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Santa Josefa, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Santa Josefa is a small town in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 4,164. Elevation: 118 ft (36 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

4,164 Population 32/sq mi density
118 ft Elevation 36 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
123.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Santa Josefa

Santa Josefa

Santa Josefa, officially the Municipality of Santa Josefa, is a municipality in the province of Agusan del Sur, Philippines. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 26,432 people, making it the least populated town in the province.

People

Population4,164
Density32/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain123.0 in/yr
Sunny Days129/yr
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Population4,164
Population Density32 / sq mi
Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Coordinates7.9911°, 126.0300°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation123.0 inches (3,125 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Josefa

Santa Josefa is a small town in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 4,164. The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet (36 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 123.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Santa Josefa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 129 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 123.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 118 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days129 days/yr

Geography

Elevation118 ft (36 m)
Area132.0 sq mi (341.8 km²)
Population Density32/sq mi
Coordinates7.9911°N, 126.0300°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 123.0"
224% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 18.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 6.34"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,678 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.5. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

Jan 1, 2001 21 km SE of Lukatan, Philippines M7.5 136 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 120 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 108 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 105 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 110 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 56 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 68 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 59 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 92 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 140 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 68 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 129 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 137 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 140 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 28 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 115 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 148 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 55 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 123 km
Jul 12, 2019 7 km E of Cantilan, Philippines M5.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 292 km
2021 Rai Category 5 218 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 26 km
1995 Zack Category 1 270 km
1994 Owen Category 1 246 km
1993 Nell Category 1 158 km
1990 Mike Category 5 243 km
1986 Marge Category 2 169 km
1984 Ike Category 4 169 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 267 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 6.0 m (20 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1992 PHILIPPINES Earthquake 6.0 m 120 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 121 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 75 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 107 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 68 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 18.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 77°F (25°C) 13.3 in
March 78°F (26°C) 11.5 in
April 79°F (26°C) 9.4 in
May 80°F (27°C) 9.2 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 7.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 6.7 in
August 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in Driest
September 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
October 80°F (26°C) 8.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.3 in
December 78°F (26°C) 14.6 in

Santa Josefa has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 77°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 123.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (18.9") and August the driest (6.3").

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Schools in Santa Josefa

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Simeon S. Castor Elementary School
Awao National High School
Awao Elementary School
Santa Josefa National High School
Santa Josefa Central Elementary School
San Pascual Elementary School
Santa Josefa Senior High School
Mahayahay Elementary School
Patrocinio Elementary School
Santa Isabel Elementary School
Dao Elementary School
Sayon National High School
Angas Elementary School
Aurora National High School
Aurora Elementary School
Sayon Elementary School
Tapaz Elementary School
San Jose Elementary School
Datu Madagnas Elementary School
Josiah Ken Christian Learning School
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Farmers Markets in Santa Josefa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bunawan Public Market
Bunawan Tabuan
Laak Public Market
Monkayo Public Market
OLD Tabu-tabuan
Public Market
Sayon Public Market

Cafes in Santa Josefa

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

7 Eleven

Clinics in Santa Josefa

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PH #401729083
Poblacion Health Center
Sayon Barangay Health Center

Veterinaries in Santa Josefa

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PH #443546709

Bus Stations in Santa Josefa

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Santa Josefa Bus Terminal

Gas Stations in Santa Josefa

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
iGas
PH #1170489846
PH #1170491384
RPM

Airports Near Santa Josefa

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bislig AirportBPHMedium Airport
A O Floirendo AirstripSmall Airport
Consuelo Airstrip 1Small Airport
Kasapa AirstripSmall Airport
Kasilak AirstripSmall Airport
La Filipina AirportSmall Airport
La Libertad AirstripSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Macgum AirportSmall Airport
Lunga-og AirportSmall Airport
Madaum AirstripSmall Airport
Mapawa AirstripSmall Airport
Mawab AirstripSmall Airport
MEPI AerodromeSmall Airport
Mindanao Rainbow Agricultural Development Services AirportSmall Airport
Neda AirstripSmall Airport
New Sambog AirstripSmall Airport
Sampao AirstripSmall Airport
Searbemco AirstripSmall Airport
Sumifru Tagbina AirportSmall Airport
TADECO Santo Tomas AirstripSmall Airport
Tagnanan AirstripSmall Airport
Tagum Airport / Pangi (Rico Vista) AirstripSmall Airport
UDEV AirportSmall Airport
Union AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Josefa

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bag-ong Herusalem Church
Baptist Church
Central Baptist Church
Jehova's Witnessess
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Poblacion Roman Catholic Church
Reformada Church
Remnant Family of God
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
Sr. San Ignacio De Loyola
St.Jude Tadeo Chapel

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
82 m (269 ft)
Area
341.8 km² (131.9 mi²)
Postal Code
8512

🇵🇭 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 Josefa

What is the population of Santa Josefa?

Santa Josefa has a population of 4,164 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 32 people per square mile, spread across 132.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Josefa?

Santa Josefa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 129 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 123.0 inches.

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