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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 · estimate
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$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

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: 45/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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