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Samal
City in Davao del Norte, Philippines
Overview
Samal, officially the Island Garden City of Samal, is a tropical paradise in Davao del Norte, Philippines. Known for its clear waters, sandy beaches, and relaxed island lifestyle, it caters to both adventure seekers and those craving quiet escapes. The city provides an authentic blend of local culture and natural beauty, making it a favorite among domestic and international tourists.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Davao del Norte
Population
40,843
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
7.05°, 125.73°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
65
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
72
Monthly Cost · estimate
$745
Local Cost
$337
Local Income
$230
Cashless
35
English
55
Temperature
27.5°C
Summer Avg
27.7°C
Winter Avg
26.9°C
Record High
36.0°C
Record Low
20.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
2123 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DVO
Distance
13 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: 64/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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