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Baotou
City in Inner Mongolia, China
Overview
Baotou is a thriving industrial city set in the Yellow River's northern bend, known for its role in the rare earth industry and rich Mongolian heritage. The city offers a unique blend of modern urban life and traditional culture, set against striking grassland scenery.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Inner Mongolia
Population
2,709,378
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
40.62°, 109.94°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
60
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
75
Monthly Cost
$740
Local Cost
$333
Local Income
$580
Cashless
90
English
20
Temperature
7.6°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
-8.7°C
Record High
41.4°C
Record Low
-26.5°C
Humidity
49%
Precipitation
336 mm
City Vibrancy
14
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
14
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
BAV
Distance
8 km
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Neighborhoods
Mapped89 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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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 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 89 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.
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 71/100.
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