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Bayan Obo Mining
City in Inner Mongolia, China
Overview
Bayan Obo Mining is a small industrial town in Inner Mongolia, renowned as the world's largest rare earth mine. Its modest population and remote setting give it a distinct local charm, coupled with unique geological landscapes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Inner Mongolia
Population
22,681
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
41.80°, 109.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
68
Monthly Cost
$586
Local Cost
$297
Local Income
$380
Cashless
50
English
10
Temperature
5.2°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
-11.4°C
Record High
38.7°C
Record Low
-31.3°C
Humidity
48%
Precipitation
238 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
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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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. 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 52/100.
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