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Balas
City in Cagayan, Philippines
Overview
Balas is a small, tranquil town set in Cagayan province, Philippines, known for its rural charm and welcoming community. With picturesque rice fields, friendly locals, and easy access to nature, Balas provides a quiet escape from urban bustle.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Cagayan
Population
2,517
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
6.69°, 122.14°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$424
Local Cost
$194
Local Income
$180
Cashless
15
English
45
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
27.5°C
Record High
31.2°C
Record Low
23.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1598 mm
Internet Speed
2 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
38 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ZAM
Distance
28 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 35/100.
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