San Antonio, Philippines
San Antonio is a town of 38,617 people in Central Luzon, Philippines, founded in 1849.
Why visit San Antonio
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 10 parks and trails, 25 places to eat, 21 places to stay and 13 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Capones Island lighthouse, A&A farm and Teodoro R. Yangco, historical marker.
Weather in San Antonio
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About San Antonio
San Antonio ( SAN an-TOH-nee-oh; Spanish for "Saint Anthony"), officially the Municipality of San Antonio (Ilocano: Ili ti San Antonio; Tagalog: Bayan ng San Antonio; Sambal: Babali nin San Antonio), is a municipality in the province of Zambales, Philippines. According to the 2024 census, it has a population of 38,617 people.
From the Wikipedia article San Antonio, Zambales (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Travel tips from other travellers: San Antonio on Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Things to do13
Capones Island lighthouse
Lighthouse · 9.0 km
Lighthouse in San Antonio, Philippines
A&A farm
Farm and orchard · 9.7 km
Alejandro/Azucena Paje Farm
Mo-Su 08:00-20:00
1 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks6
Parks, trails and playgrounds10
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Restaurants and cafes25
De Ayre's Pancit Palabok
Restaurant · Palabok
San Marcelino-San Antonio-San Narciso Road, San Antonio
Sanvista Restobar
Restaurant · Regional, Chicken · 6.8 km
Zambales Highway, San Narciso Zambales
24/7
TANO'S FOOD EXPRESS
Restaurant · Regional
L. Madarang Street, San Antonio
Tu-Su 08:00-19:30
13 more on the map.
History
San Antonio was a hunting region where indigenous hunters from the northern towns of Zambales would hunt, and gather. The first settlers from the Paoay area in Ilocos Norte arrived in 1830, and founded the first Spanish settlement that developed into what is now San Antonio.
San Antonio was given the status of district or barrio in 1836. The town mayor in that period was Don Gregorio Banaga. He governed the town from 1836 to 1849. He was succeeded by Don Vicente Lacuesta in 1849, from Teniente Primero to Teniente Absoluto. The last mayor was Don Santiago Ladrillono. He was succeeded by Don Dimas Pascasio as governor in 1856. They selected their leaders every year. In 1891 to 1898, Don Pablo Corpus was the only Capitan Municipal selected then appointed Don Felix Magsaysay as the first President municipal, and many more followed up to 1931 to 1945.
The town was the site of the United States Navy Base known as the U.S. Naval Communications Station San Miguel. After the earthquake and eruption of Mount Pinatubo in 1991, the United States Military decided to abandon its military bases in the Philippines.
From the History section of San Antonio, Zambales on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay21
Churches and places of worship27
Iglesia Ni Cristo, Lokal ng San Marcelino
Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo · 8.1 km
National Highway, San Marcelino
Lokal ng San Antonio, Iglesia ni Cristo
Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo
M.S. Evangelista Street, San Antonio
IGLESIA NI CRISTO Lokal ng San Narciso Maballiguen GWS
Church · Iglesia Ni Cristo · 4.1 km
Cathedral of Saint Sebastian
Church · Iglesia Filipina Independiente · 7.7 km
Fontimayor Street, San Narciso
Church Of Christ
Place of worship · Independent Restorationist
La Paz Street, San Antonio
Holy Child Parish Church
Church · Iglesia Filipina Independiente
San Marcelino-San Antonio-San Narciso Road, San Marcelino
Shopping8
Big Blue General Merchandise
Hardware store · 0.6 km
San Marcelino-San Antonio-San Narciso Road, San Antonio
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries52
Philippine Merchant Marine Academy
School · 6.1 km
1972 San Marcelino-San Antonio-San Narciso Road, San Narciso
Healthcare7
San Antonio Municipal Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy
I. Mendoza Street, San Antonio
Map of San Antonio
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Getting there and nearby towns
Subic Bay International Airport (SFS) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 km away.
- San Narciso 8 km north, about 8 min by car
- San Marcelino 8 km east, about 8 min by car
- Subic 17 km southeast, about 17 min by car
- Olongapo 25 km southeast, about 25 min by car
- Angeles City 58 km northeast, about 58 min by car
- Sasmuan 58 km east, about 58 min by car
- Mabalacat City 60 km northeast, about 1 h by car
- San Fernando 65 km east, about 1 h by car
- Capas 69 km northeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Mariveles 71 km southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, coordinates, regions and time zone
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Teodoro R. Yangco Bust, San Antonio, Zambales, Aug 2025, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Antonio Municipal Hall, Zambales, Aug 2025 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Antonio Central ES, Zambales, Aug 2025, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Antonio Town Proper, Zambales, Aug 2025 (1), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Antonio Municipal Hall, Zambales, Aug 2025 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Antonio Town Proper, Zambales, Aug 2025 (2), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- San Antonio Town Proper, Zambales, Aug 2025 (3), Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 253Poblacion San Antonio, Zambales 19, Judgefloro, CC0
- 253Poblacion San Antonio, Zambales 17, Judgefloro, CC0
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- Teodoro Yangco Monument & Marker in front of the San Antonio Town Hall in Zambales (cropped), Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- SanAntonio,Zambalesjf9167 09, Ramon FVelasquez, CC BY-SA 3.0
- San Antonio IFI Church, Zambales, Aug 2025, Ralff Nestor Nacor, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West View From Capones Island Lighthouse - panoramio, Andrew Martin, CC BY 3.0
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