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Santo Tomas, Philippines

Caraga · Philippines

Santo Tomas is a small town in Caraga, Philippines with a population of 3,055. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,055 Population 36/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
119.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Santo Tomas

Santo Tomas

Santo Tomas, officially the City of Santo Tomas, is a component city in the province of Batangas, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 226,772 people.

People

Population3,055
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain119.4 in/yr
Sunny Days124/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population3,055
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates8.1858°, 125.8039°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCaraga
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation119.4 inches (3,032 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santo Tomas

Santo Tomas is a small town in Philippines (Caraga) with a population of 3,055. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 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 119.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Santo Tomas 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 124 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 119.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.2°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days124 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area85.6 sq mi (221.8 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates8.1858°N, 125.8039°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 119.4"
214% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 15.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 8.11"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,540 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.1. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 26, 2025.

May 17, 1992 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M7.1 140 km
May 11, 1993 3 km E of Manay, Philippines M7.0 137 km
Feb 18, 1991 18 km E of Aras-asan, Philippines M7.0 106 km
Aug 2, 2024 20 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.8 89 km
Nov 13, 1991 4 km ESE of Hinatuan, Philippines M6.8 65 km
Oct 25, 1990 13 km E of Tidman, Philippines M6.5 74 km
Aug 3, 2024 44 km E of Barcelona, Philippines M6.3 114 km
Apr 24, 1991 50 km ENE of Aras-asan, Philippines M6.3 140 km
Sep 15, 1997 23 km ESE of Barcelona, Philippines M6.2 93 km
Nov 2, 2012 2 km NW of Tigao, Philippines M6.1 121 km
Jan 27, 1996 26 km E of Tigao, Philippines M6.0 130 km
Feb 1, 2023 1 km NW of Babag, Philippines M6.0 57 km
Mar 26, 1990 5 km ENE of Jagupit, Philippines M5.9 121 km
Mar 30, 1994 2 km NNW of La Paz, Philippines M5.9 104 km
Mar 7, 2023 6 km SE of Manat, Philippines M5.9 82 km
Feb 10, 2024 8 km W of Esperanza, Philippines M5.8 61 km
Sep 20, 1994 18 km E of Baculin, Philippines M5.8 134 km
May 15, 1993 9 km SE of Santiago, Philippines M5.8 141 km
Apr 11, 2017 8 km N of Osias, Philippines M5.8 123 km
Jul 27, 2020 3 km N of La Paz, Philippines M5.8 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Kalmaegi Category 2 274 km
2021 Rai Category 5 203 km
2013 Haiyan Category 5 291 km
2012 Bopha Category 5 44 km
1995 Zack Category 2 252 km
1994 Axel Category 3 292 km
1994 Owen Category 1 224 km
1993 Nell Category 1 142 km
1990 Mike Category 4 230 km
1988 Skip Category 4 296 km
1986 Marge Category 2 153 km
1984 Ike Category 4 153 km
1982 Nelson Category 3 246 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1929 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 136 km
2023 E. MINDANAO ISLAND Earthquake 0.3 m 3 81 km
2025 MINDANAO ISLAND, PHILIPPINES Earthquake 0.3 m 10 140 km
1921 PHILIPPINE TRENCH Earthquake 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Leonard Range (93 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Leonard Range Stratovolcano 1,080 m (3,543 ft) 120 93 km
Apo Stratovolcano 2,938 m (9,639 ft) Unknown 146 km
Camiguin Stratovolcano(es) 1,552 m (5,092 ft) 1953 168 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 15.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 78°F (26°C) 10.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in
April 81°F (27°C) 8.1 in Driest
May 82°F (28°C) 9.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in
November 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in
December 79°F (26°C) 12.1 in

Santo Tomas has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 119.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.4") and April the driest (8.1").

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Schools in Santo Tomas

20 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Santo Tomas National High School
Linatawan Primary School
Maitom Elementary School
San Vicente National High School
Kimondo Elementary School
Violanta Elementary School
Dona Adela Central Elementary School
Panagangan National High School
Santa Teresa Elementary School
Santo Tomas Elementary School
Angeles Primary School
Guitas Elementary School
Waloe National High School
Waloe Elementary School
Paciencia Elementary School
Magaud National High School
Magaud Elementary School
Manawe Elementary School
La Paz Central Elementary School
La Paz National High School
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Farmers Markets in Santo Tomas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bayugan 3 Tabuan
Bunawan Public Market
Bunawan Tabuan
OLD Tabu-tabuan
Public Market
Rosario Public Market
Sayon Public Market

Gas Stations in Santo Tomas

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PH #1006781331

Airports Near Santo Tomas

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bislig AirportBPHMedium Airport
Consuelo Airstrip 1Small Airport
Kasapa AirstripSmall Airport
La Filipina AirportSmall Airport
La Libertad AirstripSmall Airport
Lapanday Foods Macgum AirportSmall Airport
Lunga-og AirportSmall Airport
Mawab AirstripSmall Airport
MEPI AerodromeSmall Airport
Mindanao Rainbow Agricultural Development Services AirportSmall Airport
Neda AirstripSmall Airport
New Sambog AirstripSmall Airport
Sampao AirstripSmall Airport
Sumifru Tagbina AirportSmall Airport
TADECO Santo Tomas AirstripSmall Airport
Tagum Airport / Pangi (Rico Vista) AirstripSmall Airport
UDEV AirportSmall Airport
Union AirstripSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
335 m (1,099 ft)
Area
1,462.7 km² (564.6 mi²)
Postal Code
8507

🇵🇭 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 Santo Tomas

What is the population of Santo Tomas?

Santo Tomas has a population of 3,055 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 85.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santo Tomas?

Santo Tomas 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 124 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 119.4 inches.

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