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Balindong score: 62/100 (Elevated) Updated September 27, 2026

Is Balindong safe? Philippines travel risk

Is Balindong safe right now? Checked 17 October 2026

Balindong scores 62/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Philippines Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution, updated 1 Sep 2026); the UK FCDO advises against all travel to parts of the country (updated 15 Jul 2026); Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories). No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.

Balindong scores 62/100 (Elevated). The score combines security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards and current alerts measured for this location and Philippines (how it is calculated). The sections below are specific to Balindong: nearest emergency and transport facilities, 5-year natural hazard history within 100 km.

Driven by: security (66/100) and natural hazards (85/100).

A score of 62 is higher than 86% of the cities we score.

Consult the Philippines travel risk page for nationwide security advisories, entry protocols, and consular warnings.

Territorial & Position Context

Geographically located in Lanao del Sur (7.9200° N, 124.2000° E), Balindong sits 821.2 km NNW from Manila at 751 m elevation.

Region
Lanao del Sur
Coordinates
7.9200° N, 124.2000° E
Elevation
751 m
Time Zone
Asia/Manila
Population
32,573
Nearest city with evaluated safety score: Cebu City (271.4 km N).

Critical Services & Regional Transit

Aviation Hub Labo Airport (OZC) 48.8 km NW
Hospital Care Generics Pharmacy 10.4 km NE
Police Station Lumbatan Police Station 16.2 km S

Adjacent Localities in Philippines

Natural Hazard Calendar & History

No GDACS or USGS events recorded within 100 km in the past five years.

For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Philippines travel advice & laws.

Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Philippines entry requirements.

Regional Centers with Threat Ratings

Marawi City 15
13.2 km NE
Iligan 15
34.9 km N
Ozamiz City 15
46.3 km WNW
Cotabato 22
78.0 km S
Cagayan de Oro 32
79.6 km NE
Datu Odin Sinsuat 15
81.3 km S

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Reference data: SimpleMaps (CC BY 4.0), GeoNames, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, Open-Meteo, GDACS, USGS · Sources · Editorial Policy