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Karuo
City in Tibet, China
Overview
Karuo is the administrative and cultural capital of Chamdo Prefecture, Tibet, blending historic Tibetan traditions with modest urban development. Surrounded by striking mountain scenery, it offers an authentic glimpse into local lifestyles and Tibetan Buddhism.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
China
Autonomous Region
Tibet
Population
—
Time Zone
Asia/Shanghai
Coordinates
31.11°, 97.20°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$507
Local Cost
$295
Local Income
$250
Cashless
25
English
10
Temperature
1.8°C
Summer Avg
10.1°C
Winter Avg
-6.5°C
Record High
24.5°C
Record Low
-20.8°C
Humidity
59%
Precipitation
525 mm
Internet Speed
462 Mbps
Upload
260 Mbps
Latency
67 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
5
Walk Score
5
Footways
9.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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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.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 60/100.
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