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Catbalogan
City in Western Samar, Philippines
Overview
Catbalogan, the capital of Western Samar, is a lively port city known for its rich history and cultural heritage. Its waterfront, busy markets, and friendly communities make it a gateway to island adventures and local cuisine in Eastern Visayas.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Western Samar
Population
107,896
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
11.80°, 124.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
56
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$525
Local Cost
$260
Local Income
$230
Cashless
32
English
45
Temperature
27.2°C
Summer Avg
28.0°C
Winter Avg
26.0°C
Record High
33.9°C
Record Low
21.8°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
2763 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CYP
Distance
32 km
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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 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 68/100.
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