 km
2015 Koppu Category 4 205 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.3 m (4 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1973 QUEZON Earthquake 1.3 m 15 97 km
1937 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Banahaw (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 98 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 117 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 122 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 123 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 151 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 7.6 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
March 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
April 81°F (27°C) 3.5 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in Warmest
July 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 14.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 15.4 in
December 78°F (25°C) 18.3 in Wettest

Santa Elena has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in June. Total annual precipitation is 103.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (18.3") and April the driest (3.5").

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Schools in Santa Elena

15 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
San Pedro Elementary School
Rizal Elementary School
Rizal National High School
Dygico Elementary School
San Pedro-Domingo Llarena High School
Santa Elena Integrated School
M. Hebrado Elementary School
Pulongguit-Guit Elementary School
R. Oquindo Elementary School
Juan A. Amparo Elementary School
Southern Tagalog Rural High School
Salvacion Elementary School
Earth's Bounty Elementary School
Guitol Elementary School
Villa San Isidro Elementary School
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Farmers Markets in Santa Elena

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Calauag Public Market
Public Market
Tagkawayan Public Market

Bus Stations in Santa Elena

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Superlines Santa Elena Terminal

Gas Stations in Santa Elena

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petron
Shell
Shell
Sunshine Gasoline

Airports Near Santa Elena

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Daet AirportDTEMedium Airport
Alabat Island AirportSmall Airport
Apuao Grande Island AirstripSmall Airport
Balesin Island AirportBSISmall Airport
Jomalig Island AirportSmall Airport
Jose Panganiban (Larap) AirstripSmall Airport
Pagbilao Grande Island AirportSmall Airport
Paracale AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Elena

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo
Parish of St. Helena the Empress
Parish of St. Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
68 m (223 ft)
Area
199.4 km² (76.9 mi²)
Postal Code
4611

🇵🇭 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 Elena

What is the population of Santa Elena?

Santa Elena has a population of 14,641 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 190 people per square mile, spread across 77.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Elena?

Santa Elena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.6 inches.

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