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Santa Maria, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Santa Maria is a small town in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 2,554. Elevation: 207 ft (63 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,554 Population 7/sq mi density
207 ft Elevation 63 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
132.9 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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People

Population2,554
Density7/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain132.9 in/yr
Sunny Days116/yr
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Population2,554
Population Density7 / sq mi
Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Coordinates8.0333°, 126.1625°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation132.9 inches (3,375 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Maria

Santa Maria is a small town in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 2,554. The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet (63 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 132.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Santa Maria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 116 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 132.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 207 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days116 days/yr

Geography

Elevation207 ft (63 m)
Area387.3 sq mi (1,003.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates8.0333°N, 126.1625°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 132.9"
250% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 20.39"
Driest Month (Aug) 7.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,793 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 M7.5 134 km
May 17, 1992 23 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M7.3 115 km
May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 103 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 101 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 99 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 43 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 53 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 45 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 77 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 129 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 53 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 132 km
Apr 19, 2022 41 km E of Santiago, Philippines M6.1 121 km
Oct 5, 2000 46 km ESE of Jovellar, Philippines M6.1 150 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 34 km
Apr 5, 2018 43 km ESE of Tarragona, Philippines M6.0 150 km
Apr 20, 2022 50 km ESE of Manay, Philippines M6.0 145 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 131 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 61 km
Aug 19, 1993 27 km ESE of Santiago, Philippines M5.9 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 286 km
2021 Rai Category 5 209 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 297 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 39 km
1995 Zack Category 1 264 km
1994 Owen Category 1 241 km
1993 Nell Category 1 147 km
1990 Mike Category 5 235 km
1986 Marge Category 2 163 km
1984 Ike Category 4 163 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 115 km
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 106 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 63 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 101 km
1970 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 0.1 m 149 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 74 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 152 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 20.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 14.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 12.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 9.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.6 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in Driest
September 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 10.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 15.2 in

Santa Maria has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 132.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (20.4") and August the driest (7.4").

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Schools in Santa Maria

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Cebolin High School
Santa Maria Elementary School
Santa Maria National High School
Quimayong Elementary School
Cebolin Elementary School
San Roque Elementary School
San Isidro Elementary School
San Roque National High School
San Isidro National High School
San Miguel Elementary School
Santa Maria Elementary School
Rajah Cabungsuan Integrated Secondary School
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Museums in Santa Maria

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
International Doll House

Farmers Markets in Santa Maria

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bislig Public Market
Bunawan Public Market
Bunawan Tabuan
Mangagoy Public Market
Mangagoy Wet & Dry Public Market
Monkayo Public Market
OLD Tabu-tabuan
San Fernando Public Market
Sayon Public Market

Airports Near Santa Maria

23 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
Tagum Airport / Pangi (Rico Vista) AirstripSmall Airport
UDEV AirportSmall Airport
Union AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Maria

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Santa Maria Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila

🇵🇭 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 Maria

What is the population of Santa Maria?

Santa Maria has a population of 2,554 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 7 people per square mile, spread across 387.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Maria?

Santa Maria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 116 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 132.9 inches.

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