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Santa Magdalena, Philippines

Bicol Region · Philippines

Santa Magdalena is a small town in Bicol Region, Philippines with a population of 3,913. Elevation: 13 ft (4 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

3,913 Population 233/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
111.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Santa Magdalena

Santa Magdalena

Santa Magdalena, officially the Municipality of Santa Magdalena, is a municipality in the province of Sorsogon, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 17,400 people.

People

Population3,913
Density233/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain111.6 in/yr
Sunny Days144/yr
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Population3,913
Population Density233 / sq mi
Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Coordinates12.6480°, 124.1093°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceBicol Region
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation111.6 inches (2,835 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Magdalena

Santa Magdalena is a small town in Philippines (Bicol Region) with a population of 3,913. The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet (4 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 111.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Santa Magdalena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 111.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.0°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days144 days/yr

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area16.8 sq mi (43.5 km²)
Population Density233/sq mi
Coordinates12.6480°N, 124.1093°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 111.6"
194% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 15.94"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

645 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 28, 2025.

Jun 11, 1996 8 km NNE of Palapag, Philippines M7.1 113 km
May 5, 1995 14 km NE of Cabatuan, Philippines M7.1 129 km
Apr 23, 1995 10 km E of Gamay, Philippines M6.8 143 km
Oct 12, 1994 15 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M6.4 133 km
Feb 15, 2003 11 km SSW of San Vicente, Philippines M6.3 54 km
Jun 9, 1994 18 km ENE of Rapu-Rapu, Philippines M6.2 70 km
May 5, 1995 12 km N of Cabatuan, Philippines M6.1 123 km
Feb 15, 2023 9 km NNE of Miaga, Philippines M6.1 46 km
Jun 14, 1996 16 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.1 104 km
Jul 1, 2003 22 km NW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M6.0 87 km
Jun 26, 2003 4 km ENE of Miaga, Philippines M6.0 52 km
Oct 12, 1994 16 km E of Gigmoto, Philippines M5.9 133 km
Dec 28, 1993 5 km NNE of Mapanas, Philippines M5.9 127 km
Jul 12, 1995 3 km ESE of Las Navas, Philippines M5.9 109 km
Nov 5, 1998 22 km N of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.9 103 km
Feb 15, 2003 2 km N of Palanas, Philippines M5.8 57 km
Apr 18, 1996 18 km NNW of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.8 97 km
Feb 22, 2005 17 km W of Tigbao, Philippines M5.8 101 km
Apr 10, 2017 54 km NE of Cabodiongan, Philippines M5.7 143 km
Aug 19, 2024 21 km NNW of Bugko, Philippines M5.7 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 168 km
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 175 km
2024 Man-yi Category 5 149 km
2022 Noru Category 5 267 km
2021 Rai Category 4 284 km
2021 Surigae Category 4 293 km
2021 Conson Category 1 278 km
2020 Goni Category 5 108 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 216 km
2020 Vongfong Category 3 17 km
2020 Molave Category 1 84 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 39 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 117 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 5 96 km
2016 Sarika Category 3 189 km
2015 Melor Category 4 13 km
2015 Noul Category 4 277 km
2015 Mekkhala Category 1 202 km
2014 Hagupit Category 4 36 km
2014 Rammasun Category 4 61 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 SAMAR SEA Eruption + Earthquake 1.0 m 54 km
1925 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Bulusan (15 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bulusan Stratovolcano(es) 1,535 m (5,036 ft) 2017 15 km
Pocdol Mountains Compound 1,102 m (3,615 ft) Unknown 48 km
Biliran Compound 1,301 m (4,268 ft) 1939 133 km
Isarog Stratovolcano 1,966 m (6,450 ft) -3500 137 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 11.8 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
April 81°F (27°C) 4.7 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.5 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.9 in
November 79°F (26°C) 14.8 in
December 78°F (26°C) 15.9 in Wettest

Santa Magdalena has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 111.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (15.9") and April the driest (4.7").

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Schools in Santa Magdalena

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Santa Magdalena Central School
Santa Magdalena National High School
Alig-igan Elementary School
San Rafael Elementary School
Manangkas Elementary School
Uson Elementary School
Talaonga National High School
Talaonga Elementary School
San Antonio Elementary School
San Antonio Elementary School
Cawayan Elementary School
Bilaoyon Elementary School
Salvacion Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Santa Magdalena

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Bespren Radio pop AAC+ 128 kbps
Love Radio Legazpi MP3 96 kbps
OK-FM Sorsogon MP3 73 kbps

Libraries in Santa Magdalena

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bulusan Public Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa Magdalena

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bulan Public Market
Bulusan Public Market
Casiguran Public Market
Matnog Wet Market
Public Market
Santa Magdalena Public Market

Hotels in Santa Magdalena

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PROPOSED LOT

Restaurants in Santa Magdalena

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brotherhood Burger
Orange House

Banks in Santa Magdalena

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Rural Bank of Santa Magdalena

Airports Near Santa Magdalena

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bicol International AirportDRPLarge Airport
Calbayog AirportCYPMedium Airport
Catarman National AirportCRMMedium Airport
Moises R. Espinosa AirportMBTMedium Airport
Amoroy AirportSmall Airport
Bacon Community AirportSmall Airport
Bulan AirportSmall Airport
Manato AirportSmall Airport
San Antonio AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Magdalena

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia ni Cristo
Iglesia ni Cristo
St. Mary Magdalene Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
62 m (203 ft)
Area
43.5 km² (16.8 mi²)
Postal Code
4709

🇵🇭 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 Magdalena

What is the population of Santa Magdalena?

Santa Magdalena has a population of 3,913 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 233 people per square mile, spread across 16.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Magdalena?

Santa Magdalena has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 144 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 111.6 inches.

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