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Pajo
City in Punakha , Bhutan
Overview
Pajo is a small riverside town set in the Punakha Valley, characterized by serene landscapes, traditional Bhutanese culture, and access to important monastic sites. The town offers a peaceful retreat and is a gateway to exploring rural Bhutanese life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Bhutan
District
Punakha
Population
3,032
Time Zone
Asia/Thimphu
Coordinates
27.53°, 89.88°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
70
Monthly Cost
$420
Local Cost
$265
Local Income
$180
Cashless
15
English
40
Temperature
8.3°C
Summer Avg
14.4°C
Winter Avg
1.9°C
Record High
24.2°C
Record Low
-11.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1052 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
PBH
Distance
48 km
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 45/100.
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