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Maria Cristina
City in Benguet, Philippines
Overview
Maria Cristina is a small, lively community set in the beautiful region of Benguet, Philippines. Known for its surrounding nature and friendly locals, the city offers an authentic rural experience with easy access to scenic views and local markets. Despite its modest size, Maria Cristina is a gateway to outdoor adventures and local culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Benguet
Population
5,540
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
8.17°, 124.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$525
Local Cost
$280
Local Income
$200
Cashless
20
English
60
Temperature
23.0°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
22.3°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
13.0°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
2296 mm
Internet Speed
47 Mbps
Upload
46 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
IGN
Distance
4 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 1 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 55/100.
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