Balangonan
City in Davao, Philippines
Overview
Balangonan is a small, serene community in the Davao region of the Philippines, known for its laid-back rural lifestyle and a strong sense of local culture. With under 2,500 residents, visitors experience authentic Filipino hospitality, fresh seafood, and proximity to nature. The town is a peaceful base for travelers seeking to explore untouched landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Region
Davao
Population
2,329
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
5.57°, 125.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
62
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
34
Traffic Safety
53
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$382
Local Cost
$203
Local Income
$160
Cashless
29
English
54
Temperature
27.5°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
27.4°C
Record High
30.6°C
Record Low
24.6°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
2134 mm
Internet Speed
161 Mbps
Upload
20 Mbps
Latency
51 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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 1 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
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 33/100.