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Barra
City in Albay, Philippines
Overview
Barra is a small but lively community in Albay, Philippines, known for its welcoming residents, mixed urban-rural character, and proximity to Legazpi City. The town offers an authentic local atmosphere with easy access to the natural beauty of Mayon Volcano. Life in Barra centers on daily commerce, community events, and local dining.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Albay
Population
12,442
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
12.07°, 123.64°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$545
Local Cost
$280
Local Income
$220
Cashless
30
English
60
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
21.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
2334 mm
Internet Speed
71 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
43 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MBT
Distance
33 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 40 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 62/100.
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