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Balagtas
City in Batanes, Philippines
Overview
Balagtas, located in the scenic Batanes region, is a compact yet lively town noted for its strong sense of community, traditional Ivatan culture, and picturesque rural landscapes. Visitors enjoy a blend of heritage sites, local markets, and natural scenery unique to the northern Philippines.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Batanes
Population
80,221
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
11.13°, 124.52°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
68
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$655
Local Cost
$430
Local Income
$310
Cashless
25
English
65
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
26.7°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
22.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2222 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OMC
Distance
10 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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