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Buayan

City in Soccsksargen, Philippines

Overview

Buayan is a lively district within General Santos City in the Soccsksargen region of the Philippines, best known for its lively community and proximity to the port. While relatively modest in size, it offers visitors genuine local experiences and access to nearby commercial centers.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Philippines
Region
Soccsksargen
Population
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Coordinates
6.12°, 125.23°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
40
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$640
Local Cost
$257
Local Income
$250
Cashless
30
English
50
Temperature
25.1°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
24.8°C
Record High
34.8°C
Record Low
18.8°C
Humidity
85%
Precipitation
1822 mm
Internet Speed
180 Mbps
Upload
207 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
3.0
Airport
GES
Distance
16 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 55 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
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 50/100.

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