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Isabela

City in Basilan, Philippines

Overview

Isabela, the capital of Basilan province, is a lively port city with a diverse cultural heritage and laid-back atmosphere. Known for its lively markets, coastal scenery, and friendly locals, Isabela is an under-the-radar destination for travelers seeking authentic Filipino experiences.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Basilan
Population
65,399
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
6.67°, 121.91°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$520
Local Cost
$234
Local Income
$210
Cashless
20
English
55
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
27.5°C
Record High
31.2°C
Record Low
23.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1598 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ZAM
Distance
33 km

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Neighborhoods
2 areas mapped
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Neighborhoods

Partial

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Isabela City Plaza Lampinigan

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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.
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.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.

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 40/100.

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