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Santa Maria
City in Davao Occidental, Philippines
Overview
Santa Maria, Davao Occidental is a peaceful rural municipality on the southern coast of Mindanao. It offers a friendly atmosphere and authentic Filipino culture, with a focus on agriculture, fishing, and small-town community life. The nearby beaches and countryside provide opportunities for relaxation and outdoor adventures.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Davao Occidental
Population
30,076
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
6.55°, 125.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$425
Local Cost
$182
Local Income
$180
Cashless
25
English
50
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
27.4°C
Winter Avg
26.7°C
Record High
32.8°C
Record Low
22.5°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1857 mm
Internet Speed
39 Mbps
Upload
41 Mbps
Latency
25 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 17 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 50/100.
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