Taganak

City in Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, Philippines

Overview

Taganak is a small, off-the-beaten-path island town located near the southern tip of the Philippines, within the Turtle Islands group. It offers raw natural beauty, a laid-back atmosphere, and a glimpse into coastal and island life far from urban centers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Philippines
Region
Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
6.07°, 118.31°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
20
Female Safety
25
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
40
Monthly Cost
$413
Local Cost
$222
Local Income
$180
Cashless
15
English
35
Temperature
27.2°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
26.6°C
Record High
32.0°C
Record Low
23.1°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
2884 mm
Internet Speed
98 Mbps
Upload
8 Mbps
Latency
44 ms
City Vibrancy
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
SDK
Distance
34 km

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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 50/100.