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Santo Tomas, Philippines

Central Luzon · Philippines

Santo Tomas is a small city in Central Luzon, Philippines with a population of 5,138. Elevation: 289 ft (88 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

5,138 Population 50/sq mi density
289 ft Elevation 88 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
92.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Manila Timezone

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About Santo Tomas

Santo Tomas

Santo Tomas, officially the Municipality of Santo Tomas, is a municipality in the province of Pampanga, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 44,376 people.

People

Population5,138
Density50/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain92.8 in/yr
Sunny Days328/yr
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Population5,138
Population Density50 / sq mi
Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Coordinates15.7498°, 120.9624°
TimezoneAsia/Manila
Country🇵🇭 Philippines
State / ProvinceCentral Luzon
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation92.8 inches (2,357 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santo Tomas

Santo Tomas is a small city in Philippines (Central Luzon) with a population of 5,138. The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet (88 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 92.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Manila.

Climate in Santo Tomas

Santo Tomas has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1878 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / 31.7° 19.8
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / 32.7° 17.5
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / 34.3° 20.1
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / 36.2° 51.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / 35.7° 176.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / 33.8° 209.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / 32.3° 348.4
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / 31.8° 371.1
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / 32.1° 311.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / 32.4° 213.6
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / 32.5° 94.4
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / 31.9° 45.0
Santo Tomas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 78°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 328 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 92.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 289 feet.

Temperature

78°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average80.7°F
49% above Philippines avg
January Average78°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days328 days/yr

Geography

Elevation289 ft (88 m)
Area102.2 sq mi (264.7 km²)
Population Density50/sq mi
Coordinates15.7498°N, 120.9624°W
TimezoneAsia/Manila

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 92.8"
144% above Philippines avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 15.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

642 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 24 km
Dec 11, 1999 14 km WNW of Bolitoc, Philippines M7.3 131 km
Jul 17, 1990 14 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M6.5 83 km
Apr 22, 2019 3 km WSW of San Francisco, Philippines M6.1 101 km
Jul 17, 1990 10 km ESE of Ambuclao, Philippines M6.1 77 km
Jan 6, 2003 25 km WSW of Bolitoc, Philippines M6.0 140 km
Jul 25, 2011 Luzon, Philippines M5.9 133 km
Nov 20, 1996 3 km ENE of Taloy, Philippines M5.9 81 km
Jan 10, 2015 5 km NW of Mabayo, Philippines M5.9 133 km
Jul 20, 1990 8 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.8 71 km
Jun 15, 1991 6 km WSW of Calingcuan, Philippines M5.7 68 km
Jul 21, 1990 11 km WNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.7 73 km
Jan 13, 2008 4 km SSE of Bontoc, Philippines M5.7 144 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km NNE of Caronoan West, Philippines M5.7 80 km
Jun 19, 2000 4 km WNW of Santa Maria, Philippines M5.7 148 km
Dec 22, 1997 Luzon, Philippines M5.6 146 km
Jul 16, 1990 19 km NNW of Salinas, Philippines M5.6 86 km
Jul 23, 1990 6 km S of Loacan, Philippines M5.6 88 km
Jul 16, 1990 2 km N of Halog West, Philippines M5.6 92 km
Jun 15, 1991 17 km WNW of Babo-Pangulo, Philippines M5.6 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2025 Fung-wong Category 4 61 km
2025 Matmo Category 1 138 km
2025 Co-may Category 1 161 km
2024 Usagi Category 4 261 km
2024 Man-yi Category 4 53 km
2024 Ewiniar Category 2 163 km
2024 Toraji Category 1 123 km
2023 Saola Category 4 228 km
2022 Noru Category 4 57 km
2022 Ma-on Category 1 235 km
2021 Conson Category 1 262 km
2020 Goni Category 4 217 km
2020 Vamco Category 3 72 km
2020 Molave Category 2 296 km
2019 Kammuri Category 4 284 km
2018 Mangkhut Category 5 255 km
2018 Yutu Category 4 106 km
2016 Haima Category 4 238 km
2016 Sarika Category 4 33 km
2016 Nock-ten Category 3 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.3 m (14 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1970 PHILIPPINE SEA Earthquake 4.3 m 15 80 km
1990 W. LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 2.0 m 2,412 24 km
1999 LUZON ISLAND Earthquake 1.5 m 5 131 km
1880 E. LUZON ISLAND Eruption + Earthquake 20 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

9 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arayat (66 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Arayat Stratovolcano 1,026 m (3,366 ft) Unknown 66 km
Pinatubo Stratovolcano 1,486 m (4,875 ft) 1993 95 km
Natib Stratovolcano 1,253 m (4,111 ft) Unknown 129 km
Mariveles Stratovolcano 1,388 m (4,554 ft) -2050 145 km
Laguna Caldera Caldera 743 m (2,438 ft) Unknown 152 km
Ambalatungan Group Compound 2,329 m (7,641 ft) Unknown 175 km
San Pablo Volcanic Field Stratovolcano 1,090 m (3,576 ft) 1350 185 km
Taal Caldera 311 m (1,020 ft) 2020 194 km
Banahaw Complex 2,158 m (7,080 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 78°F (26°C) 0.4 in Coldest, Driest
February 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
March 81°F (27°C) 1.0 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.9 in
May 84°F (29°C) 7.8 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 9.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 14.7 in
August 81°F (27°C) 15.3 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 11.1 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.3 in
November 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in
December 79°F (26°C) 1.5 in

