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Santiago
City in Ilocos Sur, Philippines
Overview
Santiago is a seaside town in Ilocos Sur, best known for Santiago Cove, nicknamed the 'Boracay of the North' for its fine white sand and clear waters. The city is a blend of quiet provincial life, stunning natural scenery, and authentic Filipino hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Ilocos Sur
Population
19,771
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
17.27°, 120.42°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
73
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$473
Local Cost
$228
Local Income
$220
Cashless
30
English
65
Temperature
25.7°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
24.2°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
15.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
2728 mm
Internet Speed
25 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 65/100.
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