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Sitangkai
City in Tawi-Tawi, Philippines
Overview
Sitangkai, known as the 'Venice of the South', is a unique island town in Tawi-Tawi where most life happens on water, with houses and markets built on stilts connected by wooden walkways. It's a distinctive destination for those seeking culture, scenery, and the maritime traditions of the Bajau people.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Tawi-Tawi
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
4.76°, 119.24°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$337
Local Cost
$180
Local Income
$100
Cashless
10
English
35
Temperature
27.8°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
27.3°C
Record High
31.0°C
Record Low
25.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2401 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SXS
Distance
40 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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