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Santander Poblacion, Philippines

Central Visayas · Philippines

Santander Poblacion is a small town in Central Visayas, Philippines with a population of 2,541. Elevation: 243 ft (74 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2,541 Population 40/sq mi density
243 ft Elevation 74 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
67.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Santander Poblacion

Santander Poblacion

Santander, officially the Municipality of Santander, is a municipality in the province of Cebu, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 18,669 people.

People

Population2,541
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain67.8 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Population2,541
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Coordinates9.4253°, 123.3388°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Visayas
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation67.8 inches (1,721 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santander Poblacion

Santander Poblacion is a small town in Philippines (Central Visayas) with a population of 2,541. The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet (74 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Santander Poblacion has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 243 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (25°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.9°F
48% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (25°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation243 ft (74 m)
Area62.9 sq mi (163.0 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates9.4253°N, 123.3388°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.8"
78% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 8.90"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

515 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.5 on Aug 21, 2025.

Oct 15, 2013 4 km SE of Sagbayan, Philippines M7.1 99 km
Feb 6, 2012 2 km NNE of Jimalalud, Philippines M6.7 65 km
Feb 8, 1990 6 km ESE of Bacong, Philippines M6.6 145 km
Jul 11, 2011 33 km WSW of Cayhagan, Philippines M6.4 128 km
May 15, 2014 51 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M6.3 140 km
May 20, 2017 25 km S of Alburquerque, Philippines M6.0 68 km
Feb 6, 2012 0 km NW of Amdos, Philippines M6.0 58 km
May 23, 1998 6 km WNW of Tabid, Philippines M6.0 149 km
Jul 1, 2019 48 km S of Valencia, Philippines M5.9 98 km
Jul 11, 2003 54 km WSW of Alim, Philippines M5.9 142 km
Feb 6, 2012 6 km WNW of Tiguib, Philippines M5.8 52 km
Nov 14, 2012 1 km W of Kaliling, Philippines M5.7 113 km
Oct 15, 2013 11 km W of Loon, Philippines M5.7 56 km
Oct 15, 2013 4 km E of Buenavista, Philippines M5.6 111 km
Feb 6, 2012 3 km WNW of McKinley, Philippines M5.6 75 km
Feb 26, 2004 9 km NNW of Josefina, Philippines M5.5 128 km
Dec 18, 1991 39 km SSE of Alburquerque, Philippines M5.5 83 km
Jun 9, 2014 30 km WNW of Linaon, Philippines M5.4 145 km
Nov 15, 2001 10 km SSE of Candoni, Philippines M5.4 85 km
Apr 28, 1992 50 km NW of Matangad, Philippines M5.4 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 132 km
2021 Rai Category 4 75 km
2019 Phanfone Category 3 253 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 201 km
2012 Bopha Category 4 48 km
2008 Fengshen Category 3 254 km
2006 Utor Category 2 260 km
2005 Roke Category 1 172 km
1998 Faith Category 1 288 km
1995 Zack Category 2 156 km
1994 Axel Category 2 228 km
1994 Owen Category 1 125 km
1993 Nell Category 1 137 km
1990 Mike Category 4 131 km
1988 Skip Category 4 263 km
1986 Marge Category 1 158 km
1984 Agnes Category 4 231 km
1984 Ike Category 4 80 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 145 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2012 TANON STRAIT Earthquake 5.0 m 51 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cuernos de Negros (27 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cuernos de Negros Complex 1,862 m (6,109 ft) Unknown 27 km
Kanlaon Stratovolcano 2,435 m (7,989 ft) 2017 112 km
Mandalagan Complex 1,885 m (6,184 ft) Unknown 137 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 149 km
Silay Stratovolcano 1,510 m (4,954 ft) Unknown 150 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 2.8 in
March 80°F (26°C) 3.2 in
April 81°F (27°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 7.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 5.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
October 80°F (27°C) 8.9 in Wettest
November 80°F (26°C) 8.2 in
December 79°F (26°C) 6.4 in

Santander Poblacion has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (8.9") and April the driest (2.4").

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Schools in Santander Poblacion

12 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Liloan Elementary School
Willy B. Wenceslao Memorial National High School
San Sebastian Elementary School
San Sebastian National High School
Santander Central Elementary School
Pasil Elementary School
Bunlan Elementary School
Cabutongan Elementary School
Liptong Elementary School
Talisay Elementary School
Lyceum of Cebu, Santander Campus
Santander National High School
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Radio Stations near Santander Poblacion

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radyo Natin Argao AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Santander Poblacion

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Cata-al World War Ⅱ Museum
Museo Oslob
Museo Vicente
National Museum of the Philippines - Dumaguete
Rodolfo B. Gonzales Museum of Natural History
Silliman Anthropology Museum
Whale Bone Museum

Libraries in Santander Poblacion

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Amlan Municipal Library0.0
Balili Barangay Library0.0
Bulak Library0.0
Dumaguete City Public Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Main Library0.0
Negros Oriental Library Hub0.0

Farmers Markets in Santander Poblacion

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Amlan Public Market
Bacong Public Market
Bagacay Farmers' Market
Bais City Public Market
Boljoon Public Market
Daro Satellite Market
Dauin Mega Market
Dumaguete City Public Market
Fish Market
Fish With Debones Service
Fishmarket
Malabuyoc Public Market
Mangnao Wet Market
Oslob Public Market
Pamplona New Public Market
Public Market Building № 2
Samboan Public Market
San Jose Public Market
Santander Public Market
Sibulan Public Market
Tanjay Public Market
Valencia Public Market

Hotels in Santander Poblacion

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Albion Beach Resort
Bonga Villa Resort
Eden Resort
MDF Beach Resort
Port Avenue 500
The Farm

Restaurants in Santander Poblacion

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Belgian Bistro
Felice
Felice Ristorante Italiano
Pebbles Restaurant
Port Avenue

Bus Stations in Santander Poblacion

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Sunrays Bus Liner
To cebu and moalboal

Gas Stations in Santander Poblacion

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FilOil
Petron
PH #1358502482

Banks in Santander Poblacion

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PD Santander Branch

Airports Near Santander Poblacion

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bohol-Panglao International AirportTAGMedium Airport
Sibulan AirportDGTMedium Airport
Alvarez AirportSmall Airport
Basay Emergency AirportSmall Airport
Siquijor AirportSmall Airport
Tambo AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santander Poblacion

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Birhen sa Carmen
Seventh-Day Adventist Church
St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
61 m (200 ft)
Area
35.7 km² (13.8 mi²)
Founded
1867
Postal Code
6026
Website
santander.gov.ph/

🇵🇭 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 Santander Poblacion

What is the population of Santander Poblacion?

Santander Poblacion has a population of 2,541 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 62.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santander Poblacion?

Santander Poblacion 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 80°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.8 inches.

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