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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 · estimate
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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