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Marawi

City in Lanao del Sur, Philippines

Overview

Marawi is the capital city of Lanao del Sur, known for its lakeside setting, deep Islamic heritage, and resilient communities. The city offers unique cultural experiences and scenic vistas of Lake Lanao, though it is still recovering from conflict and urban renewal.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Lanao del Sur
Population
259,993
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
8.02°, 124.22°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
25
Female Safety
30
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$495
Local Cost
$220
Local Income
$190
Cashless
20
English
45
Temperature
23.0°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
22.3°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
13.0°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
2296 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
IGN
Distance
12 km

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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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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