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San Sebastian
City in Batanes, Philippines
Overview
San Sebastian in Batanes is a small, coastal municipality famed for its peaceful pace, pristine landscapes, and strong Ivatan heritage. Set amidst rolling hills and sparkling seas, the town offers a unique glimpse into local island life far from the tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Batanes
Population
9,110
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
11.71°, 125.02°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$480
Local Cost
$320
Local Income
$200
Cashless
35
English
65
Temperature
26.6°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
25.6°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
19.8°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
3169 mm
Internet Speed
117 Mbps
Upload
113 Mbps
Latency
120 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
3
Transport
11
Walk Score
11
Footways
22.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 35 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 65/100.
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