Bancasi
City in Caraga, Philippines
Overview
Bancasi is a small barangay in Butuan, Caraga, known for its close-knit community atmosphere and proximity to the city's main airport. With its relaxed pace and local vibe, it's a gateway for visitors arriving in the region, offering glimpses into rural northern Mindanao life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Region
Caraga
Population
3,607
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
8.97°, 125.47°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$475
Local Cost
$218
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
45
Temperature
25.0°C
Summer Avg
25.5°C
Winter Avg
24.1°C
Record High
39.4°C
Record Low
17.2°C
Humidity
87%
Precipitation
3418 mm
Internet Speed
182 Mbps
Upload
123 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
BXU
Distance
2 km
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 48/100.