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Santa Maria

City in Ilocos Sur, Philippines

Overview

Santa Maria in Ilocos Sur is a charming provincial town in the Philippines, renowned for its historic Church of Our Lady of the Assumption and tranquil countryside. With a welcoming community and a laid-back atmosphere, it's an ideal destination for those seeking cultural immersion and rural beauty.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Ilocos Sur
Population
30,076
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
17.37°, 120.50°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$515
Local Cost
$300
Local Income
$230
Cashless
35
English
70
Temperature
25.7°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
24.2°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
15.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
2728 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
Distance

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 70/100.

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