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Santa Monica
City in Surigao del Norte, Philippines
Overview
Santa Monica is a small, coastal municipality located on Siargao Island in Surigao del Norte, Philippines, known for its tranquil beaches, friendly communities, and laid-back island lifestyle. It offers authentic local culture alongside access to natural beauty and simple comforts. The town makes an excellent base for exploring unspoiled beaches and rural Philippine life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Surigao del Norte
Population
9,757
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
10.03°, 126.00°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
61
LGBTQ+ Safety
42
Traffic Safety
49
Food Safety
44
Monthly Cost · estimate
$483
Local Cost
$196
Local Income
$135
Cashless
27
English
64
Temperature
27.9°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
27.4°C
Record High
31.2°C
Record Low
24.9°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
3668 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IAO
Distance
19 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 63/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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