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Dumaguete
City in Negros Oriental, Philippines
Overview
Dumaguete, known as the 'City of Gentle People,' is a laid-back coastal city on Negros Oriental's southeastern tip. With a thriving student scene, historic sites, and easy ferry access to surrounding islands, it offers a balanced blend of culture, nature, and convenience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Negros Oriental
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
9.30°, 123.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$760
Local Cost
$328
Local Income
$320
Cashless
40
English
75
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
26.2°C
Winter Avg
25.4°C
Record High
35.9°C
Record Low
19.4°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1729 mm
Internet Speed
197 Mbps
Upload
201 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
DGT
Distance
8 km
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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 18 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 82/100.
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