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Kamba

City in Tibet, China

Overview

Kamba is a small, authentic Tibetan town set in the highlands of western Tibet. Rich in culture and history, visitors are drawn by its monasteries, serene river views, and lively local markets.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Tibet
Population
11,276
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
28.28°, 88.51°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
20
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost · estimate
$566
Local Cost
$317
Local Income
$160
Cashless
30
English
10
Temperature
-1.3°C
Summer Avg
6.9°C
Winter Avg
-9.9°C
Record High
19.2°C
Record Low
-25.3°C
Humidity
60%
Precipitation
458 mm
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
—
Distance
—

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

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: 40/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.

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