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Santa Maria, Philippines
Davao Region · Philippines
Santa Maria is a small city in Davao Region, Philippines with a population of 16,758. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Maria
Santa Maria, officially the Municipality of Santa Maria, is a municipality in the province of Davao Occidental, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 58,886 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,758 |
| Population Density | 248 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Coordinates | 6.5536°, 125.4708° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Davao Region |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.6 inches (1,565 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Maria
Santa Maria is a small city in Philippines (Davao Region) with a population of 16,758. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Santa Maria
Santa Maria has an average annual temperature of 27.6°C (82°F). The hottest month is May (28.2°C), the coldest is Feb (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1842 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.4°F |
| 49% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 62 ft (19 m) |
| Area | 67.6 sq mi (175.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.5536°N, 125.4708°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2002 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 15 | 147 km |
| 1917 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | 7 | 81 km |
| 2017 | SOCCSKSARGEN, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.2 m | — | 125 km |
| 1970 | PHILIPPINE TRENCH | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 139 km |
| 2021 | MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 1 | 141 km |
| 1928 | CELEBES SEA | Earthquake | — | 97 | 137 km |
| 1924 | E. MINDANAO ISLAND | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Matutum (49 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Matutum | Stratovolcano | 2,286 m (7,500 ft) | 1290 | 49 km |
| Apo | Stratovolcano | 2,938 m (9,639 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Leonard Range | Stratovolcano | 1,080 m (3,543 ft) | 120 | 112 km |
| Balut | Stratovolcano | 862 m (2,828 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 5.0 in |
Santa Maria has a seasonal temperature swing of 3°F / from 79°F in January to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (3.9").
Schools in Santa Maria
6 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Agustin Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Heracleo Casco Memorial National High School | — | — | — | — |
| Cadaatan Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Cabalantian Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Jose Timbol Sr. Central Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
| Mamacao Elementary School | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa Maria
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radyo Natin Malita | — | AAC 64 kbps |
Libraries in Santa Maria
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Digos City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| SPAMAST Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Maria
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banate Centro Public Market | |||||
| Digos City Public Market | |||||
| Estrada Public Market | |||||
| Hagonoy Public Market | |||||
| Malalag Public Market | |||||
| Malandag Public Market | |||||
| Malita Public Market | |||||
| Malungon Central Public Market | |||||
| Malungon New Public Market | |||||
| Matti Market Vendors Association | |||||
| Nagpan Public Market | |||||
| Padada Public Market | |||||
| Sulop Public Market | |||||
| Vegetable Section |
Restaurants in Santa Maria
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Santa Maria
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Maria
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Santa Maria
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Maria
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Maria
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Francisco Bangoy International Airport | DVO | Large Airport |
| General Santos International Airport | GES | Large Airport |
| Allah Valley Airport | AAV | Medium Airport |
| Central Mindanao Airport | — | Medium Airport |
| Rajah Buayan Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Anflo Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Dacudao Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Datu Paglas Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Digal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Kling Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lamitan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Guihing Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Lapanday Foods Tampakan Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malalag Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Pantukan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Philippines Paramotor Training Field | — | Small Airport |
| T'Boli Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tagdangua Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Tagnanan Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Santa Maria?
Santa Maria has a population of 16,758 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 248 people per square mile, spread across 67.6 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 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.6 inches.