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Balas
City in Central Luzon, Philippines
Overview
Balas is a quaint rural town in Central Luzon, Philippines, known for its tight-knit community, scenic surroundings, and authentic Filipino culture. The area offers a peaceful retreat from city life, with affordable living and a focus on nature and tradition.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Region
Central Luzon
Population
2,517
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
15.05°, 120.59°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost · estimate
$428
Local Cost
$190
Local Income
$180
Cashless
20
English
55
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
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
CRK
Distance
16 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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