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Balanga
City in Central Luzon, Philippines
Overview
Balanga, the capital of Bataan province in Central Luzon, is a welcoming, midsized city known for its rich history, coastal beauty, and thriving local culture. Its blend of modern conveniences and traditional Filipino warmth makes it appealing for visitors and new residents alike.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Region
Central Luzon
Population
109,931
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
14.68°, 120.54°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
58
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$678
Local Cost
$337
Local Income
$250
Cashless
45
English
68
Temperature
27.3°C
Summer Avg
27.6°C
Winter Avg
25.9°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
19.5°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
2611 mm
Internet Speed
145 Mbps
Upload
124 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
23
Coworking
0
Cafes
11
Nightlife
7
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SFS
Distance
31 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped30 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 378 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 - 30 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 63/100.
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