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Lantawan

City in Basilan, Philippines

Overview

Lantawan is a quiet municipality on Basilan Island, offering travelers an authentic experience of rural life in the southern Philippines. Characterized by modest coastal villages, friendly locals, and lush tropical scenery, it remains largely untouched by mass tourism.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Basilan
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
6.64°, 121.84°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost · estimate
$340
Local Cost
$187
Local Income
$100
Cashless
15
English
35
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
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
ZAM
Distance
40 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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