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Municipal Government of Cawayan•Public domain
CawayanPhilippines
City Overview of Cawayan
Cawayan offers a quiet, rooted island life where daily routines unfold at a human pace, shaped by close-knit communities and access to untouched natural beauty. For expats seeking affordability and a slower rhythm, it’s a place where modest budgets stretch further and neighborly ties form easily. Healthcare and emergency services are functional but limited—best suited for those comfortable with regional realities. Public transport gets you where you need to go, though owning a scooter or vehicle simplifies mobility. It’s not a hub for expat enclaves or international amenities, but for those prioritizing authenticity over convenience, it offers a grounded, low-key alternative to busier destinations.
Population
69,265
Area
-
Density
-
Founded
-
Language
English, Filipino
Distance to Coast
1 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Cawayan
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Climate & Weather in Cawayan
Cawayan has a hot, humid tropical climate with relatively small seasonal temperature variation and a pronounced wet season. Available climate normals and summaries indicate a Köppen tropical monsoon / monsoon-influenced climate, with year-round warmth, high humidity, and heavy rainfall concentrated in the latter half of the year.
Summer Average
30°C
Winter Average
28°C
Climate Type
Tropical Monsoon
Rainy Days
235
Sunny Days
110
Humidity
80%
Spring
March - May
29-32°C
Conditions are hot and increasingly humid, with rainfall beginning to build toward the wet season. March to May is generally one of the warmer and more usable periods for travel before peak rains intensify.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
29-31°C
This is typically part of the wetter season, with frequent rain showers and higher cloud cover. Humidity stays high and conditions often feel hotter than the temperature suggests.
High rainfall
Autumn
September - November
29-31°C
Rainfall is often near its annual peak in these months, with many rainy days and periods of overcast skies. Temperatures remain warm and fairly steady throughout the season.
Very High rainfall
Winter
December - February
27-30°C
This is the comparatively drier and clearer part of the year, though it remains warm and humid. It is generally the best season for outdoor activity, with less rainfall than in the middle and late-year wet months.
Low rainfall
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Air Quality
Cawayan
Advantages
Cawayan
Affordable cost of living
Close-knit community atmosphere
Four accessible parks
Peaceful provincial lifestyle
Growing local business opportunities
Disadvantages
Cawayan
Limited higher education options
Few employment opportunities
Minimal entertainment venues
Basic infrastructure development
Limited business ecosystem
Safety & Security in Cawayan
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
55
/100
Philippines Avg
57
Asia Avg
57
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
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Cawayan
Philippines Average
No city-specific data available — showing Philippines country averages instead.
Safety Index
0510
Moderate
Safety from Crime
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Good
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Moderate
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Moderate
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Concerning
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 92/100
No data for Cawayan — showing hazard indicators from nearby Estancia (~85 km).
