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Balut

City in Central Luzon, Philippines

Overview

Balut is a small, welcoming town in Central Luzon, Philippines, known for its rural landscapes and warm community spirit. Life moves slowly here, offering travelers a genuine glimpse into local Filipino living. The town is ideal for exploring rice fields, riverbanks, and enjoying authentic cuisine.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Philippines
Region
Central Luzon
Population
2,348
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
14.68°, 120.55°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost · estimate
$619
Local Cost
$222
Local Income
$180
Cashless
30
English
60
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
162 Mbps
Upload
156 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
15
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
6
Parks
2
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
10.0
Airport
SFS
Distance
32 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 53 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-08.
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: 41/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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