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Phuntsholing
City in Chukha , Bhutan
Overview
Phuntsholing is Bhutan's gateway city, located on the southern border adjoining West Bengal, India. Despite its small size, the city buzzes with cross-border trade, cultural diversity, and serves as an entry point for travelers heading deeper into Bhutan's interior. The mix of Bhutanese tranquility and Indian vibrance gives Phuntsholing a unique character.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Bhutan
District
Chukha
Population
27,658
Time Zone
Asia/Thimphu
Coordinates
26.85°, 89.39°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
70
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
65
Monthly Cost
$375
Local Cost
$227
Local Income
$300
Cashless
30
English
35
Temperature
15.2°C
Summer Avg
20.2°C
Winter Avg
8.9°C
Record High
28.1°C
Record Low
-0.9°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1620 mm
Internet Speed
2 Mbps
Upload
1 Mbps
Latency
55 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
1
Parks
1
Transport
13
Walk Score
13
Footways
26.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 2 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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