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Santa Maria, Philippines
Ilocos · Philippines
Santa Maria is a small city in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 28,002. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Santa Maria
Santa Maria, officially the Municipality of Santa Maria, is a municipality in the province of Ilocos Sur, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 30,076 people.
People
Climate
| Population | 28,002 |
| Population Density | 12 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 16.9518°, 120.4445° |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
| Country | 🇵🇭 Philippines |
| State / Province | Ilocos |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 95.8 inches (2,432 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Maria
Santa Maria is a small city in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 28,002. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 95.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.
Climate in Santa Maria
Santa Maria has an average annual temperature of 24.7°C (76°F). The hottest month is May (26.5°C), the coldest is Jan (22.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 3173 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.6°F |
| 49% above Philippines avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 210 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 2,300.4 sq mi (5,958.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 16.9518°N, 120.4445°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Manila |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2022 | N. LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 11 | 75 km |
| 1983 | LUZON ISLAND | Earthquake | - | 16 | 149 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Ambalatungan Group (81 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Ambalatungan Group | Compound | 2,329 m (7,641 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Arayat | Stratovolcano | 1,026 m (3,366 ft) | Unknown | 197 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 7.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 15.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 23.7 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 24.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 14.2 in | |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in |
Santa Maria has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 95.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (24.3") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in Santa Maria
13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becques Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Baringcucurong Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Bitalag Elementary | - | - | - | - |
| Bimmanga Community School | - | - | - | - |
| San Pedro Community School | - | - | - | - |
| Sevilla Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Pattiqui-Gabur Sur Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Libtong Integrated School | - | - | - | - |
| Tampugo Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Baringcucurong National High School | - | - | - | - |
| Garitan Integrated School | - | - | - | - |
| Tallaoen Elementary School | - | - | - | - |
| Baracbac Community School | - | - | - | - |
Libraries in Santa Maria
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Candon City Library | 0.0 | |||||
| Nagrebcan Library | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa Maria
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balaoan Public Market | |||||
| Bangar Public Market | |||||
| Bitalag Market | |||||
| Candon Public Market | |||||
| Covered Market Area | |||||
| Farmer's Wet Market | |||||
| Luna Public Market | |||||
| Santa Cruz Public Market | |||||
| Santa Lucia Public Market | |||||
| Sudipen Farmers Public Market | |||||
| Tagudin Public Market |
Cafes in Santa Maria
1 cafes 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
Airports Near Santa Maria
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Loakan Airport | BAG | Medium Airport |
| San Fernando Airport | SFE | Medium Airport |
| Lepanto Mines Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Vigan Airport | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Santa Maria?
Santa Maria has a population of 28,002 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 2,300.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Maria?
Santa Maria has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 210 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 95.8 inches.