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Bacag

City in Ilocos, Philippines

Overview

Bacag is a small, rural town set in the Ilocos region of northern Philippines, known for its welcoming community and scenic rice fields. The pace of life is slow, offering visitors a glimpse into traditional Filipino living away from busy tourist centers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Philippines
Region
Ilocos
Population
5,509
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
15.93°, 120.58°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
70
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$498
Local Cost
$232
Local Income
$210
Cashless
20
English
45
Temperature
26.1°C
Summer Avg
26.3°C
Winter Avg
24.5°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
14.1°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
2795 mm
Internet Speed
210 Mbps
Upload
203 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
BAG
Distance
50 km

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 16 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.

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