SanBenito
8.5
High score (8-10) · Your profile
San Benito is a small municipality on Siargao Island with some benefit from the island's overall growth, but it sits away from the General Luna tourist corridor and sees only a fraction of the foot traffic. A few accommodation options have appeared as Siargao expanded, but the town has no social scene of its own. The island address gives it a slight edge over mainland municipalities but not one you can actually use socially.
Mid score (6-8)
San Benito is quiet even by Siargao standards — the island-hopping and surf culture that defines General Luna does not reach this far, and the local economy is still primarily fishing and agriculture. There are guesthouses and a few eateries, and locals are accustomed enough to seeing the occasional tourist to not make it strange, but there is no social infrastructure here worth planning around.
Lower score (below 6)
San Benito sits far enough from General Luna that you lose the social advantages of being on Siargao Island without gaining the solitude benefits of being somewhere truly remote. The town has nothing happening after dark, no bars, no expat community, and no momentum from tourism. You would just be in a quiet Filipino fishing village with an island view.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in SanBenito, SurigaodelNorte?
$4k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in SanBenito, SurigaodelNorte?
Women marry at 24
How common is a college degree in SanBenito, SurigaodelNorte?
26% men have degree
What's the average male height in SanBenito, SurigaodelNorte?
165 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in SanBenito, SurigaodelNorte?
Local women avg 23.2