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Tagapul-an
City in Western Samar, Philippines
Overview
Tagapul-an is a serene coastal town on the island of Western Samar, known for its friendly locals and tranquil island lifestyle. With just over 9,000 residents, visitors are welcomed into a tight-knit community surrounded by lush nature and beautiful seascapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Province
Western Samar
Population
9,139
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
12.06°, 124.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$475
Local Cost
$212
Local Income
$100
Cashless
15
English
50
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
47 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 2025-12-07.
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 44/100.
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