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Placer
City in Masbate, Philippines
Overview
Placer is a charming, small coastal town in Masbate known for its fishing industry, laid-back lifestyle, and genuine local hospitality. The town offers scenic bays, welcoming neighborhoods, and a taste of rural Philippine culture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Masbate
Population
56,658
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
11.93°, 123.81°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
52
Female Safety
48
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$456
Local Cost
$258
Local Income
$150
Cashless
20
English
52
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
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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.
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 35/100.
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