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Santo Tomas, Philippines

Ilocos · Philippines

Santo Tomas is a small town in Ilocos, Philippines with a population of 0. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

26 ft Elevation 8 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
176.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Santo Tomas

Santo Tomas

Santo Tomás, officially the Municipality of Santo Tomas, is a coastal municipality in the province of La Union, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 42,777 people.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain176.0 in/yr
Sunny Days321/yr
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Coordinates16.2798°, 120.3792°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceIlocos
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation176.0 inches (4,469 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santo Tomas

Santo Tomas is a small town in Philippines (Ilocos) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 176.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Santo Tomas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 321 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 176.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above Philippines avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days321 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area24.7 sq mi (64.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates16.2798°N, 120.3792°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 176.0"
363% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 23.30"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

759 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jul 16, 1990 4 km E of Macapsing, Philippines M7.7 108 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 89 km
Jul 27, 2022 11 km NE of Bantay, Philippines M7.0 146 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 69 km
Mar 19, 1992 7 km NNW of Besao, Philippines M6.3 108 km
Jan 6, 2000 Luzon, Philippines M6.2 98 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 148 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 52 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 104 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 18 km
Jun 16, 2012 37 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M5.9 116 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 61 km
Jun 14, 2000 24 km W of Tamorong, Philippines M5.7 117 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 8 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 77 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 107 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 59 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 108 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 129 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 3 26 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 97 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 96 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 257 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 42 km
2024 Yinxing Category 4 241 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 243 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 111 km
2023 Saola Category 4 271 km
2022 Noru Category 4 101 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 237 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 122 km
2020 Goni Category 3 295 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 205 km
2018 Yutu Category 3 40 km
2016 Haima Category 4 210 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 52 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 1 259 km
2016 Tokage Category 1 237 km
2015 Noul Category 5 290 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

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

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 108 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 89 km
2022 N. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 0.1 m 11 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 126 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 128 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 139 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 174 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.2 in Coldest, Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.3 in
March 81°F (27°C) 0.7 in
April 83°F (29°C) 1.6 in
May 84°F (29°C) 8.3 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 13.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 19.0 in
August 80°F (27°C) 23.3 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 14.5 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in
November 80°F (26°C) 2.6 in
December 78°F (26°C) 0.7 in

Santo Tomas has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 91.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (23.3") and January the driest (0.2").

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Schools in Santo Tomas

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Baybay Elementary School
Santo Tomas Central Elementary School
Cabaruan Integrated School
Tococ Elementary School
Ubagan Elementary School
Narvacan Elementary School
Balaoc Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Santo Tomas

12 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
98.3 Love Radio Dagupan pop MP3 64 kbps
Easy Rock Baguio MP3 96 kbps
Yes The Best Dagupan MP3 64 kbps
Radyo Natin Iba filipino, music AAC 64 kbps
GV 99.1 hot adult contemporary MP3
Love Radio Tarlac MP3 96 kbps
Star FM Dagupan AAC
Love Radio Dagupan MP3 64 kbps
Easy Rock La Union 106.7 FM hot ac, opm MP3 64 kbps
106.7 Hot FM Agoo hot ac, opm MP3 64 kbps
106.7 Easy Rock La Union classic rock, hot ac MP3 64 kbps
DZAG FM RP1 Agoo 97.1 music, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Santo Tomas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arko Ni Apo Art Gallery
Baguio Museum
Bell House
BenCab Museum
Benguet Provincial Capitol Museum
Clinton Museum
Dayew na Pangasinan
General Emilio Aguinaldo Museum
Museo de Mangaldan - Heritage and Museum Center
Museo Iloko
Museo Kordilyera
PMA
Presidential Museum
SLU Museum of Igorot Cultures & Arts

Libraries in Santo Tomas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Baguio City Library0.0
Benguet Provincial Library0.0
Dagupan City Public Library0.0
Dr. Eufranio Chan Eriguel Congressional E-Library0.0
Easter College Library0.0
Library Hub0.0
Main Library0.0
Pangasinan Provincial Libarary0.0
SLU Senior High Library0.0
SLU-LHS JHS Library0.0
SLU-LHS JHS Library0.0
University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Santo Tomas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Aringay Public Market
Baguio City Market
Binalonan Food Terminal
Binalonan Public Market
Block 4 - Hilltop Public Market
Burgos Public Market
Caba Municipal Market
Camdas Satellite Market
Camdas Satellite Market
Camp 1 Public Market
Central Balili Public Market
Concessionaire Area (Food, Souvenir, Tailor, Post)
Engineer's Hill Satellite Market
Fish Market
Fruits and vegetables street market
Fruits and vegetables street market
Hangar Market/Vegetables section
Harrison Night Market
Hyperbola General Merchandise
Hyperbola General Merchandise
Irisan Roadside Market
Jadee's Mini Market
KM5 Talipapa
La Trinidad Old Public Market
La Trinidad Public Market
La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post
Laoac Public Market
Laoac Public Market
Laoac Superstore
Malingas Market
Manaoag Public Market - Dry Section
Manaoag Public Market - Wet Section
Mangaldan Public Market
Military Cut-off Talipapa
Military Cut-off Talipapa
Pozorrubio Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Pugo Public Market
Pugo Public Market
Rosario New Marketplace
Rosario Public Market
Rusela Heights
Sablan Public Market
San Carlos Heights Satellite Market
San Carlos Heights Satellite Market
San Jacinto Public Market
San Vicente Satellite Market
San Vicente Satellite Market
Santo Tomas Public Market
Slaughter House Barangay Flea Market
Slaughter House Barangay Flea Market
Tubao Public Market

Restaurants in Santo Tomas

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Buggy's Bulalohan, Kambingan, Isdaan, atbp.
Mang Andok's Bulaluhan & Eatery

Gas Stations in Santo Tomas

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centrum Fuel
Racer
REG Gasoline Station
REG Gasoline Station

Breweries in Santo Tomas

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Baguio Craft Brewery
Baguio Craft Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Santo Tomas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santo Tomas

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Loakan AirportBAGMedium Airport
San Fernando AirportSFEMedium Airport
Binalonan AirportSmall Airport
Cabaluyan AirstripSmall Airport
Carmen (Rosales) AirstripSmall Airport
Cojuangco AirstripSmall Airport
Hermana Mayor Island AirstripSmall Airport
Hermana Menor Island AirstripSmall Airport
Lepanto Mines AirstripSmall Airport
Lingayen AirportSmall Airport
Nampicuan AirstripSmall Airport
Pinili AirstripSmall Airport
Poon Coto AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Santo Tomas

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
KAYA Wellness Retreats
Serenity in the Steps

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santo Tomas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Guardian Angel Parish - Shrine of Nuestra Señora Virgen del Mar Cautiva

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
42 m (138 ft)
Area
64.0 km² (24.7 mi²)
Postal Code
2516
Website
santotomaslaunion.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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What is the weather like in Santo Tomas?

Santo Tomas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 321 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 176.0 inches.

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