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Baras
City in Batanes, Philippines
Overview
Baras, located in the picturesque province of Batanes, is a charming town known for its verdant hills, rustic stone houses, and stunning coastal scenery. It offers travelers a serene escape with a strong sense of community and a unique blend of Ivatan culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Batanes
Population
91,099
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
11.18°, 125.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
73
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$605
Local Cost
$400
Local Income
$200
Cashless
20
English
56
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
27.2°C
Winter Avg
25.8°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
20.5°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
3065 mm
Internet Speed
126 Mbps
Upload
107 Mbps
Latency
46 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TAC
Distance
5 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 4 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 62/100.
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