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Balading
City in Albay, Philippines
Overview
Balading is a small rural town in Albay set amid scenic rice fields and overlooked by the majestic Mt. Mayon. The town exudes a friendly, laid-back vibe and offers authentic glimpses of Filipino provincial life. It's ideal for those seeking off-the-beaten-path experiences and a peaceful atmosphere.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Albay
Population
2,755
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
13.39°, 123.71°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$430
Local Cost
$232
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
55
Temperature
26.9°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
25.7°C
Record High
34.2°C
Record Low
21.0°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
3398 mm
Internet Speed
147 Mbps
Upload
145 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
LGP
Distance
26 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 13 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 52/100.
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