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Malinaw

City in Benguet, Philippines

Overview

Malinaw is a small, highland town set in the lush mountains of Benguet, Philippines, known for its cool climate and warm community spirit. While it's off the typical tourist trail, it rewards visitors with verdant landscapes, local culture, and authentic Cordilleran hospitality.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Benguet
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
8.82°, 125.19°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$655
Local Cost
$326
Local Income
$230
Cashless
25
English
45
Temperature
26.3°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
25.5°C
Record High
32.3°C
Record Low
21.1°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
2396 mm
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
BXU
Distance
34 km

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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 40/100.

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