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Samdrup Jongkhar
City in Samdrup Jongkhar , Bhutan
Overview
Samdrup Jongkhar is the gateway town between Bhutan and Assam, India, offering a blend of Bhutanese tradition, border-town vibrancy, and scenic hills. The city is small yet busy in the center, with peaceful suburban pockets and rural trails on its outskirts.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Bhutan
District
Samdrup Jongkhar
Population
9,325
Time Zone
Asia/Thimphu
Coordinates
26.80°, 91.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
58
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
62
Food Safety
55
Monthly Cost
$300
Local Cost
$192
Local Income
$180
Cashless
26
English
48
Temperature
18.6°C
Summer Avg
23.2°C
Winter Avg
12.6°C
Record High
37.8°C
Record Low
1.9°C
Humidity
75%
Precipitation
1868 mm
Internet Speed
3 Mbps
Upload
4 Mbps
Latency
8 ms
City Vibrancy
5
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
2
Parks
3
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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 5 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
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 66/100.
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