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Lao
City in Eastern Visayas, Philippines
Overview
Lao is a small, peaceful town in Eastern Visayas, Philippines, known for its community-oriented lifestyle and picturesque rural landscape. With fewer than 2,200 residents, it's an ideal spot to experience authentic provincial living and Filipino hospitality.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Region
Eastern Visayas
Population
2,154
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
11.02°, 124.56°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
38
Traffic Safety
54
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$625
Local Cost
$207
Local Income
$180
Cashless
10
English
42
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
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
OMC
Distance
5 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.
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 38/100.
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