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Virac
City in Catanduanes, Philippines
Overview
Virac, the capital of Catanduanes, is a laid-back seaside city that serves as the gateway to the island's natural wonders such as pristine beaches, rolling hills, and waterfalls. Known for its warm locals, lively markets, and coastal charm, Virac is an excellent base for exploring the rest of Catanduanes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Catanduanes
Population
75,135
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
13.61°, 124.12°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$658
Local Cost
$363
Local Income
$230
Cashless
25
English
60
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
26.3°C
Record High
32.3°C
Record Low
22.5°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
3650 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VRC
Distance
10 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.
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: 75/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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