Acao
City in Ilocos, Philippines
Overview
Acao is a small, tranquil town in Ilocos, Philippines, renowned for its friendly community, lush rice fields, and laid-back rural charm. Life here is slow-paced, making it a perfect retreat for those seeking to experience authentic Filipino provincial life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Region
Ilocos
Population
4,307
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
16.53°, 120.38°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$440
Local Cost
$185
Local Income
$200
Cashless
25
English
65
Temperature
23.0°C
Summer Avg
23.6°C
Winter Avg
21.2°C
Record High
35.0°C
Record Low
10.8°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
3091 mm
Internet Speed
79 Mbps
Upload
66 Mbps
Latency
4 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
SFE
Distance
11 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 9 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 60/100.