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Itbayat

City in Cagayan Valley, Philippines

Overview

Itbayat is the northernmost inhabited island in the Philippines, known for its dramatic cliffs, traditional Ivatan stone houses, and remote island charm. Life here moves at a gentle pace, making it perfect for those looking to disconnect and experience authentic Batanes culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Philippines
Region
Cagayan Valley
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
20.79°, 121.84°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$465
Local Cost
$232
Local Income
$170
Cashless
10
English
40
Temperature
26.4°C
Summer Avg
28.9°C
Winter Avg
23.6°C
Record High
30.7°C
Record Low
17.4°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
1894 mm
Internet Speed
72 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
118 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
3
Walk Score
3
Footways
6.0
Airport
BSO
Distance
40 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 14 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 48/100.

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