Fuerte
City in Ilocos, Philippines
Overview
Fuerte is a small, charming town in Ilocos known for its close-knit community and scenic countryside. With a relaxed atmosphere, rice paddies, and accessible amenities, it's ideal for those seeking an authentic local Philippine experience away from tourist crowds.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Region
Ilocos
Population
2,558
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
17.53°, 120.37°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$552
Local Cost
$258
Local Income
$180
Cashless
30
English
60
Temperature
25.7°C
Summer Avg
25.9°C
Winter Avg
24.2°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
15.3°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
2728 mm
Internet Speed
137 Mbps
Upload
150 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
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Distance
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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 71 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 55/100.