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Basco
City in Cagayan Valley, Philippines
Overview
Basco, the capital of Batanes province, is a picturesque coastal town surrounded by lush hills and dramatic cliffs overlooking the Luzon Strait. With its laid-back vibe, traditional Ivatan culture, and scenic landscapes, Basco offers a tranquil escape off the beaten path.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Region
Cagayan Valley
Population
9,647
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
20.45°, 121.97°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
80
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost · estimate
$605
Local Cost
$345
Local Income
$170
Cashless
20
English
50
Temperature
26.7°C
Summer Avg
28.9°C
Winter Avg
23.9°C
Record High
30.8°C
Record Low
18.1°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1988 mm
Internet Speed
61 Mbps
Upload
16 Mbps
Latency
46 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
9
Walk Score
9
Footways
18.0
Airport
BSO
Distance
1 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 67/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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