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Tobuan
City in Ilocos, Philippines
Overview
Tobuan is a small, close-knit town in Ilocos, Philippines, blending rural charm with day-to-day Filipino life. Surrounded by rice fields and rivers, Tobuan offers visitors an authentic look at northern Philippine culture. The slow pace and friendly faces make it perfect for travelers seeking tranquility.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Philippines
Region
Ilocos
Population
2,772
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
16.06°, 120.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
75
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$438
Local Cost
$200
Local Income
$220
Cashless
30
English
45
Temperature
26.9°C
Summer Avg
27.1°C
Winter Avg
25.4°C
Record High
37.0°C
Record Low
17.2°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
2939 mm
Internet Speed
184 Mbps
Upload
141 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
—
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 12 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 62/100.
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