Bakung
City in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines
Overview
Bakung is a small but culturally rich town in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines, set amid rice fields and rolling hills. Its predominantly Maranao community is known for warm hospitality, traditional crafts, and distinctive Islamic architecture.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Region
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Population
3,185
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
4.89°, 119.79°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
30
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$337
Local Cost
$210
Local Income
$110
Cashless
15
English
20
Temperature
27.8°C
Summer Avg
27.9°C
Winter Avg
27.4°C
Record High
30.9°C
Record Low
25.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1785 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TWT
Distance
18 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 55/100.