Canagatan Travel Risk — Elevated Risk (58/100)
Is Canagatan safe right now? Checked 17 October 2026
Canagatan scores 58/100 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.
Political instability (score 30)
Transport safety (score 45)
October 3, 2026
Canagatan, Philippines has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 58 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is transport safety at 45/100; the lowest-rated category is political instability at 30/100; last updated October 3, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Philippines travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Canagatan currently sits at 58/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the elevated-risk tier. Travelers should plan more carefully than the global average — read the Actions section below before booking. The highest-rated risk category for Canagatan is transport safety (45/100), and the lowest is political instability (30/100). This page was last updated on October 3, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: security (66/100) and natural hazards (90/100).
A score of 58 is higher than 80% of the cities we score.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 14, 2026
Canagatan, Philippines currently maintains an elevated risk safety score of 58 out of 100 alongside a Level 2 US State Department advisory. Travelers should be aware of an ongoing volcanic eruption at Kanlaon in the Philippines and a Level 1 global Dengue health notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 17, 2026 13:09 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Transport safety (score 45/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Natural disasters (score 40/100): Check seasonal hazard (hurricane, monsoon, earthquake) for your dates. Identify hotel evacuation routes on arrival.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Canagatan
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime conditions are generally secure along major corridors and commercial districts. Keep bags zipped and avoid displaying high-value items openly.
Risk levels elevate noticeably after dark outside main central zones. Avoid walking alone through unlit parks, alleys, or quiet transit stations; favor pre-booked door-to-door transport.
Safety by Traveler Type in Canagatan
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Canagatan for solo travelers (Crime 35/100 · Transport 45/100), women traveling solo (Crime 35/100), families with children (Health 35/100 · Natural disaster 40/100), older travelers (Health 35/100 · Transport 45/100), business travelers (Digital 45/100 · Money 40/100 · Transport 45/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 40/100 · Political 30/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
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Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | medium |
| Night safety | medium |
| Last updated | October 3, 2026 |
Live conditions in Canagatan
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 2 · Exercise Increased Caution
Philippines - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Brunei, Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam GREEN · country-wide · 2026-04-30
The Drought notification level is Green.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-17 13:05:15 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| Earthquakes (M5.5+) | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 |
Most earthquake events within 100 km of Canagatan happened in June, October and December (6 of 10 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
Significant Earthquakes (USGS M5.5+ within 150 km)
10 major seismic events recorded within 150 km over the past 5 years.
- Largest: M7.0 on 27 Jul 2022 (117 km away) — USGS details
- Most recent: M5.5 on 30 Dec 2024 (107 km away) — USGS details
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.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-17 06:34:10 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Canagatan
The most weather-stable two-month window for Canagatan is January–February, when typical daily temperatures run from about 20°C to 26°C and monthly rain averages 76 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include typhoon season in May–November; heavy rain season in June–October; monsoon in June–October. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 17, 2026.
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Emergency numbers (Philippines)
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 911 |
| Fire | 911 |
| General | 911 |
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | high |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Healthcare facilities and medical services vary significantly by region, making comprehensive travel insurance that covers emergency medical evacuation essential. Travelers should verify local hospital availability relative to their exact itinerary.
Common scam patterns
- Online Travel and Booking Scams. Fraudsters utilize fake hotel bookings, bogus travel packages, and deceptive online promotions to target travelers. These scams often increase during peak travel demand periods. Tip: Always verify travel agencies and accommodation bookings through official, trusted channels before making any payments.
- Phishing and Text Message Scams. Scammers distribute fake text messages and phishing links, including fraudulent traffic violation alerts, to steal personal or financial information. A significant portion of the adult population encounters scam attempts regularly. Tip: Never click on unverified links received via text messages and independently check any alleged violations through official government portals.
Area notes
- Makati. Visitors report feeling safe in this modern district during the day.
- BGC. Travelers note a sense of security in this contemporary area during daylight hours.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | 59 → 58 | elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 12, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Oct 3, 2026 | 62 → 59 | elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 52 → 62 | elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
Every editorial change to Canagatan's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
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Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Canagatan
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Canagatan, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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