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Buan

City in Cagayan, Philippines

Overview

Buan is a small and tranquil town in Cagayan, Philippines, known for its warm hospitality and traditional rural charm. Its landscapes are dotted with rice paddies and local life centers around farming, markets, and community events. Visitors experience an authentic glimpse of northern Philippine provincial life.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Cagayan
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
5.16°, 120.04°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$510
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
35
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
Internet Speed
86 Mbps
Upload
27 Mbps
Latency
49 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
TWT
Distance
35 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 35/100.

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