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Borongan
City in Eastern Samar, Philippines
Overview
Borongan, the capital of Eastern Samar, is a charming coastal city known for its beautiful beaches, laid-back vibe, and friendly locals. It is a gateway to natural attractions and traditional Eastern Visayan culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Eastern Samar
Population
71,431
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
11.59°, 125.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
54
Female Safety
44
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$478
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$180
Cashless
30
English
56
Temperature
26.6°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
25.6°C
Record High
34.6°C
Record Low
19.8°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
3169 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TAC
Distance
45 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: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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