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Balud
City in Masbate, Philippines
Overview
Balud is a charming municipality located in the province of Masbate, Philippines. Renowned for its natural beauty, local markets, and laid-back ambiance, the town offers visitors an authentic rural Filipino experience with scenic landscapes and friendly locals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Masbate
Population
40,236
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
11.91°, 122.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$443
Local Cost
$218
Local Income
$160
Cashless
20
English
58
Temperature
27.9°C
Summer Avg
28.4°C
Winter Avg
26.7°C
Record High
32.7°C
Record Low
23.1°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2394 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RXS
Distance
36 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: 42/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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