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Palanas
City in Masbate, Philippines
Overview
Palanas is a tranquil, small town in Masbate, Philippines, set between rolling rice fields and the coast. It offers visitors a chance to experience authentic rural Filipino life, with friendly locals and scenic landscapes. The town is ideal for those looking to unwind away from tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Masbate
Population
28,133
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
12.10°, 123.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$400
Local Cost
$210
Local Income
$200
Cashless
30
English
55
Temperature
27.4°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
33.6°C
Record Low
21.8°C
Humidity
83%
Precipitation
2334 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MBT
Distance
35 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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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