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Carmen
City in Cotabato, Philippines
Overview
Carmen, set in Cotabato province, is a lively market town surrounded by agricultural landscapes and warm local communities. It offers visitors a genuine experience of rural Filipino culture with access to local cuisine, markets, and scenic nature. The town is a hub for trade and is a base for exploring Mindanao's lesser-known attractions.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Cotabato
Population
79,741
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
7.32°, 124.63°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$579
Local Cost
$278
Local Income
$180
Cashless
25
English
60
Temperature
24.0°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
23.7°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
15.3°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
2551 mm
Internet Speed
3 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CBO
Distance
49 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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 65/100.
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