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Siargao Island
The surfing capital of the Philippines with the famous Cloud 9 break, palm-fringed lagoons, and rock pools.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Caraga, Philippines · Asia
Santa Monica is worth a stop: 15 minutes from San Benito, 19km from Siargao Island.
Santa Monica is a town located in Caraga, Philippines. With a population of 2,284, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Santa Monica sits in Philippines, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Manila time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Santa Monica to your route.
Santa Monica, officially the Municipality of Sta. Monica (Surigaonon: Lungsod nan Santa Monica; Tagalog: Bayan ng Santa Monica), is a municipality in the province of Surigao del Norte, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 9,757 people.
It is also known as Sapao. Santa Monica is one of theRead more
two northernmost towns of Siargao Island. The other is the municipality of Burgos.
Although many sources refer to it as "Santa Monica" it is officially named "Sta. Monica".
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Santa Monica is located in Caraga, Philippines, Asia. The coordinates are 10.0200 latitude, 126.0383 longitude.
Santa Monica has a population of approximately 2,284 people, making it a town in Philippines.
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2 notable places within an hour's drive.
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The surfing capital of the Philippines with the famous Cloud 9 break, palm-fringed lagoons, and rock pools.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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The Philippines' premier surfing spot on Siargao Island, a world-class reef break with a perfect hollow barrel wave.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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