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Bankaw
City in Cagayan, Philippines
Overview
Bankaw is a small, riverside town in Cagayan, Philippines, known for its lush rice paddies and laid-back rural atmosphere. With just under 4,000 residents, it offers a deep dive into local Filipino culture away from tourist crowds. Visitors come for the scenic river views, community events, and authentic northern Luzon hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Cagayan
Population
3,908
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
5.02°, 120.01°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$480
Local Cost
$197
Local Income
$180
Cashless
10
English
30
Temperature
27.8°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
27.4°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
25.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1785 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TWT
Distance
30 km
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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 2025-12-07.
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 45/100.
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