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Mahatao
City in Cagayan Valley, Philippines
Overview
Mahatao is a serene coastal town on Batan Island in Batanes, famous for its lush rolling hills, historic stone churches, and tranquil atmosphere. With a population of just over 1,700, the town offers an authentic Ivatan cultural experience amid breathtaking scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Region
Cagayan Valley
Population
1,745
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
20.42°, 121.95°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$430
Local Cost
$190
Local Income
$180
Cashless
25
English
55
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
32 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
46 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
BSO
Distance
5 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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 52 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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.
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