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Culion
City in Palawan, Philippines
Overview
Culion is a peaceful island town in Palawan, Philippines, renowned for its intriguing history as a former leprosy colony and natural scenery. Visitors are drawn by its quiet charm, preserved colonial architecture, and proximity to pristine beaches and reefs. Culion offers an authentic local experience away from mainstream tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Palawan
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
11.82°, 119.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$730
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$180
Cashless
25
English
45
Temperature
28.0°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
27.2°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
22.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
2600 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
USU
Distance
45 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.
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 55/100.
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