Matala
City in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
Overview
Matala is a small, tranquil town in Occidental Mindoro, Philippines, known for its warm community atmosphere and picturesque settings among rice fields and rivers. Visitors are drawn to its authentic rural lifestyle, freshwater lakes, and welcoming locals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Occidental Mindoro
Population
2,597
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
13.83°, 121.15°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$430
Local Cost
$225
Local Income
$170
Cashless
20
English
45
Temperature
25.9°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
24.1°C
Record High
37.9°C
Record Low
16.0°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
2747 mm
Internet Speed
123 Mbps
Upload
139 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
CPP
Distance
45 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
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: 38/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.