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San Jose de Buan
City in Western Samar, Philippines
Overview
San Jose de Buan is a tranquil town set amidst the rainforests and rivers of Western Samar. Known for its friendly community, eco-tourism sites, and rural charm, it offers an authentic experience of provincial Philippines far from the usual tourist trail.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Western Samar
Population
7,939
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
12.07°, 124.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$373
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$200
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
46 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 60/100.
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