San Jose at a glance
- San Jose has a population of about 140,000.
- It's part of Mimaropa.
- It's about 255 km to Quezon City, the country's largest city.
- Towns nearby: Magsaysay (9 km), Calintaan (28 km) and Bulalacao (30 km).
Dating by city / Philippines / Mimaropa / San Jose
Singles in San Jose, Mimaropa
Members from San Jose and towns within 50 km who make their profile public will appear here.
Where to meet in San Jose
Ask the other person to pick their favourite café in San Jose. It tells you something about them, and they will feel at ease on familiar ground.
Staying safe
- Meet in busy public places and tell a friend where you are going.
- Never send money to people you met online.
- Report and block anyone who makes you uncomfortable.
Dating in San Jose: questions and answers
How far around San Jose can I search?
Within 50 km of San Jose there are 7 towns and cities — Mansalay, Bulalacao and Calintaan among them — with more than 210,000 residents in all. You set the distance yourself in the filters, from 10 km up to 500 km — or choose “Any distance”.
Is online dating in San Jose free on YADate?
Yes. YADate is a free online dating site, in San Jose and everywhere else: profiles, search filters, likes, messages, voice messages and gifts cost nothing, and there is no premium plan. The only limits are daily caps against spam, such as 40 new conversations a day.
Are the profiles near San Jose real?
YADate never creates fake profiles or writes on behalf of people who don't exist. A moderator checks every photo before it appears, every member confirms an email address, and any profile can be reported. Anyone who asks for money or pushes you to move to another app straight away is worth reporting.
Can I meet someone who doesn't live in San Jose?
Yes. In the filters you can search around any other city, in the Philippines or abroad.
Dating tips
Profile & photos
How to write a profile that gets replies
Your profile is your first hello. How to write a few honest lines and choose photos that make people want to start a conversation.
First messages
First messages that actually start a conversation
“Hi, how are you?” rarely gets far. How to write a first message that is easy and pleasant to answer — with examples you can adapt.
First dates
First date ideas that are easy and safe
The best first dates are short, public and relaxed. Ideas that leave room to talk — plus simple safety habits that let you enjoy the meeting.