Santo Tomas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 78°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (15.3") and January the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Santo Tomas

23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Theophilus Academic and School of Values
San Jose City National High School
Delaen Elementary School
Kumabol Elementary School
Abar 2nd Elementary School
Camanacsacan Elementary School
Caanawan High School
Caanawan Elementary School
Sinipit Bubon Elementary School
Santo Niño 2nd Elementary School
Ciriaco Esteban Elementary School
Licaong Elementary School
San Jose West Central School
Saint Joseph School Elementary Department
Santo Tomas Elementary School
Adonai Integrated Montessori School
Bettbien Montessori
San Jose East Central School
St. John Academy
Abar 1st Elementary School
Gracious Shephered Christian Academy
Bettbien High School
Calaocan Elementary School
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Radio Stations near Santo Tomas

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Love Radio Tarlac MP3 96 kbps

Libraries in Santo Tomas

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
E-Library0.0
Municipal Library0.0
San Jose City Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Santo Tomas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Bongabon Public Market
Carranglan Public Market
Carranglan Public Market
Guimba Public Market
Guimba Public Market Wet Market Section
Llanera Public Market
Lupao Public Market
Mayapyap Public Market
Mayapyap Public Market
Muñoz City Public Market
New CLSU Marketing Center
Palayan City Public Market
Provincial Market
Provincial Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Public Market
Rizal Public Market
San Jose City Public Market
San Quintin Public Market
Santo Domingo Public Market
Talavera Public Market
Talugtug Public Market
Umingan Public Market

Hotels in Santo Tomas

5 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Farmhouse Hotel & Cafe
Kalapaw Hotel
Maharlika Suites
staycation
Tierra Hotel

Restaurants in Santo Tomas

15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Anthony - Jessette Tallano
Basti's Grill
Dacoco's
DAISY Restobar
Eatery
Goto King
Imelda's Eatery
Jjang Authentic Korean Restaurant kore
Kukai Ichiban Restaurant
Maharlika Suites
Marquez Restaurant
Miapot
Mix and Match Restaurant (2- option Breakfast 6:00 AM - leaves 8:am arrival 1pm (4-6 away)
Old 37
Shakey's

Cafes in Santo Tomas

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Amyazing cakes and coffee shop
Milka Krem
Webpoint

Veterinaries in Santo Tomas

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Veterinary Office
Veterinary Hospital

Bus Stations in Santo Tomas

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baliwag Transit Terminal
San Jose City Central Terminal
Victory Liner San Jose Terminal

Gas Stations in Santo Tomas

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caltex
GT Oil
Petron
Petron
Phoenix
PTT
PTT
Roseville Gas Station

Banks in Santo Tomas

9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Agribank
BDO
EastWest Unibank
Landbank
Landbank
Metrobank
PNB
Producers Bank
RCBC

Airports Near Santo Tomas

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Clark International Airport / Clark Air BaseCRKLarge Airport
Dr. Juan C. Angara AirportBQAMedium Airport
Loakan AirportBAGMedium Airport
Bamban AirfieldSmall Airport
Binalonan AirportSmall Airport
Bitulok AirstripSmall Airport
Cabaluyan AirstripSmall Airport
Carmen (Rosales) AirstripSmall Airport
Cojuangco AirstripSmall Airport
Colonel Ernesto Rabina Air BaseSmall Airport
Fort Magsaysay AirportSmall Airport
Ibonan AirstripSmall Airport
Lingayen AirportSmall Airport
Nampicuan AirstripSmall Airport
Omni Aviation Company (OAC) AirstripSmall Airport
PAL Aviation and Omni RunwaySmall Airport
Pinili AirstripSmall Airport
Woodland AirparkSmall Airport
Woodland AirparkSmall Airport

Post Offices in Santo Tomas

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
DHL
JRS Express
PHLPost

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santo Tomas

11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Aglipayan Church
Christian Spiritists in the Philippines Inc. Calaocan
Iglesia ni Cristo - Locale of Santo Tomas
Iglesia ni Cristo - Lokal ng Abar
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses
Saint Joseph the Worker Cathedral
San Jose City United Methodist Church
San Jose Conservative Baptist Church
St. Joseph the Husband Church
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Risen In Christ Global Network Ministry

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Manila
Elevation
184 m (604 ft)
Area
186.0 km² (71.8 mi²)
Founded
1894
Postal Code
3121
Website
sjc.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 Santo Tomas

What is the population of Santo Tomas?

Santo Tomas has a population of 5,138 residents and is located in Philippines. The population density is 50 people per square mile, spread across 102.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santo Tomas?

Santo Tomas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 328 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 92.8 inches.

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