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Banlung

City in Ratanakiri, Cambodia

Overview

Banlung, the laidback capital of Ratanakiri province, is a gateway to northeastern Cambodia's wild landscapes and indigenous cultures. The city is famous for its volcanic crater lake, lush forests, and authentic local life. Expect a small-town vibe with easy access to natural wonders and community experiences.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Cambodia
Province
Ratanakiri
Population
17,000
Time Zone
Asia/Phnom_Penh
Coordinates
13.74°, 106.99°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
58
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
42
Monthly Cost · estimate
$502
Local Cost
$222
Local Income
$180
Cashless
22
English
24
Temperature
28.0°C
Summer Avg
28.2°C
Winter Avg
26.2°C
Record High
43.7°C
Record Low
11.1°C
Humidity
67%
Precipitation
818 mm
Internet Speed
38 Mbps
Upload
35 Mbps
Latency
19 ms
City Vibrancy
22
Coworking
0
Cafes
9
Nightlife
11
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
RBE
Distance
1 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 100 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-05.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 73/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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