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Banton
City in Romblon, Philippines
Overview
Banton is a tranquil island municipality in Romblon, Philippines, famed for its unspoiled beaches, ancient fortifications, and laid-back village life. Its small population and remote location make it ideal for travelers in search of authentic island culture and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Romblon
Population
5,848
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
12.95°, 121.83°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$405
Local Cost
$230
Local Income
$120
Cashless
25
English
50
Temperature
27.8°C
Summer Avg
28.5°C
Winter Avg
26.6°C
Record High
32.5°C
Record Low
23.3°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2314 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MRQ
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: 65/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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