Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
914K
Population
306 km2
Area
188 Mbps
Internet
137m
Elevation
Philippine Standard Time
Timezone
MNL (17km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Perched in the Philippine highlands overlooking Manila, Antipolo offers cool breezes and hiking trails amid Catholic pilgrimage sites, making it a refreshing digital nomad retreat with decent internet and tropical warmth.
QUICK FACTS
Country
Philippines
Region
South-Eastern Asia
Population
914K
Timezone
Philippine Standard Time
Elevation
137 m
Currency
PHP
Language
English
Airport
MNL
GPS
14.63, 121.12
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Infrastructure
30,774 points of interest mapped in Antipolo — 101 per km2
Tech
Solid 188 Mbps internet — reliable for remote work and streaming
Climate
Year-round average of 27C — near-ideal temperatures
INFRASTRUCTURE
30,774 total POIs 100.5 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
3,515
Cafes
1,485
Bars
443
Fast Food
3,215
Shopping
Supermarkets
522
Convenience
2,977
Shopping Malls
244
Healthcare
Hospitals
146
Clinics
1,054
Pharmacies
1,008
Education
Schools
1,275
Universities
273
Libraries
64
Recreation
Parks
767
Playgrounds
194
Sports
1,629
Cinemas
37
Museums
53
Theatres
36
Transport
Bus Stops
1,652
Train Stations
43
Fuel Stations
847
Services
Banks
2,124
ATMs
625
Post Offices
110
Police
211
Fire Stations
136
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
188 Mbps
Download
181 Mbps
Upload
6ms
Latency
834,535
Tests
209,884
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Jan - Dec
26°
J
26°
F
26°
M
27°
A
27°
M
27°
J
27°
J
27°
A
27°
S
27°
O
26°
N
26°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 26.6 C Range: 26.2 - 27 C Rain: 2,947 mm/year Sunshine: 3,481 h/year
CITY SCORES
84.5
Nomad Index
B
Livability
37.5
Culture
60.1
Overall
AIRPORT
MNL
Ninoy Aquino International Airport
17 km from center
~31 min ride
FUN FACTS
Antipolo, officially the City of Antipolo (Filipino: Lungsod ng Antipolo), is a component city and capital of the province of Rizal, Philippines.
History Spanish colonial era Franciscan missionaries arrived in Antipolo in 1578, and built a small church on what is now Boso-Boso Church.
By 1601, The Christian population of Antipolo had grown to about 3,000 as the indigenous Dumagat population dwindled and moved deeper into the interiors.
Devotees from Manila and nearby towns and provinces flocked to Antipolo on foot, carryinghammocks, trekking along mountain trails and springs.
American invasion era During the First Republic, the town served as the capital of Morong, until it was occupied by the Americans on June 4, 1899; the Revolutionary Government then transferred Morong's capital to Tanay.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Antipolo known for?
Perched in the Philippine highlands overlooking Manila, Antipolo offers cool breezes and hiking trails amid Catholic pilgrimage sites, making it a refreshing digital nomad retreat with decent internet and tropical warmth.
How fast is the internet in Antipolo?
Antipolo has an average download speed of 188 Mbps and upload speed of 181 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Antipolo?
Antipolo has an average year-round temperature of approximately 26.6 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Antipolo?
Antipolo is served by MNL (Ninoy Aquino International Airport), approximately 17 km from the city center.
What is the population of Antipolo?
The population of Antipolo is approximately 914K.
What infrastructure does Antipolo have?
Antipolo has 30,774 mapped points of interest, including 3,515 restaurants, 146 hospitals, 1,275 schools.
What country is Antipolo in?
Antipolo is located in Philippines.
