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Matuguinao
City in Western Samar, Philippines
Overview
Matuguinao is a small riverside town in Western Samar, Philippines, known for its lush scenery, lively local community, and rural charm. With fewer than 8,000 residents, it offers a relaxed pace of life and authentic Philippine provincial experiences.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Western Samar
Population
7,708
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
12.21°, 124.82°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$470
Local Cost
$210
Local Income
$120
Cashless
15
English
35
Temperature
26.0°C
Summer Avg
26.5°C
Winter Avg
24.9°C
Record High
36.1°C
Record Low
18.1°C
Humidity
86%
Precipitation
3333 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CYP
Distance
34 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 2025-12-07.
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 40/100.
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