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Mercedes
City in Albay, Philippines
Overview
Mercedes, Albay is a lively coastal town in the Bicol region known for its fresh seafood, scenic waterfronts, and friendly community spirit. It is a gateway to nature adventures and authentic Filipino culture. With accessible services and a laid-back atmosphere, it's a welcome retreat from busy city life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Albay
Population
53,702
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
14.11°, 123.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$467
Local Cost
$218
Local Income
$180
Cashless
30
English
55
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
25.9°C
Record High
35.1°C
Record Low
21.6°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
3340 mm
Internet Speed
76 Mbps
Upload
65 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DTE
Distance
4 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 64 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 56/100.
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