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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
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$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
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 53 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 41/100.
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