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Balagtas
City in Central Luzon, Philippines
Overview
Balagtas is a historic, small town in Bulacan province, Central Luzon, blending traditional Filipino charm with a relaxed rural atmosphere. The city is known for its strong sense of community, busy local markets, and proximity to Manila, making it ideal for day trips.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Region
Central Luzon
Population
80,221
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
14.82°, 120.87°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$590
Local Cost
$256
Local Income
$350
Cashless
35
English
70
Temperature
26.5°C
Summer Avg
26.7°C
Winter Avg
24.9°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
15.7°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2743 mm
Internet Speed
133 Mbps
Upload
140 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
4
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SGL
Distance
36 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped13 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 146 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 13 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-04-04.
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 68/100.
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