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Balagtas

City in Eastern Visayas, Philippines

Overview

Balagtas is a growing town in the Eastern Visayas, blending rural charm with emerging urban conveniences. With friendly communities and easy-going local vibes, it offers visitors a glimpse into traditional Filipino life. The town is known for its lively markets, local crafts, and welcoming atmosphere.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Philippines
Region
Eastern Visayas
Population
80,221
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
11.13°, 124.52°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
63
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$596
Local Cost
$277
Local Income
$230
Cashless
35
English
80
Temperature
27.7°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
26.7°C
Record High
34.3°C
Record Low
22.0°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
2222 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OMC
Distance
10 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

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: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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