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Santa Margarita, Philippines
Eastern Visayas · Philippines
Santa Margarita is a small town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines with a population of 4,825. Elevation: 16 ft (5 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Santa Margarita
Santa Margarita, officially the Municipality of Santa Margarita, is a municipality in the province of Samar, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 27,012 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,825 |
| Population Density | 97 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.0378°, 124.6578° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Eastern Visayas |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 110.9 inches (2,816 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Margarita
Santa Margarita is a small town in Philippines (Eastern Visayas) with a population of 4,825. The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet (5 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 110.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 140 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 49.9 sq mi (129.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.0378°N, 124.6578°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1995 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 100 km |
| 2003 | SAMAR SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 65 km |
| 1995 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 137 km |
| 1925 | PHILIPPINE SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1897 | SAMAR ISLAND | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Biliran (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Biliran | Compound | 1,301 m (4,268 ft) | 1939 | 59 km |
| Bulusan | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,535 m (5,036 ft) | 2017 | 104 km |
| Mahagnao | Stratovolcano | 860 m (2,822 ft) | Unknown | 131 km |
| Pocdol Mountains | Compound | 1,102 m (3,615 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 10.5 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 9.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 11.7 in | |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 13.8 in |
Santa Margarita has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 110.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (14.4") and March the driest (5.2").
Schools in Santa Margarita
17 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carayman Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cogon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Santa Margarita National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Naga Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Carayman National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Burabod Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cagbanayacao Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Langoyon Primary School | — | — | — | — |
| San Jose Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Arapison Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cagsumje Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Solsogon Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Bahay Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Gajo Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Clarencio Calagos Memorial School of Fisheries | — | — | — | — |
| Santa Margarita I Central School | — | — | — | — |
| Can-ipulan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Santa Margarita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franciscan Missionaries of Sacred Heart |
Libraries in Santa Margarita
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calbayog City Public Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Margarita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agriciultural Foods Seasoning and Ingredients | |||||
| Calbayog Fish Market | |||||
| Calbayog Public Market | |||||
| Fish Section | |||||
| Gandara Public Market | |||||
| Mangroove Restaurant | |||||
| Meat Section | |||||
| Pagsanghan Public Market | |||||
| San Jorge Public Market | |||||
| Tizon Wet Market | |||||
| Wet Market |
Restaurants in Santa Margarita
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Margarita
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Margarita
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Santa Margarita
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Calbayog Airport | CYP | Medium Airport |
| Catarman National Airport | CRM | Medium Airport |
| Batag Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Biliran Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Catbalogan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Antonio Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Isidro (Dolores Timber) Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Margarita
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Lokal ng Calbayog |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Philippines
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What is the population of Santa Margarita?
Santa Margarita has a population of 4,825 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 97 people per square mile, spread across 49.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Margarita?
Santa Margarita has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 140 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 110.9 inches.